OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

12/20/2025

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12/18/2025

💚 💙 Congratulations to Staci Knox, manager of behavioral health services at OSF Saint Anthony's, our second nominee for the an OSF Saint Anthony's Health Care tradition, the Christ's Merciful Love Award. Staci's nomination read:

For 10 years at OSF Saint Anthony's, Staci's brought joy and a positive work environment for her team. She regularly advocates for new learning and growth opportunities for them.” Additionally, “Staci is always so friendly and has a can-do attitude. She is always looking to expand Behavioral Health Services and focuses on proactive psychological care for our patients.”

Staci said, "Serving with the greatest care and love provides an opportunity to live my faith in full. Not just on Sunday, but day to day, patient to patient, Mission Partner to Mission Partner. I recognize that not many have this opportunity to not only do the work you love but love the work you do in a setting and for an organization that spiritually aligns with who I am.”

Stacy is married to Jon Knox. They have five children and five grandchildren. She loves to learn about new cultures, travel, read, cook and garden.

💚 💙Thank you, Staci, for your years of service and dedication to our patients and community!

💚 💙In the comments, share your appreciation for Staci! And if you know an OSF HealthCare Mission Partner who deserves special recognition, nominate them here: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/.../other/express-gratitude

12/18/2025

Holiday hustle? Stay healthy while you’re at it:
🧼 Wash hands
💧 Sanitize often
💉 Get your flu shot

Easy habits = fewer sick days.

More flu-fighting tips:

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits can help stop the spread of flu germs.

12/18/2025

💚 💙 Congratulations to Kelly Bogowith, lead of rehab services, our first nominee for an OSF Saint Anthony's Health Care tradition, the Christ's Merciful Love Award. Kelly's nomination read:

💚 💙For 17 years, Kelly is “always willing to help her fellow Mission Partners by offering to see their patients when they are having a busy day so they can catch up on their paperwork. She also publicly recognizes those with whom she works with so that they know she appreciates them.”

💚 💙The Mission, for Kelly, means “treating each patient as I would want to be treated. I think of each patient being my grandma, mom, child, etc., and I think that puts into perspective how Jesus sees us as each of His children.”

💚 💙Kelly is married and has two school-aged children who both went to St. Francis Day Care Center. She shows how she values her family by being there for them in all circumstances, including her children, husband and parents. She uses her time off to attend her children’s activities and to assist with church functions. She cares for her parents when they are ill.

💚 💙Thank you, Kelly for your years of service and dedication to our patients and community!

💚 💙In the comments, share your appreciation for Kelly! And if you know an OSF HealthCare Mission Partner who deserves special recognition, nominate them here: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/foundation/give/other/express-gratitude

12/17/2025

Life with a chronic condition can be overwhelming. Dealing with symptoms, appointments, medication, on top of all of the things you need to do in your daily life.

So it's not surprising that mental health conditions can develop when someone is dealing with a chronic condition, said Lea Anne Varble, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center clinical psychotherapist. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49ey7Oq

12/15/2025

🚐 The OSF OnCall Connect On-The-Go Van is making several more stops this month! Tomorrow, we'll be at:

📍 Senior Services Plus, 2603 N Rodgers Ave
⌚ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Our services:
• Health screenings
• Technology assistance
• Connection to resources
• Program enrollment

No appointment needed!

osfoncall.org/onthego

12/14/2025

🎅 We got a surprise visit from Santa Claus this week at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center!

And if you're reading this, Santa has one question for you: Are you up-to-date on your health visits in 2025? It could be the difference between making the naughty or nice list... make your appointment with one of our primary care providers today: https://bit.ly/3MXzKr4

12/13/2025

Looking for a way to help give back this season?

The OSF Moeller Cancer Center distributed 25 dinners to patients and families ahead of the recent Thanksgiving holiday. The donation came from The Caring Pantry, a small food bank intended for patients.

During cancer treatment, you shouldn’t have to worry about where you and your family’s next meal is coming from, and certainly not a Thanksgiving dinner, said Jill Pruitt, OPN-CG, LPN, Certified Oncology Navigator at OSF Moeller Cancer Center.

The Caring Pantry is soliciting donations daily, including:

🥫 Non-perishable food items
🍗 Protein (canned tuna, chicken, peanut butter, beef sticks)
🧤 Gloves, hats, socks and coats
🧽 Laundry detergent, fabric softener, disinfectant and dish soap

Learn more about the initiative and how you can help: https://bit.ly/48Va2Lv

12/12/2025

🅰️ 🅰️ 🅰️ 🅰️ Patient care and safety is our top priority at OSF Saint Anthony's, and we were recently recognized for the 4th consecutive time in 24 months with the highest possible grade, an "A," Hospital Safety Grade from the The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog for the Fall 2025 reporting period.

👏 👏 👏 👏 To celebrate, Melissa Poletti, manager of quality and safety, and Melinda White, coordinator of quality and safety stopped by Riverbender.com's "Our Daily Show" to discuss OSF Saint Anthony's commitment to quality health care. https://bit.ly/4q5N6zN?

12/11/2025

🎤 🔔 If you love Christmas carols, you'll love listening to our Sisters singing "Do You See What I See?" yesterday at our quarterly OSF Saint Anthony's Community Council meeting.

💚 ❤️ The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr of St. George have an annual tradition of singing for the community at every December meeting.

Don't forget to give them a like, share, and round of applause in the comments! 👏 👏 👏

https://bit.ly/4pzE66v

12/11/2025

Update (12/11/25): Our stop at Marian Heights is canceled today. See you at our next event!

🚐 The OSF OnCall Connect On-The-Go Van is making several more stops this month! Tomorrow, we'll be at:

📍 Marian Heights, 20 Marian Heights Drive
⌚ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon).

⚕️ We'll offer:
• Enhanced Virtual Visits
• Health screenings
• Technology assistance
• Connection to resources
• Program enrollment

🤧 Did you know that on the van, you can meet with an OSF provider using advanced technology during our enhanced virtual visits, to help treat:
• Pink eye
• Rash
• Sore throat
• Viral illness like cold and flu

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MthAgN

12/10/2025

It was a big weekend for OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center! We are so proud to win 7️⃣ (!) awards from The Telegraph's "Best of the Best" awards on Saturday!

Thank you, Riverbenders and to the Telegraph for your support - we're humbled by these honors and so proud to serve all of you and this incredible community.

🏥 Best Hospital
🎗️ Best Cancer Center
🩻 Best Imaging Center
🚑 Best Urgent Care
💊 Best Pharmacist: Casey Zaring
🩺 Best Provider: Bethany Huelskoetter
🏡💙 Best Home Health Care