Deaconess Health System is one of the largest health care networks in the

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. It serves a total of 26 counties and consists of nine hospitals within

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and two hospitals in

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.It has been ranked as the 2nd best hospital in Indiana and is rated high performing in eight adult procedures and conditions.

History

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen in a small house on 604 Mary Street, Evansville, Indiana, as a 19-bed hospital. In 1897 the house was moved to the back of the lot. A new building was constructed on the corner and opened in 1899. In 1922, a four-story addition was built and further construction in 1948 added new administrative offices and two nursing units. The hospital expansion and transformation continued through the 1960s and 1970s to its present-day form. In October 2022, Deaconess took over four

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facilities and hospitals. The facilities included Heartland Regional Medical Center in

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, Red Bud Regional Hospital in

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, Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Union County Hospital in

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. In 2023, Deaconess partnered to utilize a Health Catalyst, Inc. enterprise analytics and outcomes which work to improve clinical, operational, and financial domains for the overall health system. In February, Deaconess announced that Memorial Hospital was to be an affiliate of Deaconess. Deaconess started to utilize new artificial intelligence at their command center in August. The system was brought on by Jeff Terry, the CEO for GE-Healthcare, who created this technology to further healthcare for Deaconess.

Hospitals

Deaconess Midtown Hospital is the flagship hospital located on the original site of the Protestant Deaconess Hospital built in 1899. In 1920, an additional floor and wing was added to the hospital. However, in 1970, the original hospital was demolished so other buildings could be built. It is the largest hospital within the health system and is a Level II trauma center. Deaconess Gateway Hospital was built in 2006. It is located in the

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, and serves the eastern side of

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. Its campus houses three other specialty hospitals: The Women's Hospital, The Heart Hospital, and The Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital. Deaconess Cross Pointe provides health care services for emotional, behavioral, and addiction-related needs. Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital, in Newburgh, and the Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital-Midtown, located in

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, provide inpatient rehabilitation. The Linda E. White Hospice House is located in Evansville. Deaconess Hospital in Evansville was rated #2 in Indiana by U.S Health News. Deaconess Health System also has affiliations with other hospitals in Illinois - Lawrence County Memorial Hospital and Ferrell Hospital - and a joint venture with another hospital in Kentucky - Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital Madisonville.

References

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