About Us

A major expansion was completed in spring of 2008, which produced important advancements. A new suite of  surgical rooms accommodates more advanced procedures. A new Obstetrics Department and Birthing Center offers  innovative technology, advanced security and private rooms. These additions, along with a new Critical Care Unit, expanded space for Diagnostic Imaging and physician services, and a new helicopter pad, enhance the level and quality of our patient care.

Our People: CGH Medical Center benefits from a long history of well-managed growth and currently employs over 900 caring people. The medical staff consists of 114 physicians specializing in 35 areas of medicine. In a recent survey, CGH employee satisfaction was rated as one of the highest in the country. Visit our Employment Opportunities at www.cghmc.com/jobs.

Our Services:  Inpatient services include a 36 bed medical unit, a 29 bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and an 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and a CAP accredited laboratory. Diagnostic imaging services include a 64 ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, dedicated mammography including digital mammography, and an in-house, high field MRI. Other departments and services include: a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department.  CGH operates its own Day Care Center adjacent to the campus.

Our Community: CGH's service area includes 105,000 people. The job base is both agricultural and industrial. Eastern Whiteside County, population 59,000, is CGH's primary service area and produces 80% of yearly patient volume.  

Our Results: In FY2009, CGH operated on a total budget of over $104 million. Annual adult admissions reached 5,605 and 576 babies were born. CGH had a total of 18,530 adult patient days in 2009.  Surgical patient procedures totaled 4,106 and the Emergency Department had 24,758 patient encounters.  The cardiac cath lab completed its 4th year by performing over 1,000 heart related procedures.  CGH has a payer mix which includes: 50.3% Medicare, 16% commercial, 12.8% Blue Cross, 14.1% Medicaid, self pay/all others 6.8%. Approximately 56% of total income comes from outpatient services.