OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

11/27/2025

"Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose love endures forever;" 1 Chronicles 16:34

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from OSF HealthCare! 🍂

Drop what you’re grateful for in the comments! 👇

11/27/2025

Need non-emergent medical care on Thanksgiving? Here's a list of facilities open on Thanksgiving Day.

📍 OSF OnCall Urgent Care on Columbus Street in Ottawa, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 OSF OnCall Urgent Care on Division Street in Morris, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Or get 24/7 care with OSF OnCall Virtual Visits: http://osf.care/EKWr50UfPOw

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or visit our emergency department.

11/26/2025

"The employee at the registration desk kindly walked me to the waiting area. The technician, Janelle, performed my ultrasound and even escorted me back to registration when it was done. Such caring service from start to finish!"

Learn more about testing and diagnostics: https://bit.ly/48d2IKK

11/25/2025

People with diabetes have a greater risk for heart disease, stroke and retinopathy, a complication that can cause vision loss. Read here

Key Takeaways: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the back of the eye and can cause vision loss, blurry vision and other problems.More than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and one-third don't even realize it.OSF ...

11/24/2025

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. But Mercede Woodworth’s family found out that hospice care helped them during the hardest days. Read more:

Key Takeaways: Hospice can offer support to both the patient and loved ones during end-of-life situations.Mercedes Woodworth and her family benefitted from OSF Hospice for nearly a year.November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

11/21/2025

Feeling a little green this season — but not up to defying gravity? 💚

Coughs, colds and other respiratory illnesses are spreading fast, and getting care shouldn’t feel like a production.

With OSF OnCall virtual visits, you can connect with a provider from home, get answers quickly and start feeling popular again without missing a beat. 🩷🫧

Start your virtual visit: https://bit.ly/4psaZBr

11/21/2025

🦃 Don’t let Thanksgiving turn into a turkey-tastrophe! You may need to start thawing your bird as early as today.

Avoid the last-minute meltdown with these thawing tips. 👇

🍽️Get more turkey safety tips here: http://osf.care/arUQ50X3FJW

11/21/2025

Help save lives! 💉 We’re teaming up with ImpactLife to host a Blood Drive TODAY, Friday, November 21, from noon to 5 p.m. Make a difference, walk-ins are welcome!

11/20/2025

💛 LivingWorks safeTALK Su***de Prevention Training
🗓 December 17, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you recognize signs of su***de, start meaningful conversations, and connect people to support.

🗣 What you’ll learn:
• How to notice when someone may be thinking of su***de
• How to talk openly and ask the question
• How to connect them safely to resources

👉 Register or find more info: http://osf.care/zFxl50XqQ3j
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11/20/2025

🌾💙 Celebrating National Rural Health Day! 💙🌾

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, OSF HealthCare joins communities across the country in honoring National Rural Health Day. Since 2011, this day has highlighted the unique healthcare challenges and the incredible strength of the nearly 61 million people living in rural America.

We’re proud to support our rural communities and the dedicated healthcare teams who make access to care possible every day. 🌟

11/20/2025

"Armando and Lisa were amazing. They explained every procedure and test, and made me feel comfortable during a time I was very sick." - another

Learn more about emergency care in Mendota: http://osf.care/OtPy50XqQ0H

11/19/2025

Need to freshen up your go-to appetizer for parties? Check out our recipe library. http://osf.care/BYb450XtubU