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SUMMER 2015
Birthing
E XPERIENCE
T HE
DIFFER ENCE
When Dr. Paige Holt and Dr. Travis Holt
donated funds towards the new
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Birthing
Center in August 2011, they had no
idea exactly how much this new facility
would impact them in the future.
“We have a lot of respect for the Sisters
of the Third Order and their Mission,
which inspired us to make a donation
through the OSF St. Joseph Foundation,”
says Paige.
In November of 2011, Paige and Travis
welcomed their second child, Piper, at
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in the
brand new Birthing Center. “The care we
received was excellent, and it was such a
peaceful experience,” recalls Paige.
Two years later, the Holts were getting ready to welcome baby
number three to their family, when Paige developed preeclampsia.
In order to avoid further complications, Paige was admitted to
OSF St. Joseph for an urgent cesarean section.
W ELCO M E TO
Grayson was born nine weeks early in January of 2014. She was
transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s
Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. Paige, still suffering from high blood
pressure, was unable to be discharged, so she was also transferred
to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria to be close to her
new baby girl.
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“The transfer was seamless, and being with Grayson meant the
world to me!” recalls Paige. “From the moment both Grayson
and I arrived, everyone at OSF Saint Francis knew exactly what
was happening with our medical care and picked up where
OSF St. Joseph left off.”
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I will forever be
grateful for those nurses
who cared for us.
Paige, who has been a plastic surgeon for nine years, was
overwhelmed by the exceptional care she and baby Grayson
received at all of the OSF facilities. “I work with nurses on a daily
basis and have always respected what they do,” says Paige.
“But now that I have been on the receiving end of that care,
I truly appreciate and love them for what they do. I will forever
be grateful for those nurses who cared for us.”
After one week, Paige was discharged, but Grayson spent the
next six weeks receiving specialized care at the Children’s Hospital
of Illinois. During that time, Paige worked with Sarah Musselman,
lactation consultant at OSF St. Joseph. “It was very encouraging
to have Sarah there for guidance. I knew successfully breastfeeding
a preemie was going to be difficult, but Sarah helped me every
step of the way,” said Paige.
If you’ve had an exceptional
experience at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center, we would love
to hear from you.
To share your story, email Sue Necessary
at [email protected] or
post a short story on our Facebook page
at Facebook.com/osfstjoseph.
Sue Necessary, Director
Marketing and Communications
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
2200 E. Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 665-5748
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Because of the Sisters and their Mission of serving with the
greatest care and love, OSF patients receive a different, special
kind of care. “The way I was treated as a patient, and the way
they prayed with me and for me, it is evident the staff is driven
by love,” said Paige. “God truly does provide for the patients at
OSF, and He provided these amazing people to care for me in a
time I needed them most.”
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For more information about the Birthing
Cneter at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center,
please call (309) 665-4703 or visit
osfstjoseph.org/birth.
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OUR BABY-FRIENDLY JOURNEY
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center has embarked on a journey to
become designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital. The Baby-Friendly
Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program launched by the
World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to encourage and recognize
hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care
for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding.
So, with this constant change in maternity care, how do moms
know what information is best to care for their little bundle of joy?
“Our goal in becoming a Baby-Friendly Hospital is to provide the
gold standard of maternity care to new moms and babies,”
says Sarah Musselman, lactation consultant at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center. “This means we are committed to educating new
moms about the health impact of breastfeeding; ensuring moms
and infants receive appropriate, evidence-based care; and
preparing new moms and dads to be confident parents.”
Each labor and delivery nurse at OSF St. Joseph recently completed
15 hours of Baby-Friendly training. When moms deliver at
OSF St. Joseph, their babies will receive the best maternity care
available, resulting in better outcomes for both mom and baby.
Babies “room in” with mom, where parents can get to know
baby’s behaviors and learn new parenting skills. Babies even room
in during certain procedures such as blood draws and newborn
screenings. By not separating mom and baby during these
procedures, babies experience less stress, eat more, and are
overall healthier.
Baby-Friendly Hospitals recognize breastfeeding for the continued
normal development of the infant. Moms who choose to breastfeed require assistance and support every step of the way.
OSF St. Joseph is prepared to provide the correct information to
help these moms successfully achieve this goal.
“We chose the Baby-Friendly journey to provide a voice for our
little patients who can’t speak for themselves,” says Amanda Goff,
lactation consultant at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. “Our BabyFriendly training helps provide parents with the most current,
evidence-based information to help make the best choices for
their newborn.”
For more information about the Birthing Center at
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, please visit osfstjoseph/birth
or call (309) 665-4703. To learn more about the Baby-Friendly
Hospital initiative, please visit babyfriendlyusa.org.
WOMEN’S GIVING INITIATIVE
AWARDS FIRST GR ANT
Members of Women Empowered, a giving initiative of the
OSF St. Joseph Foundation, awarded their program’s first grant
this winter to support domestic violence training for front-line
staff at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
Karen Thacker, executive director of nursing at OSF St. Joseph,
believes this training is important and will be beneficial for staff.
“In the wake of the recent surge in the media around domestic
violence, it has been noted front-line health care staff at
OSF St. Joseph would greatly benefit from focused education
and training on domestic violence by a specialist in the field,”
says Karen. “We need to ensure our clinical staff is equipped
with the tools to recognize and assess these situations when
patients being afflicted come through our doors.”
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Developed in 2014, Women Empowered is currently 34
members strong and seeks to engage local women who are
passionate about women’s health to fund and champion
women’s services at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. Members
are invited to attend special events and classes in women’s
health, and will help support innovative programming on
women’s services at the medical center.
To learn more about Women Empowered, please contact
Jennifer Sedbrook, director of philanthropy, OSF Healthcare
Foundation, Eastern Region, at (309) 665-4901.
For patients newly diagnosed with
a medical condition, getting in better
physical and mental shape before starting
treatment can improve outcomes and
reduce complications.
This is the idea behind prehabilitation,
or “prehab.”
GET TING HEALTHIER
BEFORE SURGERY
WITH PREHABILITATION
Prehab is a form of rehabilitation designed to increase patients’
ability to function in anticipation of an upcoming surgery or
other major medical treatment.
“The time between a diagnosis and the beginning of therapy is
an ideal teaching moment, and can be successfully used to help
patients cope with their anxiety and worries about their future,”
said Stephanie Dotson, manager, OSF Rehabilitation Services.
“There is a window of time when newly diagnosed patients are
thinking about their upcoming treatment and want to do things
to help themselves,” she continues.
Prehabilitation prepares patients
to withstand the stress of surgery.
Scientific evidence supports the value of preparing patients to
improve their health prior to medical treatments. The team of
certified STAR® clinicians at OSF Rehabilitation Services helps
patients optimize their outcomes and maintain a desired level of
quality of life and well-being.
STAR® therapists tailor prehabilitation interventions to each
individual’s needs following the evaluation of many factors,
including the patient’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and any other
pre-existing health conditions.
Prehab is beneficial for a variety of patients preparing for many
different types of surgeries.
A woman with breast cancer who is scheduled to undergo
a mastectomy and/or breast reconstruction may benefit from
prehabilitation support. A physical therapist can prescribe
upper-body strengthening and range-of-motion exercises
to reduce the risk of postoperative pain and other
complications, such as “frozen shoulder.”
by a physical therapist in order to
strengthen the pelvic floor. The earlier the
pelvic floor muscles are strengthened and
these exercises are made a part of a
regular routine, the better the outcomes.
Treatment for head and neck cancers
often changes the patient’s ability to chew,
swallow, or talk. A physical therapist will
prescribe swallowing exercises prior to
surgery and chemoradiation to help
improve swallowing outcomes after
treatment. Better swallowing outcomes
lead to the patient being able to eat,
which in turn prevents weight loss,
improves overall energy and strength,
and leads to a quicker recovery.
Prehabilitation can also benefit men
prior to prostate surgery, and individuals
preparing for spinal, colorectal, or
orthopedic surgery.
“Prehabilitation prepares patients to
withstand the stress of surgery so they
are able to recover faster and function
better after the procedure,” says Stephanie.
“Pre-surgery conditioning helps patients
take an active role in their own recovery.
We see first-hand how prehabilitation is
benefitting our patients physically,
mentally, and emotionally.”
For more information on the STAR
Program® at OSF Rehabilitation
Services, please call (309) 661-6080
or email [email protected].
Men and women anticipating pelvic surgery such as
prostatectomy, TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate),
or bladder sling placement can benefit from exercises guided
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WORKING TOGETHER
TO KEEP YOUR HEALTH
IN THE LIMELIGHT
Gail Dobbins of East Peoria is a very
active and healthy 67-year-old.
She owns her own health care marketing
business, with clients from Illinois,
Michigan, and California. Gail is also a
passionate thespian, and is the director
of operations at Heartland Theatre
Company in Normal.
So, when Gail began not feeling well,
she scheduled an appointment with her
primary care physician. She didn’t have
time to be sick – she had deadlines and
curtain calls.
“I had just not been feeling right,” says
Gail. “It’s not that I was really sick, or
had one specific symptom, but I knew
something was wrong.”
Gail had a physical with Cynthia Anagnos,
PA, at OSF Medical Group – College
Avenue Internal Medicine, but all of her
test results came back normal. Gail had
been going to the Anticoagulation Clinic
at OSF Medical Group – College Avenue
to monitor the level of anticoagulant in
her blood, since she was on blood
thinners and had consistently low blood
pressure. In October of 2014, during
one of her routine visits, Gail’s blood
pressure had dropped extremely low,
and she reported feeling fatigued.
And that was the key word her health
care providers needed to hear.
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E X P ER IENC E T HE D I FFE R E N C E
“I just didn’t think of mentioning I was fatigued until the OSF
staff asked me,” said Gail. “I work two full-time jobs and always
keep myself really busy. Who wouldn’t feel tired?”
Dr. Duncan, Gail’s primary care physician, ordered a complete
blood count (CBC) – a test that gives important information
about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, such as red
and white blood cells, hemoglobin levels, and platelets.
Gail’s CBC was conducted on October 9, 2014, at 4 p.m. A
laboratory technician noticed something unusual in Gail’s lab
results, and called the on-call physician. Dr. Kantamneni called
Gail at home at 9:24 p.m. the same day with the results. Her
hemoglobin level was 7.7 – way below the normal range of 12
to 15 for a woman her age.
“Dr. Kantamneni instructed me to come in to the OSF St. Joseph
Emergency Department right away to receive a blood transfusion,”
said Gail. “I didn’t think it was very serious, so I was just going
to let it go. But she insisted and urged me to get to the hospital
immediately.”
Individuals who suffer from extremely low hemoglobin levels
have decreased oxygen levels in their blood. This can lead to
damaged organs. The heart must also work harder to make up
for the lack of hemoglobin in the system, which can cause heart
attacks. The condition causing the low hemoglobin levels could
also be life-threatening and needs to be identified immediately.
“It was her relentlessness and caring nature that ultimately
made me take action,” continued Gail.
Since Gail lived in East Peoria, OSF St. Joseph staff arranged for
her to go to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria for her
blood transfusion. When Gail arrived, a medical team was
waiting for her with all of her health information.
The medical team at OSF Saint Francis ruled out internal bleeding,
and diagnosed Gail with anemia, a severe iron deficiency, which
caused her hemoglobin level to get dangerously low. Gail received
two units of blood, electrolytes, and an iron supplement.
“OSF was proactive, and it saved my life,” said Gail. “The
Anticoagulation Clinic staff worked with Dr. Duncan’s office
who communicated with the OSF St. Joseph Lab who
transferred my paperwork to the OSF Saint Francis Emergency
Department– they were watching out for me more than I was
watching out for myself.”
Gail continues to get a CBC test every two weeks at
OSF Medical Group – College Avenue, and she receives her
results almost immediately through the OSF myHealth app.
The app allows Gail to look at her most recent hemoglobin
and CBC results, compare those to past results, and see what
the normal range is.
“I love OSF myHealth – it is truly a godsend!” exclaims Gail.
“My test results load into the app right after Dr. Duncan looks at
them. It is a wonderful way to stay on top of my results and my
health. It makes me comfortable to know I have access, rather
than to wait and worry for results.”
Gail now checks her blood pressure and takes iron supplements
every day. Her energy level is back to where it used to be – just
in time for a busy spring performance schedule at Heartland
Theatre Company.
“The beauty of OSF for me is their integrated medical records
and OSF myHealth app. It allows me to have access to
exceptional health care at home in East Peoria or while at work
in Bloomington-Normal,” says Gail. “Every single staff member
of the OSF HealthCare team truly works together like a family,
and they save lives. I should know – they saved mine.”
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SNOW SHOVELING –
A REAL RISK FOR HEART AT TACK
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Snow storms are not unusual for Central Illinois. So, when Bob Barnes of Colfax came
home from work on February 17, 2014, to eight inches of snow, he did what he always
did. He grabbed his snow shovel and headed outside.
After shoveling his driveway for 45 minutes, Bob went inside to rest. He experienced
cramping in both arms and severe jaw pain. The pain increased when he tried to lie
down, and he told his wife, Kathy, to call 9-1-1.
The EMCAA Ambulance Service in Colfax responded, conducted an EKG (electrocardiogram),
and realized Bob was having a heart attack. They called OSF St. Joseph Medical Center to
alert them a heart attack patient was en route. The ambulance headed to OSF St. Joseph,
following a snow plow the entire way.
“I wasn’t having chest pains like many people talk about when experiencing a heart
attack, so it never occurred to me that’s what it may be,” recalls Bob.
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Bob is a healthy 53-year-old operations
manager at Caterpillar in Pontiac. He had
no prior history of any serious illness, nor
family history. His cholesterol and blood
pressure were at normal levels.
Dr. Yogesh Agarwal, cardiologist with
HeartCare Midwest greeted EMS as they
arrived. Bob was rushed to the Cardiac
Catheterization Lab, where Dr. Agarwal
identified two arteries with 99 percent
blockage. Two stents were placed, and he
was prescribed medication to reduce the
risk of a second heart attack.
OSF gave me a second chance,
and I’m going to enjoy life and
everyone around me.
Bob also uses OSF myHealth to keep up on his latest test results
and to keep in contact with his OSF care team. OSF myHealth is
an online program and smartphone app, which connects patients
to their doctor’s office. Patients can schedule appointments,
request prescription refills, review their health history, receive test
results, and pay bills – online, any time.
One year after his heart attack and quadruple bypass heart
surgery, Bob is thankful to be alive.
“I didn’t always appreciate what I had until it was almost gone,”
says Bob. “OSF gave me a second chance, and I’m going to enjoy
life and everyone around me.”
For more information about heart services and
cardiac surgery at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center,
please visit osfstjoseph.org/heart.
DON’T DRIVE. CALL 9-1-1.
Bob continued to experience chest
heaviness and discomfort in his neck,
arms, and shoulders. He returned to
OSF St. Joseph on April 4, 2014, for
quadruple bypass heart surgery with
Dr. G. Bradley Smith, cardiothoracic
surgeon with HeartCare Midwest.
Bob spent six days at OSF St. Joseph and
returned home with assistance from
OSF Home Health. He now attends
Cardiac Rehabilitation at OSF St. Joseph.
He continues to see Dr. Agarwal for
follow-up visits at HeartCare Midwest.
“I cannot say enough good things about
my care at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center,”
says Bob. “The nurses were awesome, Dr.
Smith answered all of our questions, and
Dr. Agarwal was very reassuring. I don’t
know if I would’ve gotten through it
without them.”
According to the American Heart Association,
50 percent of people drive themselves to the hospital
when heart attack symptoms are present. However,
nationally and locally, the average time from arrival
to treatment is significantly reduced by ambulance.
Once first responders have assessed the patient,
they contact the hospital emergency department,
informing them of a possible heart attack patient.
While in route to the hospital, medical staff at the
Emergency Department can begin preparation for
the patient; they will arrange medical equipment and
specific treatment rooms or labs, and specialists and
staff are brought together, all before the patient arrives.
If you or a loved one is experiencing heart attack
symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of
breath, discomfort in the upper body, nausea, or
light-headedness, don’t drive. Call 9-1-1.
“Dr. Agarwal has truly made a difference
in my life,” says Bob. “During my
appointments, he comes in, sits in a chair,
and makes sure I understand everything
that is going on. I can tell he truly cares.”
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COVER STORY
LIFE AFTER LOSS:
A STORY OF GRIEF AND GIVING BACK
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People respond to tragedy in a variety of ways. When Diane
Simpson lost her son, Sgt. Timothy Simpson, she responded
with heartbreak, grief, and generosity.
“Everyone at OSF has been very kind, sweet, and supportive,” says
Diane. “I love my fellow co-workers – they have been there for
me through it all, and I am glad I am able to give back to OSF for
everything they have done for me during this painful time.”
Tim, 37, was an Army Black Hawk Crew Chief from 2nd Battalion,
285th Aviation Regiment stationed at Papago Park Military
Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona. Tim served in the U.S. Army
for 12 years, including three tours in Iraq. He left active military
duty in 2010 to join the Arizona National Guard, completed
military aviation training, and become a Black Hawk Crew Chief.
Tim tragically passed away on May 30, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona,
during emergency surgery after suffering a trauma unrelated
to his military duties.
The majority of Diane’s donation made to the OSF St. Joseph
Foundation went directly to her department in the Family Care
Center to be used on new medical equipment. The remaining
balance of her donation has been assigned to the Patient and
Family Emergency Fund, which helps provide transportation
assistance and cover medication costs for impoverished
patients at OSF St. Joseph.
“Everyone who met Tim loved him,” says Diane. “He was proud
to represent his country, but what he will be remembered for
the most is his selfless acts of kindness.”
“Diane’s generosity is very touching and inspirational, as is her
dedication to the Mission,” says Jennifer Sedbrook, director of
philanthropy, OSF Foundation Eastern Region. “It takes a very
strong person to be so generous during such a difficult time
in her life.”
So, when her son passed away, Diane wanted to do something
to honor his memory – something Tim would do. She made
a selfless act of kindness and donated a generous amount of
money to her employer – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
“I wanted to make a donation to an organization close to me,”
said Diane. “I think Tim would have liked it too, because I
have been with OSF HealthCare for so long – they are my
second family.”
Diane has been with OSF St. Joseph for 22 years. She started in
Food Services, and then moved to Housekeeping while taking
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes at night. Since obtaining
her CNA license, Diane has been on the Family Care Center (FCC)
floor as a patient care technician for 16 years.
After Tim passed away, Diane took a three-week leave of
absence from work. During this time, Diane’s colleagues
volunteered to work extra hours to fill in her shifts and visited
her at home to make sure she was doing okay. Diane’s co-worker,
Pam Wittenberg, and Pam’s husband, Michael, surprised her
and created a custom flag box for Tim’s military flag and ribbons.
A plaque commemorating Sgt. Timothy Simpson and Diane’s
donation will be placed in the new surgical family waiting room
at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
“I just want something good to come out of this tragedy,”
says Diane. “Tim was always very generous, and I know he
would have wanted me to be, too.”
OSF ST. JOSEPH FOUNDATION
The OSF St. Joseph Foundation is dedicated to
supporting the life-saving and healing work of
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center by pursuing charitable
gifts through an active and comprehensive fund
development program.
Donor gifts to the Foundation help the medical center
provide health care excellence to the sick, the poor,
the injured, the aged, and the dying.
Community support has allowed the OSF St. Joseph
Foundation to invest more than $4 million in health
care for the Bloomington-Normal community since
1993.
For more information about the OSF St. Joseph
Foundation, please call (309) 665-4900 or visit
osfhealthcarefoundation.org/Bloomington.
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SET TING THE STANDARD IN HEART C ARE.
ONE HEART SURGERY AT A TIME.
Ken Masuda of Chenoa, Illinois, had a
four vessel coronary artery bypass
on October 31, 2013, at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center. Prior to his surgery,
Ken was a healthy 74-year-old who
exercised every day, and ran many
Hawaii marathons between his early
forties and mid-sixties.
He had no prior history of heart issues,
but his father passed away from heart
disease.
“The risk of heart disease is strongly
linked to family history,” said Dr. Jesse
VanLe, cardiothoracic surgeon with
HeartCare Midwest at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center. “If you have a family
history of heart disease, you may be at
greater risk for heart attack, stroke, or
other heart problems.”
I will never forget my
nurses, physicians, surgeon,
and physical therapists.
Ken experienced five minutes of mild
chest pain while at a movie theater.
He assumed it was nothing, but later
contacted his primary care physician at
OSF Medical Group – Chenoa just to be
safe. An EKG showed a new and old
infarct – a small area of dead tissue on the
heart resulting from poor blood supply.
A nuclear stress test was done at
OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht
Medical Center in Pontiac by HeartCare
Midwest cardiologist, Dr. Anitha
Perinchery, where further heart damage
was discovered.
Ken underwent a cardiac catheterization
at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center by
HeartCare Midwest cardiologist,
Dr. Yogesh Agarwal. A cardiac
catheterization is a medical procedure
used to diagnose and treat heart conditions. During this
procedure, Dr. Agarwal identified blockage, and surgery
was needed.
Ken’s coronary artery bypass was scheduled at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center on October 31, 2013, with Dr. VanLe.
“I had a lot of apprehension and anxiety about the surgery,”
said Ken. “But Dr. VanLe answered all my questions in a very
empathetic way. Because of his support and reassurance, I knew
I would do well.”
The best heart care blends excellence and innovation, day in and
day out. When patients come to OSF St. Joseph for their heart
surgery, they have shorter stays, less complications, and better
outcomes. This means our patients get back to their lives and
the people they love quicker.
Ken was discharged three short days after his surgery. He
received OSF Home Health and completed Cardiac Rehabilitation
at OSF Saint James.
“We provide patient-centered heart care using advanced
methods of diagnosis and treatment for various heart issues,”
said Dr. VanLe. “When patients come to OSF St. Joseph for their
heart care needs, they can expect to receive comprehensive
education, technologically advanced diagnostic testing and
treatments, and supportive cardiac rehabilitation.”
Because of the comprehensive treatment Ken received before,
during, and after his surgery, he has made a full recovery like so
many cardiac surgery patients at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
Ken wanted to give back. He is now a Patient Advocate
Volunteer at OSF St. Joseph, where he visits with patients
who are getting ready to have surgery. Ken sits and listens to
their concerns. “The volunteers and patients at OSF St. Joseph
are the greatest support group,” said Ken. “I get better, and
they get better.”
“I will never forget my nurses, physicians, surgeon, and physical
therapists, because they treated me so well,” said Ken. “To this
day, I go back and thank them for their excellent care, because
without them, I would not be here today.”
For more information about heart services and cardiac
surgery at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, please visit
osfstjoseph.org/heart.
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More than 220 guests enjoyed an evening in Nashville
on November 1, 2014, at the 26th Annual OSF St. Joseph
Foundation Crystal Ball. The generous donor support at the
Crystal Ball helped the Foundation raise $107,000, which will
support equipment for the medical center’s hybrid operating
room – a first of its kind in McLean County.
26 TH ANNUAL CRYSTAL BALL
HELPS FUND THE FUTURE
During a special funding appeal at this year’s event, $14,900
was raised specifically for dosimetry badges for staff
operating in the hybrid operating room. Badges will show
real-time radiation exposure and will allow staff to make
adjustments to staffing for long and complicated cases.
Thanks to donor support during the Crystal Ball, badges can
be ordered for each staff person.
The Boots & Diamonds: An Evening in Nashville-themed event
was co-chaired by Connie Nord and Connie Mandula with a live
auction and a jewelry raffle featuring exquisite pieces generously
donated by Bremer Jewelry. Nashville recording artist Eric Lee
Beddingfield provided entertainment for the evening.
The hybrid operating room at OSF St. Joseph
Medical Center will allow for diagnostic
and surgical procedures simultaneously.
Greg Cook, general manager of Great Plains Media, Inc.,
and president of the OSF St. Joseph Foundation Council, was
honored with the 2014 Crystal Ball Award for his outstanding
support and dedication to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
The OSF St. Joseph Foundation wishes to offer their sincerest
thanks in appreciation to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and
friends for making this year’s gala a fun and successful one.
Be sure to save the date for the 27th Annual Crystal Ball on
Saturday, November 7, 2015.
For more information about the hybrid operating room,
or to learn more about the OSF Foundation office at
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, please visit:
www.osfhealthcarefoundation.org/bloomington.
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OPERATING ROOM OF THE FUTURE
The hybrid operating room at
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center will
allow for diagnostic and surgical
procedures simultaneously. Patients
will not need to schedule a second
appointment for surgery or be transferred
to another hospital if surgery is needed.
A comprehensive hybrid operating room
will serve complex cardiovascular and
neurosurgery needs.
The hybrid operating room at
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center will:
• Be the first universal hybrid operating
room in McLean County
• Result in a faster recovery for patients
• Increase operating room efficiencies
by reducing costs
• Decrease a patient’s length of stay
in the hospital
• Reduce the opportunity for infections
WELCOME NEW PROVIDERS
Jennifer Gibb, FNP-BC
OSF Medical Group –
Gastroenterology
1701 E. College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 665-4040
Carissa Gorham, CNS
Illinois Neurological
Institute (INI)
2200 Fort Jesse Road,
Suite 200
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 661-6240
Paul Hakes, MD
OSF Medical Group –
El Paso
100 Delaney Road
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-2260
Brian Hamm, DPM
OSF Medical Group – Podiatry
1701 E. College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 664-3038
Chris Johnson, MD
OSF Medical Group –
Orthopedics
1701 E. College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 664-3038
Marcella Lindstrom,
FNP-BC
OSF Medical Group –
Gastroenterology
1701 E. College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 665-4040
Emily McKenna, CNS
Illinois Neurological
Institute (INI)
2200 Fort Jesse Road,
Suite 200
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 661-6240
Virginia Moody, MD
OSF Behavioral Health
405 Kays Drive, Suite C
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 664-3130
Brian Schrock, PA
OSF Medical Group –
Orthopedics
1701 E. College Avenue
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 664-3038
Jianxun Zhou, MD, PhD
OSF Physiatry,
Illinois Neurology Institute
2200 Fort Jesse Road,
Suite 200
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 661-6240
Jamie Jones, FNP
OSF Medical Group –
PromptCare
Sarah Oliver, PAC
OSF Medical Group –
PromptCare
For a list of locations and phone numbers for OSF PromptCare,
please visit osfhealthcare.org/promptcare.
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Bloomington, IL
2200 E. Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Providing world-class heart care
Shorter stays. Fewer complications. Better outcomes.
When patients come to OSF St. Joseph for their
heart surgery, they get back to their lives and the
people they love quicker.
You have a choice. Choose the hospital that
continues to set the standard in heart care.
One heart surgery at a time.
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