OSF St. Mary Medical Center

04/11/2026

Meet Zach Yoder our new president. Listen in below.

OSF HealthCare has a new regional president overseeing three western Illinois hospitals — OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, and OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee. Zach Yoder joined Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus to talk about the ER expansion, surgical robotics, cancer care plans, and a 10-year vision for the region.

Full story and interview: ➡️ https://www.wgil.com/2026/04/10/zach-yoder-osf-healthcare-regional-president-galesburg-2026/

04/11/2026

📻✨ Tune in this morning!
Catch Chris Postin on WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM at 8:15 a.m. as he sits down with Zachary Yoder, the new president of OSF HealthCare St. Mary, OSF Saint Luke and OSF Holy Family.
🎙️ Hear more about Zach’s background, his leadership role and his vision for the future of health care in our region.
Don’t miss this great conversation on Galesburg’s In Focus!

04/10/2026

⚡️ A powerful night of learning and preparedness!

OSF HealthCare was honored to host a Severe Weather Storm Spotter Training with the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, IL. We had a full house of nearly 50 Mission Partners and community members from across Knox, Warren and McDonough counties!

From understanding storm structure to recognizing severe weather hazards, attendees walked away better prepared to keep themselves and our communities safe.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the National Weather Service for sharing their expertise!

04/08/2026

⚡️ April 9! ⚡️
Be prepared. Be informed. Be ready.
Join us for the National Weather Service Severe Weather Storm Spotter Training Event—a great opportunity to learn how to recognize and respond to severe weather in our community. 🌪️🌩️
📍 Location: OSF St. Mary Medical Center – Galesburg
🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📌 Room: First Floor Conference Room 1A
This in-person training will cover:
✔️ Thunderstorms & tornadoes
✔️ Storm structure & movement
✔️ Safety planning & preparedness
✔️ Identifying key storm features
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to the public
✅ No registration required
Come learn how you can help keep our community safe!

04/07/2026

Serving with the greatest care and love is part of the foundation of our Ministry. Embracing God's great gift of life, our Vision is to transform health care to improve the lives of those we serve - this World Health Day and every day.

Learn more about what drives us as an organization: http://osf.care/OtpC50QL3Zw

04/06/2026

Big news for OSF Home Health – Western Region! 🏡💙
We’re excited to share that OSF Home Health Western Region has been named a Best Home Health Agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
This recognition is part of U.S. News’ first-ever evaluation of home health providers, highlighting the top-performing agencies across the United States.
We are grateful for our dedicated home health team and the compassionate, high-quality care they provide each day to patients and families in the comfort of home. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
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https://bit.ly/48uZC5w

04/06/2026

👜✨ New Arrival Alert at the OSF St. Mary Gift Shop! ✨👜
How cute are these new Chala handbags?! 😍
Featuring fun, whimsical designs, these purses are the perfect mix of style and personality—plus they make a great gift! Stop by the gift shop and check them out before they’re gone! 🛍️Come shop local and support your hospital gift shop! Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm.

04/06/2026

💙 Mission Partner Monday Spotlight 💙
This week, we recognize Mike Blake!
Mike serves as a Materials Resource Utilization Coordinator and has been a dedicated Mission Partner for 14 years. Throughout his time at OSF HealthCare, he has grown within Supply Chain, previously serving as a Team Lead and Distribution Associate.
✨ What he loves most:
“The people.”
💛 What our Mission means to him:
Mike values the opportunity to collaborate with departments across the hospital and beyond—ensuring teams have the products they need to deliver exceptional patient care. His work plays a vital role behind the scenes to support our caregivers and patients every day.
🌟 Fun fact:
In his free time, Mike enjoys gaming, watching sports, and keeping up with competitive reality shows (no dating or dancing ones 😉).
Thank you, Mike, for your dedication and for helping ensure our Mission Partners have what they need to serve with the greatest care and love! 💙

04/04/2026

✨ Our Everyday Heroes ✨
Tonya and Michelle from OSF HealthCare Galesburg Family Practice are true heroes! 💙

Their compassion, dedication and commitment to caring for our community do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all they do each day to serve with the greatest care and love.

Help us show them some appreciation in the comments!

04/04/2026

Need a new physician? We’re here for you! 💙
OSF HealthCare is excited to welcome Ivonne Beltran Lara, MD, to our family medicine team, expanding access to care for Galesburg and surrounding communities.
Dr. Beltran Lara provides family medicine and obstetric care, helping more patients receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve—close to home. She is bilingual and speaks Spanish, further supporting the diverse needs of our community.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Beltran Lara to OSF Medical Group!
📅 Now accepting new patients: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/providers/ivonne-beltran%20lara-6742917

04/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Doctors’ Week 2026 ✨
All week, we’ve been celebrating our incredible physicians with special events. 🩺🎉
See anyone you recognize? 👀 Show them some love in the comments! 💙

04/03/2026

⚡️ New Date Announced! ⚡️
Be prepared. Be informed. Be ready.
Join us for the National Weather Service Severe Weather Storm Spotter Training Event—a great opportunity to learn how to recognize and respond to severe weather in our community. 🌪️🌩️
📍 Location: OSF St. Mary Medical Center – Galesburg
🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📌 Room: First Floor Conference Room 1A
This in-person training will cover:
✔️ Thunderstorms & tornadoes
✔️ Storm structure & movement
✔️ Safety planning & preparedness
✔️ Identifying key storm features
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to the public
✅ No registration required
Come learn how you can help keep our community safe!