After 44 years of practicing medicine in Pinckneyville, John Gregg Fozard, MD has decided to retire from clinical practice effective July 31, 2022.   He still plans to continue as the Family Medical Center Medical Director as well as making patient rounds at the area nursing homes.  Dr. Fozard stated, “It is with bittersweet thoughts that I announce my decision to retire from active office practice effective July 31, 2022.”  He went on to say, “I am proud to have been able to provide medical care in Pinckneyville for 44 years; especially at the new hospital with the growth and improvements seen over the last several years.”   “While medicine can be demanding, it has also been very rewarding and I have enjoyed being a part of helping to keep my patients and friends well.”

Pinckneyville Community Hospital is excited to announce that Dr. Marie Gorski, General Surgeon, has joined the hospital staff.

Pinckneyville Community Hospital (PCH) is pleased to announce that Chelsea Kuhnert, MSN, FNP-C has joined its medical staff and will care for patients as a Nurse Practitioner hospitalists.

Pinckneyville Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Miles Priebe, MSN, FNP-C will be joining the Family Medical Center and will be accepting new patients.

“I've been working as a hospitalist for almost six years and now have the chance to do what I've always wanted: truly follow in my dad's footsteps, which is a dream come true. I am humbled and ready to take on this challenge”, explained Miles Priebe.

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently recognized Pinckneyville Community Hospital for its ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care.