Ferrell Hospital nabs $34 million federal grant Tim Stumm 6 years ago Ferrell Hospital is receiving a $34.3 million federal grant to build a 55,000-square-foot addition to its hospital and renovate 17,370 square feet of the existing building.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.