HSHS St. Francis Hospital

01/28/2026

Want to love your career? HSHS is looking for dedicated RNs to join our team.

Apply now: https://jobs.hshs.org/job-search

01/26/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Updates ❄️

ALL WEATHER CLOSURES/SERVICE IMPACTS LISTED HERE: https://www.hshs.org/service-updates

Due to inclement weather, the following locations will have adjusted hours.

Monday, Jan. 26 services updates:
▪️Cardiac Rehab closed.
▪️Oncology Clinic closed.
▪️Stress testing services closed.

As a reminder, our Emergency Department is always open for your emergency needs. Individuals with chest pain or major trauma should not delay care. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should call 9-1-1- immediately.

01/23/2026

In 2025, HSHS St. Francis Hospital celebrated 150 years of caring for the community of Litchfield. We had many accomplishments this year, including a visit from our Hospital Sisters, an amazing benefit concert, a mayoral Proclamation of the 150th Anniversary and our very own cookbook! We also had a wonderful time celebrating with our community. 💙 Share your favorite moment from our 150th anniversary year down in the comments below!

01/22/2026

Sneak peek behind the scenes. We sat down with Michele Maue, owner of Dairy King, to talk about why advocating for heart health matters to her. Stay tuned for her story to be released in February ❤️.

01/21/2026

During respiratory illness season, we are implementing the following visitor guidelines across our HSHS Illinois and Wisconsin hospitals as a precautionary measure to help protect our colleagues, patients and visitors:

Only two people are allowed to visit a patient at any one time.

Also, please do not visit patients if you:
• Have a cold or any flu-like symptoms including, fever or chills, sore throat, body or muscle aches, headache, cough or runny nose
• Are under 18 years of age

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

01/19/2026

From tuition support to mentorship and leadership pathways, HSHS helps nurses build meaningful, lasting careers.

Learn more about our opportunities to grow and thrive: https://ow.ly/G9e350XNHeG

01/19/2026

We’re proud to share this article highlighting Sister Ritamary Brown, OSF, whose service continues to make a meaningful difference ❤️

Sr. Ritamary Brown takes the lead in an initiative to send basic supplies for a healthy delivery to mothers in need across the globe.

01/14/2026

The most popular baby names at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in 2025 are in! 💙

Fun fact: Across the HSHS hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin, July was the most common birth month, followed closely by September!

01/08/2026

When nurses speak, we listen - and we act. Whether it’s refining processes or reimagining care delivery, our nurses drive decisions that make a real difference. At HSHS, we believe the best health care starts with empowered voices.

Join our team where nurses lead with purpose: https://www.hshs.org/careers/paths/nursing

01/05/2026

🎉 Welcome St. Francis Hospital’s Baby New Year for 2026!! 🎉
HSHS St. Francis Hospital proudly welcomed Hazel Kay Simmons as the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 to Adrienne and Eric Simmons of Hillsboro. She was born at 3:34 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital, weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.

For others expecting bundles of joy in 2026, reach out to our care team to schedule a tour and sign up for birthing classes. Let us make your delivery just as special this year! Visit https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/services/pregnancy-and-birth

12/30/2025

From tuition support to mentorship and leadership pathways, HSHS helps nurses build meaningful, lasting careers.

Learn more about our opportunities to grow and thrive: https://ow.ly/Negk50XNHeN