The Healthcare Industry Is Growing In The Rockford Region
Within the five-county area surrounding Rockford, there are several major healthcare providers, companies and educational institutions:
- Mercyhealth
- SwedishAmerican Health System
- OSF Healthcare
- Crusader Community Health
- Physicians Immediate Care
- Beloit Health System
- Rosecrance Inc.
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford
- OSF School of Nursing
- Rockford University
- FHN
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Healthcare Industry Strengths
- Rapidly expanding workforce
- Training incentives
- Large regional location activity
- Network of existing healthcare facilities and professionals.