FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2026
Graham Health System Appoints Allison Sours as President & Chief Executive Officer
— Experienced quality leader and Central Illinois native to guide continued regional growth and rural care
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CANTON, IL — January 12, 2026 — Graham Health System (GHS), a regional healthcare provider established in 1909 and headquartered in Canton, Illinois, is proud to announce that Allison Sours has assumed the role of President & Chief Executive Officer.
Sours joined Graham Health System in April 2018 as Vice President of Quality, where she provided strategic leadership in advancing organizational quality, safety, and patient care excellence. She now steps into the role of President & CEO with a continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality rural healthcare for communities across Central Illinois.
Allison holds a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and an Executive Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from Bradley University. She is a native of Central Illinois, bringing both deep professional expertise and a personal connection to the region served by Graham Health System. As President & CEO of Graham Health System, Sours will also serve as President of the Graham Hospital Foundation. She currently serves on the Board of Kiwanis Club of Canton and is the Founder and Director of the Tremont to Peoria St. Jude Run.
“It is an honor to lead Graham Health System into its next chapter,” said Allison Sours, President & CEO. “This organization has been built by dedicated professionals who care deeply about our patients and communities. We will continue strengthening our foundation while ensuring access to innovative, exceptional healthcare in our rural communities.”
About Graham Health System
Graham Health System is a community-focused regional healthcare provider headquartered in Canton, Illinois, serving Fulton, Mason, McDonough, Knox, and Peoria counties through 13 care locations. With more than 900 employees, Graham delivers comprehensive services including hospital care, primary and specialty care, surgical services, emergency medicine, imaging, behavioral health, pediatrics, and community wellness programs. Graham’s mission centers on long-term community health investment and local access to trusted, high-quality care.
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