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Spooky Season Coming to Hamilton County

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The spooky season starts early as The Hamilton County Historical Society hosts a conversation about ghosts, witches and other forms of horror in southern IllinoisThe September meeting of the Hamilton County Historical Society will be Tuesday, September 26 at 7... Read More.

Hamilton County Authorities Make Arrests; Two Preparing for Court

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro woman is headed to court after authorities there say she stabbed a man. 20-year-old Emma Barker was arrested on August 24th by McLeansboro PD and charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery and Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Police say the victim... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Unveils Drug Take-Back Program

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Pharmacy announced today it has established a convenient medication take-back program for easy disposal of leftover, unused, and out of-date prescription and over-the-counter medications.In an effort to help reduce the risk of drugs in the home that can potentially harm... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital to Offer Fall Lab Fair Fasting Blood Draws

Monday, August 28 by WROY-WRUL News

Hamilton Memorial Hospital will be offering the annual Fall Lab Fair fasting blood draws. Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Lab Fair will be held Monday - Friday, September 25th – 29th from 7:00am – 11:00am. Hamilton Memorial Hospital Carmi Family Clinic Fall Lab Fair will... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District’s Laboratory Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission

Friday, August 4 by WROY-WRUL News

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District’s (HMHD) Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment... Read More.

Carbondale Man Arrested Following Vehicle Crash In Hamilton County

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Early Wednesday morning Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin responded to a vehicle crash on route 14 east of McLeansboro. The crash resulted in the arrest 41 year old John Hacko of Carbondale for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Reduce Speed to avoid an accident. No... Read More.

Two In Hamilton County Facing Charges For Possession And Delivery Of Meth

Wednesday, July 5 by WROY-WRUL News

According to Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood, two people were arrested in Hamilton County on felony charges within the last week.44 year old Harland Hammond was arrested on June 27th by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office after being involved in a vehicle accident. ... Read More.

Hamilton County Chosen To Receive FEMA Funds

Wednesday, July 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Hamilton County has been chosen to receive $2,800 in FEMA Phase 40 funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Awarded USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant for Epic EMR & Dedicates State-of-the-Art Isolation Patient

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(McLeansboro, IL) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Rural Health Care Grant totaling $895,000. This grant will assist in funding the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system installed in... Read More.

Dr. Murugappan Announces Retirement From Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Wednesday, April 19 by WROY-WRUL News

After 43 years serving Hamilton County and the surrounding area, Dr. Kadhiresan Murugappan has announced his retirement on April 27, 2023.After receiving his medical degree from the Madurai Medical College in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr. Murugappan then completed his residency at the Hospital for... Read More.