South Central Reporter

Grunloh Construction of Effingham has contributed $10,000 to Friends & Families of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital. This donation will support the construction of a new medical office pavilion on the hospital's Vandalia campus.

"Tom Grunloh is such a wonderful community leader and partner, and we’re so grateful for his ongoing generosity to benefit residents and patients served by our hospital," said Amy Card, director of the SBL Health Foundation and Friends & Families Board member. "We’ll be proud to place a plaque in the new building recognizing Grunloh Construction for its generosity."

The construction project is a $15 million investment into a two-story brick, metal, and glass building that will cover 42,000 square feet. It is expected to be completed by summer 2025. The first floor will accommodate primary care, physical and occupational therapy, occupational medicine, and Express Care services currently available at other leased facilities in Vandalia. Providers moving to this new facility include Richard Funneman, MD; Jeff Jenson, MD; Bruce Braswell, PA-C; Deidre Langston, FNP; and pediatric provider Kim Peery, PNP. This floor will also feature 24 exam rooms along with X-ray and phlebotomy services.

"We’re very excited about this project and how it will benefit our patients and community," stated SBLFCH CEO Karen Dyer. "Sarah Bush Lincoln is dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care, and this facility will allow us to bring many services already offered under one roof. It’ll also give us the space to expand specialty services to better care for healthcare needs in the region. We truly appreciate Tom’s generosity in helping to make that happen." The second floor is designated for specialty clinics and business offices.

Tom Grunloh expressed pride in being part of this initiative: "It’s so important to support organizations that make a difference in the lives of others," he said. "I really appreciate the fact that Sarah Bush Lincoln is making healthcare a priority in Fayette and surrounding counties. On behalf of my team, I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back."

For those interested in contributing to Friends & Families of SBLFCH for supporting the new Medical Office Pavilion, contact Heather Wall at SBLFCH Administration via 618-283-5401 or Amy Card at 217-258-2511 or acard@sblhs.org.