OSF announces addition of St. Margaret’s doctors

Hospital chain also gives directions on how to acquire records from St. Margaret’s

Shaw Local News Network

OSF HealthCare announced the addition of former St. Margaret’s Health providers to its ministry.

OSF has completed phase one of its purchase, which includes Midtown Plaza complex, Midtown Health Center and Granville Clinic. These locations will open soon to offer the community a variety of new care options, including OSF Medical Group – Primary Care as well as OSF Rehabilitation.

Joining OSF Medical Group - Primary Care at the former Midtown Primary Care location: Dr. Grant Reed, Dr. Andrew Zidow, Dr. Michelle Vasquez, Dr. Anju Patel, Dr. Kara Fess, and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Hallie Konieczki.

Joining OSF PromptCare at the former Midtown walk-in location: Dr. Rahul Sampat, and APPs Amy Corsolini, Brigitte Pratt, Candace Ramirez, Melissa Ramirez, Keith Christensen, and Tamara Dunlap-Workman.

Dr. Shawn Bailey will join Granville Primary Care. Dr. Dexter Angeles, Dr. Robert Koogler, and Todd Kuzma, APP, will be located at Midtown Plaza.

Joining OSF Primary Care Princeton: Dr. Travis Swink, Jen Gutshall, APP, and Kellie Kozlowski, Psychiatric Mental Health NP.

Other providers who have agreed to join OSF HealthCare include: Dr. Louis Lukancic, Dr. Robert Morrow, Dr. Vijay Sharma, Dr. Fazal Khan, Dr. Michael Morrow, Dr. Ricardo Calderon and APPs Cynthia Salazar, Elizabeth Stuart, Britnae Lewis, Patricia Blackburn, Karen Eggers, and Taylor Vipond. Locations to be determined.

OSF adds gastroenterology services in the Illinois Valley

OSF HealthCare will add providers in gastroenterology and primary care in the Illinois Valley.

The addition of Geetha Dodda, MD, and Jenny Gaworski, APRN, ensures access for patients in need of gastroenterology services, the hospital chain said in a Friday news release. Their location is to be determined.

Deb Herz, APRN, a primary care provider, will be joining OSF to provide patient care at OSF Medical Group – Primary Care located at 1650 Midtown Road in Peru.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

Anne Devert, of Princeton, is handed a card with information by OSF Stephanie Eddens, program manager for senior behavioral wellness, during First Responder night at the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp baseball game at Schweickert Stadium on June 20 in Peru. ON THE COVER: OSF Healthcare had booths with representatives helping Illinois Valley residents with questions and services during First Responder night at the Pistol Shrimp baseball game.

OSF provides options for Illinois Valley heart patients

With the closing of St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, OSF HealthCare has other options for patients seeking cardiovascular care.

OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute has served the Interstate 80 corridor for more than 25 years and will continue to have a significant presence in the region, delivering services to Spring Valley patients at nearby locations, OSF said in a news release.

For information, call OSF Cardiovascular Institute in Ottawa at 815-434-0276.

For medication refills, patients should contact their pharmacy.

Patients who already have appointments scheduled will receive a letter and/or phone call from the OSF Cardiovascular Institute prior to their appointment, directing them to the appropriate location for care.

“OSF Cardiovascular Institute is committed to delivering quality heart care for the Illinois Valley communities,” Dr. Darrel Gumm, vice president of OSF Cardiovascular Institute, said in a news release. “From general cardiology to complex surgeries, our exceptional cardiology team is here to serve the communities in the Illinois Valley with the greatest care and love.”

Request a copy of St. Margaret’s records

Former St. Margaret’s patients should request a copy of their medical records from St. Margaret’s Health (SMH), which has partnered with a vendor to assist patients with this process. Visit aboutsmh.org/medical-records-request and complete the Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Health Information form. When filling out the form, list the reason for the request and where to send the records. Complete the form and fax it to 815-664-1169 or mail it to: SMH Medical Records Requests 600 E. First St. Spring Valley, IL 61362

SMH will no longer accept requests over the phone or by message, but if you have a question related to your records, call 815-664-1583. Expect at least 30 days to receive your records. Record requests from the vendor working with SMH are subject to fees in accordance with state and federal laws. For radiology images performed at Peru or Spring Valley hospitals, call the Imaging Department at 815-664-1469.

Need more help?

Illinois Valley residents seeking information regarding their care can call 844673-2778. This line is available 24/7 and will offer individuals a direct connection to the information they need during this time. Additionally, patients may seek care at OSF OnCall Urgent Care in Ottawa and OSF PromptCare locations in Princeton, Streator, Mendota and Ottawa. Individuals can also get 24/7 virtual visits through OSF OnCall. Learn more at osfoncall.org/virtualvisit.