OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

04/15/2026

My OSF has all your OSF HealthCare resources in one place! Use My OSF to access OSF MyChart where you can:

📅 Easily schedule appointments with your primary care office
⚕View health records and visit notes
📧Send messages to your care team

My OSF is available 24/7 on your connected device. Download today: https://bit.ly/3Xs8Yt6.

04/15/2026

💙 Celebrating the Gift of Life 💙

Today, we raised the flag for National Donate Life Month and the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network to recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.

As part of this meaningful moment, we were honored to hear from Hilary, whose journey is a powerful testament to the difference organ donation can make.

At just 20 years old, Hilary found herself in need of a kidney. What followed has been a long health journey, one she continues to face with strength and gratitude.

Through her experience, Hilary and those closest to her have felt the incredible generosity of organ donors. Her story is a reminder that organ donation does more than save a life. It brings hope to families and strengthens entire communities.

Let’s continue to share that hope by choosing to give the gift of life.
Register today ➡️ http://osf.care/ZhSL50VCHoB

04/15/2026

💙 Together we are making a difference.

Thanks to the generosity of the Utica Fireside White Sox Club, $6,200 was donated to the OSF HealthCare Foundation to support the OSF Regional Emergency Medical Services Fund and help teams respond when seconds matter most. 🚑

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tF8Ep0

04/14/2026

⛳ Ease Into Golf Season

Ready to hit the course? Start the season strong by taking a few simple steps to protect your body and prevent injury.

From stretching to pacing yourself, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping your game on par all season long. 💪

👉 Take the proper steps to ensure a healthy golf season. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tM5sbh

Key Takeaways: Start a stretching program before playing golf.Most golf-related injuries involve the lower back, shoulders, wrists and elbows.Play nine holes to start the season before working your way up to 18.Spend a few minutes properly stretching yo...

04/14/2026

"I was impressed by the level of care I received in the ER. A highlight for me was the visit and prayer by the hospital chaplain." - another

24/7 Emergency Care: https://bit.ly/48Lzpix

04/13/2026

🦴💙 Support Your Bone Health 💙🦴

Join Katie Kaufman, OSF HealthCare manager of Clinical Dietetic Services, for an educational seminar on nutrition for strong, healthy bones.

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 12 – 1 p.m.
📍 Ottawa YMCA | Multipurpose Room

This event is free and open to the public.

📧 Questions? Contact amandawalker@ottawaymca.org

Learn simple ways to keep your bones strong for years to come!

04/13/2026

💜 Mission Partner Monday 💜

Meet Maria Chicchelly, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for OSF HealthCare in Ottawa, Streator, Peru, Princeton and Mendota! For the past 5 years, Maria has been a passionate leader, helping shape the care we provide across our communities.

💬 “My favorite part of my job is the opportunity to impact care through rounding with patients and Mission Partners, working with our nurses to inspire, motivate and influence nursing practice and evidence-based standards and to act as an advocate for nursing.”

To Maria, serving with the greatest care and love means:
💬 “Serving those most vulnerable, unseen and suffering in our communities while increasing access to care close to home. It is my honor to lead a dynamic nursing team to reach people across the rural communities we serve.”

✨ Fun Facts about Maria:
🌄 Loves adventure and traveling to national parks
🚐 Favorite trips include two weeks exploring Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks
🤌Enjoyed a meaningful family heritage trip to Italy
🏓 In her free time, she enjoys pickleball, hiking and biking

Thank you, Maria, for your leadership, vision and dedication to expanding care and supporting our teams every day!

Check out OSF Careers: https://bit.ly/4ctuq8j

04/12/2026

When local health leaders see the care happening inside the OSF OnCall Connect mobile maternity care van, it builds trust – for them and for the communities they serve.

From testing to ongoing support during pregnancy and after birth, this care on wheels helps remove barriers and bring care closer to home.

04/10/2026

💐 Celebrating extraordinary nursing care 💐

OSF HealthCare is proud to recognize Ashley Zborowski, RN, with OSF Home Health as our March 2026 DAISY Award recipient 🌼

Ashley was nominated by a patient who shared how her compassion, kindness and genuine human connection brought comfort and hope during recovery from a traumatic injury. From listening with care to offering a simple hug goodbye, Ashley made a difficult time a little brighter 💛

Her dedication reflects the heart of nursing and the Mission of OSF HealthCare, caring for the whole person, with love and compassion.

👏 Congratulations, Ashley, and thank you for the difference you make every day.

👉 Read more and learn how to nominate a caregiver for a DAISY or Sunflower Award: https://bit.ly/4tJ7adr

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04/10/2026

Your OSF care team extends beyond your provider’s office! With 24/7 access to care, you can:

📅 Schedule testing or appointments with your primary care office on your own time
🩺 Get help for minor illnesses with an OSF OnCall Urgent Care virtual visit
👩‍⚕️ Chat with your OSF care team in real time when you have health questions

We’re here for you, whenever and wherever you need us. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tbRYoV

04/10/2026

🚨 Calling All Future Health Heroes! 🧬🩺

We’re thrilled to invite your child to join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at the OSF Health Heroes STEAM Camp – where science meets the art of saving lives! 🌟

🧠 This hands-on, FREE educational experience will immerse students in the fascinating world of healthcare through: 🔬 Interactive experiments
👩‍⚕️ Skill-building activities
🎨 Educational crafts
🧪 Career exploration in fields like surgery, lab tech, and more!

Open to students entering 3rd–8th grades in the 2026–2027 school year. Space is extremely limited, so don’t wait - secure your spot today!

📅 CAMP DATES & LOCATIONS:
• June 15-19: Ottawa, Mendota, Peru, Princeton & Streator

🕘 CAMP TIMES:
• Grades 3rd–5th: 9–11:30 a.m. | Register here: https://bit.ly/4bZ3Za0
• Grades 6th–8th: 12:30– 3 p.m. | Register here: https://bit.ly/4v3Uyic

🎁 Each student receives a camp T-shirt and daily take-home activities!

💙 Generously funded by donations to our OSF I-80 Innovation Hub. Let’s inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes together!

04/09/2026

“10/10 nursing staff - they were so fun and nice! Definitely my best surgical experience. Thank you!” - another

Learn more about outpatient surgery: https://bit.ly/4aHB4qB