Ascension Saint Mary - Kankakee

"I recently had a medical emergency and was brought to St. Mary’s Hospital for help. The emergency staff immediately went into action upon my arrival. They knew exactly what to do, working very quickly and got me stable. They took such good care of me while I was there for a few days to recover. I had so many nurses and doctors checking on me round the clock! I felt safe and I knew I was in very good hands! After I was released I’ve never felt better! They made sure I was 100% before I was released and they gave me instructions for follow up and numbers to call if I needed anything or had any questions. I am so thankful for all of them and very happy to have been taken to St. Mary’s! Thank you so much! I cannot thank you enough! D Martin Kankakee, IL"

"My first experience at Ascension St Mary Hospital. I was treated like a VIP. The staff was attentive and caring. Waiting times were much shorter than expected and to my great pleasure, staff responded to the room call button almost immediately. All in all a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this facility."

"We are new to the area and within a year had come here twice. Coming from the Chicago area this Emergency Room supercedes any of those in care, service, empathy, urgency and promptness. The staff is phenomenal and efficient!!! We are so grateful to be near such a wonderful establishment if needed."

"ED Staff needs serious compassion training immediately. I’m a medical professional for over 20 years. I’ve never been to an ER for myself as a patient, and unfortunately had to go twice in one week. The second time was at St Mary’s. Never again. I moved out here a couple years ago from Cook County and my regular physicians are at reputable hospitals closer to Chicago. Which is why I went elsewhere earlier in the week. Except for the phlebotomist, every staff member at St. Mary’s was clearly bothered that I was there. I was alone and worried. My concerns were minimized and disregarded as soon as I started telling them why I was there. Even my medical records read like I just showed up to complain for fun. I could not regret going to this ED more. I will be sharing this experience with my regular physicians."

"What can I say… Both my Son and Daughter were born here and my family has been blessed tremendously with the experienced and caring faculty at St. Mary’s. This hospital is more than just employees, they take the commitment to embrace you as family. They truly love what they do and will be at your side every step of the way."