Health And Medical Care
Excellent healthcare facilities are just one part of the lifestyle picture in Decatur and Macon County. At the heart of the healthcare system are dedicated professionals and caring staff members.
Decatur Memorial Hospital is one of two major providers, with 350 beds and numerous special services. The hospital serves as a primary and secondary cancer referral center in central Illinois, The Cancer Care Institute, established in 1974, has established education, prevention, and early detection as primary goals of the educational center. The Resource Area is an information gold mine for those researching all types of cancer. Information is available to physicians and community members and is now available on the Internet.
St. Mary's Hospital, a 385-bed facility, is part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. The hospital's priority is quality patient care through an alliance of facilities throughout central Illinois.
St. Mary's has been a leader in behavioral services for more than three decades and is the only provider of inpatient behavioral services in Decatur. 
Services include medical detoxification, stabilization and evaluation, inpatient for chemical and psychiatric disorders, intensive outpatient treatment, and family counseling.
Many other healthcare professionals, in dozens of specialties, help residents maintain a healthy lifestyle and learn how to prevent serious illness.
