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02/02/2026
🎓 Scholarship applications are OPEN!
OSF Saint Clare is proud to support students who are chasing their health career goals and investing in their future. If you or someone you love could use a little extra support for education, now’s the time to apply.
OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 health care scholarships. Apply today!
01/26/2026
Is the cold and dry air starting to affect your sinuses? Here's what you can do about it. 👇
Running a humidifier, drinking extra liquids and moisturizing your nasal passages can be proactive steps in preventing sinus infections.
01/23/2026
Health care shouldn’t be hard to reach.
The OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van brings screenings, enhanced virtual visits and health education directly to rural communities – making care more convenient when you need it most. 💙
01/22/2026
Turning 50 isn’t about slowing down – it’s about setting yourself up to keep doing what you love. 💪
Our very own Travis Swink, DO, primary care physician right here in Princeton, shares simple, practical ways to make healthy choices that support your body now and for the years ahead.
“What I tell people is, when we get into our 50s, it's not about running, it's not about cross training, pickleball even, it is about walking,” he says. “And if we can do 15 minutes twice a day, that's your best activity.”
A healthier future starts with small steps today.
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We see significant changes in our 50s, from increased risk for chronic conditions to bone density loss. Find out how you can live life to the fullest.
01/21/2026
Sore throat? Can't stop coughing?
OSF OnCall Urgent Care virtual visits are available 24/7.
🍹 Thinking about your next drink? Research shows excessive alcohol use can increase the risk of several cancers and affect sleep and nutrition. Swapping cocktails for mocktails can be a simple way to support your health, and some mocktails even offer cancer-fighting benefits.
Learn more about the impact of alcohol and healthier alternatives 👇
Key Takeaways: Research points out connection between excessive alcohol use and the increased risk of multiple cancersSwitching from cocktails to mocktails has health benefitsExcessive drinking can lead to poor sleep and malnutritionSome mocktails can h...
01/18/2026
đź’° Starting at $17/hour!
OSF HealthCare recently increased our minimum wage for entry-level roles above the state minimum. Compensation may also reflect prior experience.
Join a team that values growth, fairness and opportunity. We’re proud to be:
✔️ A Certified Fair and Equitable Employer by the Illinois Department of Labor
✔️ Named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers for Illinois since 2018
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.
01/13/2026
January can feel extra heavy when the days are short and the sun seems to disappear. ❄️ Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that affects about 5% of adults. Learn the signs and ways to feel better, from light therapy to getting outside more often. 💙 https://bit.ly/4puKH10
Key Takeaways: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression trigged by the change of seasons.About 5% of adults experience SAD. It's most common in women.Symptoms include depression, lack of desire to do things and feelings of guilt.Treatme...
A healthier year starts with realistic goals and a little grace. đź’š Dietitians share smart, sustainable tips for weight loss that actually stick. Read more here:
Key Takeaways: Losing weight is one of the top New Year's resolutions for 2026.New Year's resolutions aren't for everyone, according to medical experts.Consider using SMART goals instead, which are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bo...
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Perry Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital with over 100 physicians on staff, working to provide quality care that meets the needs of the surrounding rural community.
HISTORY - Prior to the existence of Perry Memorial Hospital, most healthcare occurred in patient’s homes, with little opportunity for nursing care or medical treatment and supervision. Physicians would often travel great distances to treat patients, and sometimes had to convert rooms in their own homes to house acutely ill patients. As of 1893, the Bureau County Medical Society counted 40 physicians as members.
In 1903, two brothers--Dr. L.D. Hickman and Dr. H.V. Hickman--purchased a home on Park Avenue East and used it to open the Princeton Hospital. The hospital focused on x-ray and surgery services using state-of-the-art equipment. However, due to personal illness, financial problems, and lack of support, the brothers closed the hospital after only one year.
In 1905, the hospital was purchased and operated by Dr. Blackburn as a private hospital. He ran the hospital successfully for three years before it closed again. Miss Cox purchased the hospital from Dr. Blackburn, and ran it for two more years until a smallpox epidemic broke out. Two patients died from the epidemic, and the hospital closed for the third and final time.
Perry Memorial Hospital first opened on June 17, 1920, after Julia Rackley Perry of Malden, IL, willed $25,000 for the creation of a community hospital. Her only child had died at the age of nine, and thereafter Julia Rackley Perry devoted her life to church and charity. She passed away on December 29, 1913, and instructed in her will to use the money for the construction or endowment of a public hospital in Princeton within five years of her death. The Princeton Hospital property was purchased as the site for construction, though the original house that served as the hospital continued to stand for another 40 years.
Perry Memorial Hospital originally had enough room for 28 patients and five babies. Even when the hospital opened, it still needed much. When a request went out to the community for assistance, people responded generously with everything from furniture to live chickens. The Women’s Auxiliary worked hard mending and making curtains, bed linens, towels, table linens, gowns, and all related supplies. Door-to-door fund drives were held, and Apollo Theater donated a day’s receipts for the cause. In all, $3306.77 was raised to support the hospital. Perry truly began as a community hospital.
The next century has seen repeated hospital expansion and facilities upgrades. Perry sas continued to rely on up-to-date equipment, medical techniques, and quality physicians to provide the best possible care in an increasingly outpatient world. The hospital offers a 24-hour physician staffed Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Rehabilitation Services, Pain Management, Laboratory and Radiology, Respiratory Care, Sleep Lab, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Endoscopy and Special Procedures, Wound Care, and Ambulatory Care. It has come a long way from a x-ray and surgery house.
Historically, Perry Memorial Hospital serviced primarily the Bureau County region. Today, Perry has expanded its services to bring healthcare conveniently close to home for many communities, including Henry and Walnut. Every day, Perry Memorial Hospital emphasizes Respect, Excellence, Service, and Community for every person who walks into any one of its facilities.
