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Address
100 EAST LEFEVRE ROAD
Sterling, IL 61081
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecghmc.com
Facilities & services
98
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysis
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Medication disposal Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 23 min of 363 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 44 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 22,942 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 20 min of 25 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
1.55 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.66 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.35 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
69% rated 9 or 10 of 10
69%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
243
total clinicians
17
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 16
Orthopedic surgery 9
Radiology 8
Cardiology 7
Neurology 6
General surgery 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Interventional cardiology 2
Anesthesiology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Cgh Medical Center?

Cgh Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (815) 625-0400 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Illinois.

Is Cgh Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Cgh Medical Center, call (815) 625-0400.

Where is Cgh Medical Center located?

Cgh Medical Center is located at 100 East Lefevre Road, Sterling, IL, 61081. Phone: (815) 625-0400.