Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) is a 25-bed, not-for-profit, community-based rural critical access hospital affiliated with Memorial Health. LMH is located in Lincoln, Illinois, approximately 30 miles northeast of the state capital of Springfield. LMH serves the people and communities of Logan and eastern Mason counties
Priority Area
Youth Mental Health
The Illinois Youth Survey shows that Logan County youth have higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicide contemplation than their counterparts statewide. In addition, bullying and bias-based bullying is higher in Logan County than state averages.
Priority Area
Obesity
Well over half (72.2%) of Logan County adults are overweight and 43.4% are obese. A total of 72.8% are overweight or obese. These rates have been increasing and are higher than state and national rates. Obesity is an indicator of the overall health and lifestyle of a community.
County: Logan
(Compared to IL Counties)
Priority Area
Substance Abuse
Logan County reports the highest value in the Memorial Health service area for binge drinking. Twenty-three percent (23%) of Logan County adults reported binge drinking. Binge drinking is a common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States.