10/28/2026
On Thursday, October 29, Southeastern Illinois Electric will be switching the power lines to the hospital. At approximately 8:00 a.m., the hospital will switch to generator power until the lines are changed over. We will continue to receive patients in the Emergency Department, and outpatient services (lab, X-ray, ultrasound) will remain available. Inpatients will have power in their rooms.
The hospital Clinic and Outpatient Rehab buildings will be unaffected by the power outage.
The hospital switchboard will receive calls but may not be able to connect to all extensions.
HCGH appreciates your patience during the power line switch. The electric company expects to complete the work by 7:00 p.m.