Hospitals
	Illini Community Hospital is the only hospital in Pike County. It is a 25 bed primary care facility with no obstetrics department.

Healthcare Providers
	Healthcare providers practicing in Pike County: 10 physicians 4 nurse practitioners 2 physicians assistants 3 chiropractors 8 dentists

Dental Care
	Only one dentist accepts Medicaid. He is not accepting new patients. Clients with Medicaid coverage must travel 50-100 miles for dental services. Reliable and accessible transportation to dental and medical care is a consistent issue.

Department of Public Health
	The Pike County Health Department programs and services include: Environmental Health Communicable Disease Surveillance, Prevention, and Control, Emergency Preparedness, Medicare Certified Home Health, Family Case Management, WIC, Family Planning, Diabetes Prevention and Control, and various Health Promotion Programs.

Mental Health
	Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois is the only mental health services provider in Pike County. The increase in methamphetamine abuse has taxed the mental health system in Pike County.

Pharmacies
	3 pharmacies operate in Pike County. All are located in Pittsfield. None are open evenings. They are open only minimal weekend hours. Cost and accessibility issues challenge residents to comply with medical recommendations.

Warnings and Shortages
	Pike County is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area. Pike County is on the Illinois Poverty Summit Warning List. You can view the 2008 Report on Illinois Poverty on the Links & Information page.