Richland Medical Center Inc history

In 1987, the hospital purchased the house on the southeast corner of the hospital block, owned by Marie Carberry, and converted it into the Fiscal Services Annex.

By 1988, a hospital wide renovation program began that would take a number of years to complete.

In 1992, the obstetrics unit was remodeled and renamed the Birth Center.

In 1995, BroMenn Medical Group was developed, consisting of primary care medical clinics in five communities and some specialty practices.

In 1996, the Leslie Gage Health Center in South Richland was built to meet the growing demand for services in that area of the community.

In 1997, the Carberry, Ewers, Uzuanis and Rydberg houses were moved off hospital property and the Karlstad and Bailey houses were demolished to make way for the upcoming building project.

In 1998, administration offices were moved to the Schoonover house, following renovation, to allow remodeling.

An agreement was reached for the purchase of the Kraska house, next to the administration building, in 1999.

By 2000, The Richland Hospital, Inc. and Richland Medical Center worked collaboratively to achieve the vision of a single healthcare campus for ambulatory and inpatient care.

In 2001, the first of many major renovations took place, with adding a 25 apartment independent living facility, upgrading many departments and adding a 10,000 square foot clinic.

The project was completed in 2002.

Kadlec added genetic counseling services in 2005.

In 2006, thanks to great community support, the Douglas M. Kraemer Community Care Center opened.

In June 2007, the Richland Community Free Clinic, Inc. began operating as a unique Wisconsin 501(c)3 corporation in space held under the long-term lease maintained by Richland Medical Center.

Kadlec Neuroscience Center was created in 2008 to bring a comprehensive team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, and physiatrists to the region.

Over $7 million was raised within the community create the Don & Lori Watts Pediatric Center, which opened in 2009.

In 2010, the state of Washington approved an expansion of Kadlec’s NICU, from 10 to 27, 15 of which are Level III, allowing it to treat most critically ill babies, then one of only four hospitals in the state with this designation.

In 2011, the board of directors announced they would integrate with Carle Foundation Hospital.

In July 2012, a multi-million dollar surgical suite and emergency department renovation was completed, including four new state-of-the-art inpatient rooms.

2013 was marked by the opening of three new facilities.

The board of directors of both voted unanimously to approve the integration, which became official on April 1, 2017. It began its relationship with Carle Foundation Hospital in 2014 as a clinical affiliate.

2015 – Carle Illinois College of Medicine is FoundedAs the world's first engineering-based college of medicine, Carle Illinois College of Medicine leverages advanced technology to train doctor-innovators in delivering better, more compassionate and accessible care to patients worldwide.

In 2016, Carle and Richland Memorial began exploring full integration to increase access to healthcare services and providers in southeastern Illinois.

The board of directors of both voted unanimously to approve the integration, which became official on April 1, 2017.

In 2018 a formal agreement was made to provide air ambulance services to the entire county.