Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is one of the largest health care networks in the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area. It serves a total of 26 counties and consists of 9 hospitals within Southern Indiana and 2 hospitals in Kentucky.It has been ranked as the 2nd best hospital in Indiana and is rated high performing in 9 adult procedures and conditions.

History
Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen in a small house on 604 Mary street, Evansville, Indiana, as a 19-bed hospital. In 1897 the house was moved to back of the lot and a new building was constructed on the corner and opened in 1899.

In 1922, a four-story addition was built and further construction in 1948 added new administrative offices and two nursing units. The hospital expansion and transformation continued through the 1960s and 1970s to its present-day form.

In October 2022 Deaconess took over four southern Illinois facilities and hospitals. The facilities include; Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Red Bud Regional Hospital, Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, and Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.

In 2023, Deaconess partnered to utilize a Health Catalyst enterprise analytics and outcomes which work to improve clinical, operational, and financial domains for the overall health system. In February Deaconess announced that Memorial Hospital was to be an affiliate of Deaconess. Deaconess started to utilize a new artificial intelligence at their command center in August. The system was brought on by Jeff Terry, the CEO for GE-Healthcare, who created this technology to further healthcare for Deaconess.

Hospitals
Deaconess Midtown Hospital is the flagship hospital located on the original site of the Protestant Deaconess Hospital built in 1899. In 1920, an additional floor and wing was added to the hospital. However, in 1970, the original hospital was demolished so other buildings could be built. It is the largest hospital within the health system and is a Level II trauma center.

The newer Deaconess Gateway Hospital was built in 2006 to serve the eastern side of Evansville. It is located in the neighboring city of Newburgh. Its campus has seen rapid expansion and now houses three other specialty hospitals: The Women's Hospital, The Heart Hospital and The Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital.

Deaconess Cross Pointe provides health care services for emotional, behavioral and addiction-related needs. The health system also includes 2 hospitals that are dedicated to provide inpatient rehabilitation. Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital in Newburgh and the Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital-Midtown located in Evansville.

The Linda E. White Hospice House is also located in Evansville. Deaconess Hospital in Evansville was rated in the top 10 top performing in adult procedures and conditions. It was also rated number 2 in Indiana by U.S Health News.

Other than hospitals run by the Deaconess Health System, it also has joint venture and collaborations with other hospitals in Illinois - Lawrence County Memorial Hospital and Ferrell Hospital and in Kentucky - Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital Madisonville.