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(Peoria, Illinois | May 15, 2025) – OSF HealthCare and US HealthVest have officially broken ground on Meadowview Behavioral Hospital, a new state-of-the-art facility that will expand access to critically needed behavioral health services in Central Illinois. The ceremony occurred at 9014 N Wood Sage Road, Peoria, and marks a major milestone in a joint venture between two organizations committed to improving access to mental health care in Illinois.
Meadowview Behavioral Hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. The hospital will serve patients in need of treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders and other behavioral health conditions.
“This is a vital addition to our region that reflects our shared commitment to meeting people where they are with compassionate, high-quality care,” said Michelle Conger, President, OSF HealthCare. “Mental and behavioral health are critical components of a person’s well-being, and this new hospital will help us address one of the most urgent health needs in our community.”
The hospital is the result of a joint venture between OSF HealthCare and US HealthVest, a national leader in behavioral hospitals. The two organizations are working together to bring innovative and accessible care solutions to communities across the Midwest.
“We are proud to partner with OSF HealthCare to bring Meadowview Behavioral Hospital to life,” said Dr. Richard Kresch, President and CEO of US HealthVest. “This hospital will fill a significant gap in the region’s health care services and provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those struggling with mental health issues.”
Construction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. Meadowview Behavioral Hospital will bring new clinical jobs to the area and provide a much-needed resource for individuals and families seeking behavioral health support.
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OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, OSF HealthCare has 17 hospitals – 11 acute care, five critical access, one continuing care – with 2,305 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 26,000 Mission Partners across 160+ locations and includes OSF OnCall, the digital health operating entity which offers a hospital-at-home. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation and OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois, cares for our smallest patients. In addition, OSF has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. More at osfhealthcare.org.
US HealthVest is an innovative developer of psychiatric hospitals with locations in the Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Boston and Indianapolis markets. US HealthVest’s portfolio of hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission and provide specialized psychiatric care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. A full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services are provided at each hospital. For more information, please visit ushealthvest.com.
