Wabash General Hospital was dedicated on June 3, 1951. The hospital had a bed capacity of fifty-two beds and eighteen bassinets.
The hospital Board of Directors, appointed by the County Commissioners, were: Frank G. Wolf, H.A. Fox, T.C. Hardy, Irvin Seiler, Roy D. Short, and George Barnds, commissioner member of the board.
The active medical staff of Wabash General Hospital at the time of dedication was comprised of fifteen physicians: Dr. T.R. Young, Chief of Medical Staff; Dr. G.F. Stein, Vice Chief of Staff; Dr. Ernest Lowenstein; Dr. W.B. Baird; Dr. C.F. Brian; Dr. G.H. Couch; Dr. H.A. Elkins; Dr. C.E. Gilliatt; Dr. C.L. Johns; Dr. Virgil McCarty; Dr. J.J. McIntosh; Dr. L.D. Morris; Dr. S.W. Schneck; and Dr. Francis W. Porro.
The Women's Auxiliary has been in full operation since 1950.
In September of 1957, the residents of Wabash County gave approval by popular vote for Wabash General Hospital to switch from a county operation to the hospital district plan. This changed directorship from five members under authority of the county commission to a board of directors consisting of nine members appointed by the county judge. The new board consisted of Frank G. Wolf, Roland DeMarco, Beulah Seitz, W.E. Brubeck, Carroll Risley, George Barnds, Fred Hord, Harley Smith, and Mark Madden.

Services

Wabash General Hospital District provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients, and participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Emergency room services are available on a 24-hour per day, seven-day per week basis.

Among the services we provide are:

Medical/Surgical
Swing Bed
Monitored Care Unit
Emergency Care
Ambulance Service
Surgery
Respiratory Therapy
Case Management
Pharmacy
Laboratory
Radiology
Dietetics
Rehab & Physical Therapy

Contact Information

Wabash General Hospital
1418 College Drive
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Phone:(618) 262-8621
FAX"(618) 263-6461