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Philosophy
Quality
Our ongoing commitment revolves around enhancing the standards of anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine within the hospitals and communities under our care.
Our Practice
We operate as an independent entity, distinct from the hospitals or Clinics we support. Our objectives encompass the recruitment and retention of top-tier board-certified professionals in our practice to sustain the excellence of the services we deliver.
Mission Statement
The core mission of Pathology Associates of Central Illinois is to bolster our affiliated hospitals, Clinics, and physicians by delivering comprehensive anatomic and clinical laboratory services. This commitment is geared towards aiding hospitals and physicians in enhancing the health of the residents of Central Illinois.
Brief History
Who We Are
In 1993, a group of four pathologists initiated the formation of Associated Pathologists at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Over time, the group expanded its coverage to include John & Mary Kirby Hospital and St. Vincent’s Memorial Hospital (Taylorville Memorial Hospital). In November 1996, a unified group was established, incorporating pathologists from Springfield Memorial Medical Center, leading to the transformation and renaming of the group as Pathology Associates of Central Illinois (PACI).
With the amalgamation of the Springfield group, our services extended to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Illinois, and Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City, Illinois. In 2000, the addition of Drs. Venstra and Rothfuss to Pathology Associates of Central Illinois further broadened our reach, fostering an association with Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Beyond serving Memorial Health System and Springfield Clinic, our commitment extends to various community hospitals in central Illinois. Our expertise spans a diverse range of pathology subspecialties, including GI/liver pathology, hematopathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology, cytopathology, thoracic pathology, soft tissue pathology, head & neck pathology, breast pathology, genitourinary pathology, and OB/GYN pathology, ensuring comprehensive care for the communities we serve.
As an affiliated entity with the Southern Illinois School of Medicine, we actively contribute to medical education by imparting pathology knowledge to medical students, residents, and fellows. Looking ahead, we are dedicated to upholding our mission of delivering the highest quality and most extensive pathology services to the hospitals, physicians, and patients within our care.
We eagerly anticipate continuing this mission and serving the diverse needs of the people and institutions we are privileged to support.
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