At Monday evening’s meeting of the Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors, President and CEO Karissa Turner provided a first quarter update on the hospital’s strategic plan.
Turner highlighted several areas of progress, including community outreach efforts. She said the hospital hosted two free foot care clinics in April, serving 107 patients in Mount Carmel and 79 in Olney.
In terms of quality and patient experience, Turner reported the hospital is performing in the 85th percentile for its “provider would recommend” score.
She also noted improvements in services, including the addition of a new CT scanner and expanded availability of MRI services.
On the workforce side, Turner announced Wabash General Hospital has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois for 2026, with final rankings to be released May 7th.
Financially, the hospital continues to show growth, with cash and investments increasing by 2.6 million dollars since the end of 2025. Days cash on hand has also risen to 174, moving closer to the hospital’s goal of 205.
Turner said the report reflects the first quarter of the hospital’s new strategic plan cycle.