It is classified under the Ministry of Public Health as a regional hospital.

It became a main teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine, Kasetsart University since 2024.

[1] On 24 June 1953, Sakon Nakhon Hospital was opened in the area of Wat Sa Kaeo, next to Nong Han Lake.

Over the years, it has seen significant development especially from the contributions of the revered local monks Fan Acharo and Baen Thanagro.

It is currently a regional hospital with a capacity of 909 inpatient beds as of 2022.