Mercyhealth Hospital–Freeport
Neurology • Freeport, IL • Since 1889
About
Mercyhealth Hospital–Freeport is part of Mercyhealth, a multi-campus health system based in Rockford, Illinois. It operates under Mercyhealth’s four core service areas (hospital-based, clinic-based, post-acute, and retail services) and includes an insurance arm. The system expanded in 2026 by acquiring FHN and Freeport Health Network, increasing its footprint which includes facilities and offices across Illinois and Wisconsin, with a notable Freeport presence at 1045 W Stephenson St. The organization also hosts events like an RN Hiring Event in Freeport, highlighting ongoing recruitment for its Freeport team.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
1045 W. Stephenson St. Freeport, IL, 61032
Phone
+18883963729
tmichels@mhemail.org
Opening Hours
Emergency department:24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Hospital Lobby:Daily, 6 am-7 pm; After this time, please use the Emergency Department entrance; Visiting hours:Daily, 7 am-7 pm; Outpatient laboratory:Monday-Friday, 7 am-4 pm Saturday, 7 am-noon; Café:Monday-Friday, 7 am-2 pm Saturday-Sunday, 8 am-2 pm
Emergency Care
Emergency department available 24/7
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades and Birdeye: No aggregate ratings available (0)
"WORST HOSPITAL EVER . They were so worried about what the next person doing and not taking care of their ill/in pain patients . Floor 3 aint worth even being on . They lollygag and waste time and not do their job AT ALL . The emergency room aint worth nothing either ."
— Birdeye review (referencing Freeport Health Network)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- FHN officially becomes Mercyhealth FHN on Jan. 1 - Rock River Current — Dec 31, 2025
- Starting Jan. 1, FHN will become Mercyhealth FHN | MyStateline | WTVO WQRF News, Weather and Sports — Dec 31, 2025
- FHN to join Mercyhealth in merger it says sustains its long-term future - Rock River Current — Sep 30, 2025
- State review board approves Mercyhealth partnership with FHN, sale of former Rockford hospital building — Nov 18, 2025
- FHN unveils plans to join Mercyhealth in 2026 — Sep 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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