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	My mother has Alzheimer's and really doesn't remember things on her own to take care of herself. My mother and I were especially pleased with the care that the Home Health aide provided - very kind, patient, and friendly. My husband was a patient in UrgentCare, and he was very impressed with the friendly, professional staff. Home Health always called before they came to my house, and they told me how long it would be before they got there. Everything was very good, and I hated when my therapy was finished. Everyone at the Wellness Center was friendly and highly skilled. They answered my questions fully. In addition, the classes I had with my physical therapy were meaningful and educational. I actually miss not going to rehabilitation. Everyone - even the CNAs on the floor and transporters - was outstanding. I have just never seen that type of personal care like my Dad received the few days he was at Pekin Hospital. We always have a great experience there. Everyone is so wonderful and helpful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I got turned around in the hall, and I think it was a doctor who took me to my destination! I always get great service every time – thank you! The nurses and CNAs are a dedicated team of workers who deliver outstanding care. Pekin Hospital is blessed to have such a good group of employees. From the time I came through the doors for my surgery until I left from having it, I was comfortable. When I was taken to Radiology, the x-ray tech was very concerned about my privacy. I was very impressed.

History
HistoryWhen Pekin Memorial Hospital first opened its doors in 1913, World War I was about to begin, Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States, and a federal income tax was introduced through the 16th Amendment. On the healthcare side, a diphtheria immunity test was discovered and Albert Schweitzer opened his hospital in Lambarene, Congo. Amid such grand world events, it's understandable that the opening of a small Midwestern hospital with 20 beds did not attract the attention of national or world media, but events such as these are what indicate true progress in small and large communities alike. 1913 - Pekin Hospital Chartered by a group of citizens lead by F.C. Gale, J.E. Russell, Walter Teis Smith, A.L. Koeneke and W.R. Curran. 1918 - First permanent building opened on 14th Street with 20 beds - Land donated by the Erhlicher Brothers & wives 1934 - Second attached building opened at Park Ave. and 14th Street and included quarters for nurses who earned $1 per day plus room and board 1955 - Fundraising by local citizens financed construction of a six-story addition on Park Avenue to accommodate growth and new services 1964 - A six-story patient services tower was added at Court Street & 14th Street 1976 - Two stories were added to the patient service tower, bringing it to its current eight stories 1986 - $10 million building project expanded Surgery, Pharmacy, Radiology, Gift Shop, and added a restaurant, the current lobby and the Park Court Medical Office Building 1999 - State-of-the-art Emergency Room constructed and opened in 2000
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