Illinois Health and Hospital Association

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, for a Networking Meet-Up at Pinckneyville Community Hospital in Pinckneyville. This FREE event is open to both ISHMPR members and non-members. This is your chance to get to know your peers, share ideas, and tackle issues in healthcare marketing/PR that are meant to be solved as a team. Lunch will be provided by Cork Tree Creative. Throw on your thinking caps and meet us in Southwest Illinois — register today: https://ishmpr.wildapricot.org/events

06/10/2026

IHA’s Small & Rural Hospitals Annual Meeting is next Thursday. Are you registered? The 6/18 meeting and pre-conference workshops on 6/17 will identify strategies for today’s healthcare challenges. Join us in Springfield for this IHA signature event designed for small and rural hospital leadership teams in Illinois.

Register today!
https://hubs.ly/Q04kHkyc0

06/09/2026

The impact of Illinois hospitals extends far beyond patient care. Together, they generate $135.5 billion in annual economic activity and support 521,000 jobs, helping drive economic growth and strengthen communities statewide.

06/01/2026

Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) President and CEO A.J. Wilhelmi issued the following statement following the May 31 passage of the Illinois Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act (House Bill 2371) with bipartisan support.

Read the full statement: https://hubs.ly/Q04jCFXR0

05/29/2026

Leaders from across Illinois gathered this week at the Springfield YMCA for a youth mental health round table recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. Pictured are Illinois Chief Children’s Behavioral Health Officer Dana Weiner, IHA Senior Director of Health Policy and Finance Lia Daniels, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

05/28/2026

Part of a Northwestern University course, “Let’s Go Camping!” aims to spread a bit of joy to young audiences. But it’s also leaving its mark on the theater students who perform the interactive adventure.

Part of a Northwestern University course, “Let’s Go Camping!” aims to spread a bit of joy to young audiences. But it’s also leaving its mark on the theater students who perform the interactive adventure.

05/27/2026

A strategic approach is needed to operationalize artificial intelligence (AI) across sectors, including healthcare. A June 5 IHA webinar will cover key operational strategies and other essential topics. Designed for Illinois small and rural hospital leaders, the session will walk you through aligning metrics with organizational goals, scaling successful AI pilots, and addressing emerging challenges.

Attend for a practical 30-60-90-day action plan for your hospital or health system—register today!
https://hubs.ly/Q04hYBPt0

05/19/2026

Hospital leaders from McDonough District Hospital, Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL, and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (Memorial Health) met with state lawmakers in Springfield last week as part of IHA’s Advocacy Day.

More than 150 leaders participated in over 100 meetings with lawmakers, focusing on protecting access to care, supporting hospitals and healthcare workers, preserving 340B, and advancing Medicaid reforms.

05/15/2026

Hospital and health system leaders from across Illinois came together in Springfield this week for IHA’s 2026 Hospital Advocacy Day.

More than 150 leaders participated in over 100 meetings with lawmakers, focusing on protecting access to care, supporting hospitals and healthcare workers, preserving 340B, and advancing Medicaid reforms.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped elevate the voice of Illinois hospitals.