Graham Health System
Expanding Our Patient-Centered, Quality healthcare in Central and Western Illinois
Growth and Job Opportunities
With our continued growth in Fulton County, Mason, McDonough, Peoria and Knox Counties, Graham Health System is providing job opportunities not only for Canton but for all the communities we serve. We are hiring Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physical & Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Laboratory & Radiology Techs and Revenue Cycle professionals daily, to work throughout the GHS System in five counties. We are proud to partner with Spoon River College, Carl Sandburg College and The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) to offer scholarships for their students. To date we have 190 current or future GHS employees receiving almost $7,500,000 in financial support from Graham.
Expansion and New Offerings
Graham Medical Group – Phase 1 of our new 30,000 square foot outpatient campus at the corner of Carl Sandburg Drive and North Seminary in Galesburg opened in early August. Volumes there are very strong and continue to grow. Services include an Endoscopy Center, and Imaging Center (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, Dexa Scans) a 7 day a week, 12 hour per day Convenient Care Clinic, along with both Primary and Specialty Care clinics.
Phase 2 of the project is underway, with plans to open on or about April 1, 2025. This addition will house further imaging modalities (Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)). With these new services, we will also increase the number of Primary and Specialty Care providers and clinics.
Phase 3 – An Ambulatory Surgery Center, will open in approximately 18 months on the same campus.
Graham is continuing its expansion within the Galesburg market by opening a Primary Care and Convenient Care Clinic on the Southside this October 14th. The East Third and Seminary Street location will address the historically underserved healthcare needs on the Southside of town.
Positive Impact on Canton
The expansion of Graham Health System outside of Canton (Macomb, Galesburg, Glasford, Williamsfield & Elmwood) has allowed for growth within Canton itself. Visits and care at our satellite facilities have resulted in significant growth in our Canton-based Surgery, Imaging, Lab, and Inpatient Services. This expansion also allows consumers to take advantage of the shops, restaurants, coffee shops, gas stations, grocery stores, and other retailers that Canton has to offer. The more patients we care for regionally, the more patients coming to Canton for additional medical services. This drives not only medical revenue here in Canton, but also brings additional spending that follows.
Reaching New Patients and Opening New Patient Care Opportunities
Since opening our doors in Macomb, around 2 years ago we have cared for patients from 264 distinct zip codes. In Galesburg, over the past 2 years, patients from 261 distinct zip codes, in Elmwood, 157 distinct zip codes and in Williamsfield, from 81 zip codes. These patients receive primary and specialty outpatient care in those markets, reducing long wait times and unnecessary travel, then come into Canton for more specialized care, and hospitalization. A true WIN/WIN for all patients and communities.