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News & Updates
Media coverage about our movement and updates from the team.
Streator council opposes OSF plan in Ottawa
Council votes 4-1 in opposition of plan, asks for expansion of its facility
OSF representatives speak on the Ottawa hospital replacement plan
A. J. Querciagrossa, Western Region CEO OSF Healthcare, Dr. Leonardo Lopez, Chief Medical Officer at St. Elizabeth’s and St. Paul’s, and Heather Bomstad, Chief of Nursing at St. Elizabeth’s, St. Paul’s, and the OSF Center for Health in Streator.
Photos: Hundreds attend public hearing on OSF proposal in Ottawa
Following pleas Thursday from dozens of Ottawa-area residents, the future of health care in La Salle County now is in the hands of an Illinois review board.
State panel hears plea from Ottawa-area residents to maintain hospital services
OSF official says medical group ‘contemplating changes’ to the hundreds in attendance
State panel to hear from public June 13 on OSF plans in Ottawa
Health Facilities and Services Review Board to take public comment for consideration
La Salle County Board opposes OSF plans in Ottawa, ahead of state panel’s review
Board votes 20-7 to oppose new hospital, transfer of services
Citizens for Healthcare in Ottawa file Department of Justice complaint against OSF
Complaint says OSF using monopoly power to play ‘dangerous game’ with health care facilities, services
Marseilles City Council opposes OSF hospital plan
The Marseilles City Council has adopted a resolution of opposition to OSF HealthCare’s plan to build a new hospital in neighboring Ottawa, which would alter the services offered there.
Interview with Colleen Burns, Dr. David Manigold, John Armstrong, and Jay McCracken
Discussion on the impact of the “under-bedded” plan as currently written by OSF HealthCare to build a new hospital in Ottawa to replace the current OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.
Naplate Board Opposes OSF HealthCare’s Plans
The resolution urges OSF to reconsider and maintain the full-service hospital our communities deserve.
Letter: Scrutinize OSF’s plans for KSB Hospital
A letter to the editor from Streator resident Larry Thomas
CHO sits down with Jay Lesure to discuss issues with OSF plans
Citizens for Healthcare in Ottawa, IL was on with Jay discussing OSF HealthCare and the future of healthcare in Ottawa and the surrounding area.
Ottawa Chamber Opposes OSF Plan
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce joined the Ottawa City Council on Thursday in voicing its opposition to OSF HealthCare’s plan for reducing and eliminating certain services it has traditionally offered at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
OSF Faces Ottawans Concerns About Shifting Services to Regional Model
More than 200 residents in the room, and nearly an equal number listening online, got a chance to voice their opinion regarding OSF Healthcare's vision for the proposed $124 Million hospital.
Ottawa City Council, public not swayed from dislike of OSF’s plan
The Ottawa City Council and roughly 250 citizens got the chance Wednesday to voice their opinion of OSF HealthCare’s plan for changes to medical care in their city.
OSF is getting pushback on plans to downscale Ottawa hospital as part of Illinois Valley revamp
The Ottawa City Council hosted a town hall discussion on OSF HealthCare's plans for Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa and Peru. Some Ottawa residents are concerned about a reduction in services in their city as OSF merges the two separate hospitals into one with two campuses.