Dixon is the center for a broad assortment of medical and health related services. An impressive variety of specialists serve patient needs using state-of-the-art equipment and practices. Local clinics and group practices provide for cancer care, MRI, outpatient dialysis and same-day outpatient surgery. There is a broad provider network as well for social services, psychiatry, mental health counseling and assistance, chiropractic care, podiatry, orthopedics, and obstetrics/gynecology. Skilled intermediate, convalescent and nursing care facilities, assisted living, Hospice and Alzheimer's care are also available.

• Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital has been an active participant in the health of Dixon and surrounding communities for more than 110 years. KSB Hospital is an 80-bed acute care facility offering a variety of ancillary services, providing numerous programs to promote the overall health and wellness of its patients. The past century has seen many upgrades to their building and technology, and KSB is committed to providing superior care. Physician services are available at eight convenient locations. KSB is a teaching hospital to the University of Illinois Rockford College of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program. Their affiliated practices include KSB Medical Group, KSB Corporate Health Services Occupational and Sports Medicine, Edwards Clinic, KSB Ashton Clinic, KSB Center for Health Services Amboy, KSB Polo Clinic, and KSB Oregon Clinic. (www.ksbhospital.com)

In addition to KSB, a number of primary care and multi-specialty group practices provide patients with routine healthcare, surgery and a broad range of medical specialties. These providers include:

• The Dixon Clinic is affiliated with the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, which has been providing health care to area residents since 1953. Sterling Rock Falls Clinic is one of the largest physician groups in northwest Illinois, providing a broad range of medical services to patients. (www.srfc.com)
• Now Care is an immediate care facility, providing walk-in care and occupational medicine. Now Care's experienced specialists have developed a process and operational control for executive and corporate wellness programs. (www.nowcare-dixon.com)
• Other specialty providers include Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center (www.nicancer.com), DaVita Dixon Kidney Center, Orthopedic Rehab Specialists of Dixon (www.orspt.com), Exceptional Dentistry (www.exceptionaldentistry.us), and Lawless and Associates (www.lawlessoptometry.com).
• Chiropractic care is readily available to area patients from providers including Pitkin Family Chiropractic, Pitman Chiropractic Clinic, and Piller Chiropractic.
• Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., is a community based behavioral healthcare center that has provided quality care to the Illinois residents of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties since 1966. Sinnissippi is a fully accredited behavioral healthcare agency by The Joint Commission. Services include alcohol & substance abuse treatment, counseling, life skills development, psychiatric services, anger management, student assistance program, employee assistance program. (www.sinnissippi.com)
• The Lee County Health Department serves the area on a wide range of public health issues: environmental health services; nutrition; maternal and child; chronic disease; communicable disease; mental health and developmental disabilities. (www.lchd.com)