Rural Health Clinics - Carlinville Area Hospital
Rural Health Clinic • Petersburg, IL • Since 1952
About
Summary: - Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics (CAH&C) is a nonprofit, 25-bed acute care system serving Carlinville and surrounding rural communities since 1952. - It offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency services, with extensive cardiopulmonary, imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services (including physical, occupational, speech, aquatic therapy, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab). - CAH&C operates a rural health system across 5 office locations in the United States, centered in Carlinville, IL (HQ: 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, IL 62626). One additional location listed: 205 S 3rd St, Girard, IL 62640. - Services and specialties include neurology, orthopedics, ENT, cardiology, pediatrics, family practice, telemedicine, and various therapies, with emphasis on accessible care close to home for rural residents. If you’re specifically looking for Rural Health Clinic details in Petersburg related to CAH&C, this page confirms CAH&C’s Rural Health-focused offerings and multiple rural locations, but Petersburg is not listed among the current CAH&C locations. For exact clinic addresses or to confirm a Petersburg office, consider contacting CAH&C directly at info@cahcare.com or 217-854-3141.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
Carlinville, Illinois (multiple locations: Carlinville Family Health Care, Gillespie, Girard, Virden)
Phone
2178543141
info@cahcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MapQuest/Yelp: 2.0/5.0 (4 (MapQuest/Yelp aggregate))
Patients praise
- Some staff described as compassionate and quick in the Emergency Department
- Appreciation for the convenience and accessibility of Rural Health Clinics and mobile medical services
- Recognition of the hospital's efforts to expand primary care access in surrounding rural communities
- Some patients reported positive experiences during emergency visits with efficient care timelines
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding billing practices and communication with collection agencies
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and triage
- Difficulties in the check-in and registration process
- Negative experiences with specific Emergency Department staff and perceived lack of empathy
- Frustrations regarding lack of follow-up or communication with doctors
"The doctors and nurses are great at vlinic however their check in process is a total nightmare. 1 lady trying to get everyone's names with the line backed out the door."
— LocalityBiz/Yelp review"What they failed to realize is that I had gallbladder issues. I went to a different hospital and they pinpointed my stomach issues and removed my gallbladder. Carlinville Area Hospital doesn't know jack squat."
— MedicalRecords.com review"Nice, compassionate, and quick. This is what you want from an ER visit. Great door to doc and decision metrics timelines. Keep it up. Drs Duncan and Khan were friendly and straightforward."
— LocalityBiz/Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- [PDF] Health Alliance Provider Directory — Dec 30, 2025
- [PDF] CY 2026 - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services — Dec 20, 2025
- Carlinville Hospital Welcomes Two New Doctors – Enquirer Democrat — Apr 8, 2026
- Shona J. Quick - Nurse Practitioner in Carlinville, IL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is the state government agency responsible for preventing and controlling disease and injury, regulating medical practitioners, and promoting sanitation. It provides public health data and statistics, supports statewide health initiatives, and operates from its headquarters in Springfield, IL, with multiple offices including Chicago locations. If your query is specifically about Rural Health Centers in Illinois and the IDPH in Petersburg, IDPH oversees rural health services and may publish statistics or programs related to rural health centers, but the page does not provide Petersburg-specific details. For Petersburg-area rural health center information, check IDPH program pages or contact IDs directly at 312-814-2793 or the Springfield HQ.
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