South Central Illinois has what people in every community want when it comes to health care. Many communities are large enough to attract expert physicians and medical personnel and support them with state-of-the-art equipment. Yet, they are small enough that every patient is treated by people who know and genuinely care about them. General physicians, specialists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners work in cooperation to provide a full range of primary care for children, adults, and seniors. In addition to fully equipped hospitals and emergency rooms, there are many clinics, doctor's offices, long-term and intermediate-care facilities conveniently located throughout the region.