OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

03/16/2026

🍪 Crumbl Cookies for a Cause – Coming to Ottawa! 🍪

Stop by OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, main lobby, on Monday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to grab your favorite Crumbl Cookies and support a great cause!

15% of all cookie sales will benefit the OSF Foundation!💜

All the cookies are $5.00 each. The Dubai Brownie is $8.00.
Flavors: Dubai Brownie, Brookies & Cream ft. OREO, Cake Batter Blondie, Carrot Cake Cookie, Milk Chocolate Chip & Pink Sugar

Treat yourself and make a difference, one sweet bite at a time! 💕 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aU2AlS

03/14/2026

🚐💙 The OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van will be out and about in March. Come see us at the following locations this month:

March schedule
• March 16 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Illinois Valley YMCA| Peru
• March17 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Streator Family YMCA | Streator
• March 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Everett Towers | Streator
• March 20 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | North Central Bank | Ladd
• March 21 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | MCMA Community Center Marseilles
• March 26 | 1–3 p.m. | Raymond A. Sapp Memorial TWP Library | Wyanet
• March 27 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Putnam County Library | Granville

Services available include:
✨Enhanced virtual visits with an OSF OnCall provider to treat minor illnesses and injuries
✨COVID-19, flu and strep tests available with an order from the virtual provider
✨Help finding care
✨Assistance with OSF MyChart
✨Connection to resources, like food and transportation
✨Enrollment in OSF OnCall digital health programs

✨Learn more at https://bit.ly/48ITPKt

03/13/2026

🍿✨ Treat yourself to something delicious! ✨🍿

We’re excited to partner with Pop of the Morning for a gourmet popcorn fundraiser benefiting the OSF Foundation.

From sweet to savory, there’s a flavor for everyone. These tasty treats also make the perfect addition to Easter baskets.

👉 Wednesday, March 18 | Hospital lobby | 10 a.m. – Noon
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kQHtV2

03/13/2026

🚐 OSF OnCall King Care-a-Van Update

Due to extreme winds, the OSF OnCall King Care-a-Van visit scheduled for today, Friday, March 13, at Washington Park in Ottawa has been canceled.

The safety of our team and community is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to bringing these services back to the community soon.
Upcoming dates: https://bit.ly/47HHsgu

03/13/2026

🌱🥗 Want to boost your lifestyle?

Join us at the Ottawa Center for the Arts for an afternoon of fun, food and learning with Anne Lauterjung, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Diabetes Education Specialist (CDCES), and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (ACLM) with OSF HealthCare.

Discover how easy it can be to add more plant-based foods to your meals while still getting the protein your body needs.

Anne will demonstrate simple plant-based protein recipes and share helpful tips, plus attendees can enjoy handouts and a food-tasting session.

📅 Sunday, March 22
⏰ 2 – 4 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4cIXjyT

03/12/2026

✨The 39th Annual Teen Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College has brought together nearly 600 students in grades 7–11 for a day of learning, conversation and empowerment.✨

LaSalle County students will hear presentations on important topics, including healthy alternatives to alcohol, to***co and other drugs, setting positive goals, handling pressure, internet safety, bullying prevention and healthy relationships.

Teen Showcase is a collaborative effort between North Central Behavioral Health Systems, LaSalle County Health Department and numerous community partners. Thank you to OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, Lisa Maynard, for being one of the speakers, and to OSF HealthCare Mission Partners, Darby Mix, Alexis Murphy, Amber Weber, and Ellen Vogel, for supporting this impactful event. 💙

03/12/2026

“I love OSF. I respect the nurses as well as Dr. Mitchell. Since coming to OSF, everyone has been very accommodating. Dr. Mitchell is the best!” - another

Learn more about orthopedic surgeon, Robert Mitchell, DO: https://bit.ly/4phdZkk

03/11/2026

🏃‍♂️🏀 National Athletic Training Month 🏀🏃‍♀️

March is National Athletic Training Month, celebrating athletic trainers and the “Care You Can Count On” they provide.

In the OSF I-80 region, our certified athletic trainers serve in Orthopedic clinics and provide outreach to local high schools and colleges. From practices and injury evaluations to game coverage and IHSA State events, they help keep student athletes safe, healthy and in the game.

Thank you, Mark, Brandi, Briana, Kayla, Mia and Brad, who proudly support schools across our region, including Marquette Academy, Streator, Ottawa, Earlville, IVCC, Putnam County and Mendota

Thank you for the exceptional care you provide every day. 💙

03/11/2026

A powerful example of how innovation supports better care. By working together, our teams are helping patients receive advanced treatment right here in the communities we serve.

03/10/2026

Is stress eating at your gut?🤔

Stress can take a real toll on your digestive health, affecting everything from how your stomach feels to how your body processes food. Learning how stress impacts your gut is the first step toward feeling better.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ujOqlI

Key Takeaways: Stress affects everyone in different ways - including our gut health.When we're stressed, it can cause diarrhea, constipation or make conditions even worse.The main reason is the brain and gut are connected through nerves and gut bacteria...

03/09/2026

Preparing for birth is a big moment and you don’t have to do it alone 💛

Join us for Preparing for Birth, Baby & Beyond, a three-session childbirth and newborn education series at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Peru, designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported every step of the way.

Each session is focused and easy to follow, so you can truly take in what matters most without feeling overwhelmed.

🗓 April 15, 22 and 29, 2026
⏰ 6 to 8 p.m.
📍 4th Floor Conference Room (4R)
🍎 Light refreshments served

Spots are limited, so be sure to save your seat.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4r4ayOh

We can’t wait to support you as you prepare for birth, baby and beyond 💕