Schou to retire as head of Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Oct 23, 2023 | Health Systems, Hospitals, People Watching, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce Pat Schou, who has led the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network since its inception in 2003, intends to retire next year.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.