Patient Stories

At Methodist, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare. Period.  You don't have to take our word for it.  This commitment shows in the responses we receive from our patients.  The following comments are true stories from people in Central Illinois!

 

"My name is Erin and I recently gave birth in your hospital. I just want to let you know what a wonderful experience it was! All of the nurses were amazingly friendly. I like that they were younger because I felt I could relate to them. One of the nurses in particular, her name is Becca, was exceptional. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. There wasn't a single time, when she was my nurse, that I had to wait for her to help me. She was the kindest nurse I have ever had in my life. It is because of Becca that I will recommend Methodist Hospital to anyone needing a hospital. It is also because of her that I am now considering nursing as a career. I would love to make others feel the way she made me feel."

 

"I want to thank the nurses who got my son ready for his surgery. It was his birthday that day and one nurse in the Surgicare department made sure he had a birthday cake! Thank you whoever you are!"

 

"I was in a great deal of pain and everyone tried to do what was needed in a speedy manner. Emergency surgery can be frightening and everyone did what was necessary to take care of the problem quickly, carefully and efficiently. Thank you very much."

 

"Every aspect from beginning to end was very good. Nurse Margaret’s care, expertise, and great humor were exceptional! I wouldn’t go to any other hospital in the Peoria area. I’m thankful my insurance is that I can choose any hospital I wish. I know others aren’t as fortunate."

 

"I had an awesome encounter with the staff in the ER. Even though I wasn’t sure about my condition at the time, the staff made me feel confident about the level of care I was receiving. The ER is outstanding! I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!"

 

"I usually go to a different hospital, but I will always choose Methodist from now on! I have never had a better experience."

 

"I was there during a tornado warning and the nurse kept a very close watch on me. She kept asking me if I was okay. We had to leave our rooms for the tornado and I watched her take soda and snacks to visiting children while we waited for the tornado to pass. The nurses were excellent! Each one that helped me was friendly, caring and concerned."

 

"I worked as a professional in health care for 35 years. Your heart care institute and hospital unit is amazing. I couldn’t have received better care from your staff. Your diagnostic equipment is fantastic. The people who I encountered were exceptional in their duties and caring attitude. The cath lab was wonderful!"

 

"I have a feeling that each and every one of you are required to attend Charm School before becoming employed there! I was very ill on my last stay there, actually I was there twice in less than two weeks. Everyone from doctors and nurses to the cleaning staff were so polite and so so helpful. Everyone could not do enough for me. I have never met a nicer bunch of people anywhere. I wanted to let you know that you were so appreciated."

 

"The new mammography area is great and so is the new equipment. I didn’t have to wait long for the radiologist to read my mammogram. The private waiting area was great. It is helpful to get results of your test while you are there."

 

"My daughter was injured while playing softball. We were from out-of-town, which made the situation more difficult. Your staff’s compassion and quick attention was exceptional. Thanks to everyone involved."

 

"I felt as though I was the only person in the Emergency Department. The nurse, doctor and registration areas were all excellent. Please keep up the good work. There is nowhere else I would rather go to be seen. Methodist is great!!!"

 

"The nursing staff on 7 Hamilton was excellent! They were kind, courteous, attentive, skillful, prompt in their responses, compassionate and shared great concern for my husband’s pain management. My husband was very ill and in severe pain when he was admitted through the Emergency Department. The care he received was outstanding!"

 

"I felt like I was treated like a queen the whole time I was in the hospital. It was very nice to have my own room. I was at the hospital for three months and if I had to share a room it would have probably made the stay less pleasant. Housekeeping did a great job keeping my room clean. The labor and delivery nurses were the greatest!"

 

"You should share your procedures for treating people so well, fast and courteously with other hospitals. Your ER department was truly a great experience."