Deaconess Illinois breaks ground on new EMS building in Marion

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

MARION, Ill., (KBSI) — Deaconess Illinois Medical Center broke ground Friday on a new EMS building on its Marion campus, expanding emergency medical services in the region.

Hospital officials said the interfacility transfer service is designed to improve patient access to care by helping ensure individuals receive the appropriate level of treatment as quickly as possible, while remaining close to home.

State Sen. Dale Fowler, State Rep. Paul Jacobs, Marion Mayor Mike Absher, city officials, advisory board members and members of the Deaconess Illinois EMS team attended the ceremony.

Hospital leaders said the project is intended to strengthen coordination of care, improve patient movement between facilities and enhance emergency response capabilities in Southern Illinois.