Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
403 E 1st St · Dixon, Illinois 61021Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital (KSB Hospital) is a 40-bed independent, not-for-profit community hospital located in Dixon, Illinois. Founded in 1897, KSB provides a wide range of primary and specialty healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and various specialty clinics. It is recognized for its commitment to patient safety and quality, holding a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A and CMS 5-Star Rating. KSB serves as a vital healthcare hub for Dixon and the surrounding communities, focusing on integrated care and community well-being.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Emergency services for all ages; not a dedicated pediatric emergency room.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Stabilization and transfer for stroke patients; not a designated comprehensive stroke center.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Emergency cardiac care and stabilization; offers cardiology services.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (815) 288-5531 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level II Trauma Center designation by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital's current wait.

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