Springfield Memorial Hospital

Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) is a 500-bed teaching hospital with several specialties. In 2023, it was recognized again by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital for West Central Illinois, as well as a top hospital in the state.

U.S. News deemed SMH excellent in eight areas of care: colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart attack, kidney failure, knee replacement, hip replacement and lung cancer surgery. SMH is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received the Magnet® Designation for Excellence in Nursing Services four consecutive times, most recently in 2021.

Always legendary

Welcome to Springfield, Illinois!

Springfield sparkles with something to suit a variety of interests. From casual street art to upscale galleries and current culture to historical sites, there is always something to see or do.

Springfield is home to all things Lincoln and hosts the 40,000-square-foot Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s home and Lincoln’s grave site. Discover natural history at the Illinois State Museum and visit the Air Combat Museum or Kidzeum of Health and Science children’s museum for learning opportunities.

With parks, trails and tons of opportunities for recreation, you’ll be hard pressed to stay inside. Watch a drive-in movie, scoot down a giant slide, take in the flowers at the botanical garden, make a friend at the zoo or enjoy any of the historic monuments.

Springfield is also the home of the Memorial Health Championship, a 72-hole golf competition that spans four days and features 156 of the world’s best touring professional golfers. Players compete for a total purse of $1 million. As the path to the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour elevates some of the most talented professional golfers who are ready to compete and win on golf’s biggest stage. This is an annual event at Panther Creek Country Club.

Springfield schools boast a fantastic student-to-teacher ratio with an average of fewer than 20 students per teacher. Many of the public and private schools in Springfield have received several awards for excellence in recent years. The University of Illinois – Springfield is a fantastic college that hosts concerts, speakers and other cultural activities throughout the year.