Ottawa, Illinois Health & Wellness News

04/10/2026
Powerful Tools for Caregivers virtual class series offers support, confidence and practical skills
Family caregivers give so much of themselves while caring for loved ones. A new Virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series is designed to support careg…
03/30/2026
OSF HealthCare offers free skin cancer screenings in Ottawa
The OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Radiation Oncology at the Fox River Cancer, 1200 Starfire Drive, is offering a free skin cancer screening f…
11/06/2025
OSF HealthCare welcomes new specialist, Krystal Hanson
OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new behavioral health provider to its staff to better serve Peru and the surrounding areas.
10/28/2025
OSF HealthCare expands Behavioral & Mental Health services to Peru
OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce the expansion of OSF Behavioral & Mental Health services to Peru, enhancing access to compassionate, specialized care for…
09/04/2025
Dr. Baqir Jakvani joins OSF Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ottawa
OSF Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ottawa is pleased to welcome Baqir Jakvani, MD, to its team of providers. Dr. Jakvani provides comprehensive obs…
09/03/2025
OSF Home Health has earned the 2024 SHPBestTM “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award
OSF Home Health, located in Peru, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a 2024 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” for outstanding patient ex…
06/03/2025
OSF HealthCare offers healing program for survivors of sexual assault
Survivors of sexual assault will find support at OSF Resilient Healing, a new program that will be offered at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendo…
12/06/2024
OSF HealthCare Foundation donates 4,000 pounds of produce to local food pantries
In an effort to improve the lives of the people in the communities OSF HealthCare serves, the OSF HealthCare Foundation, along with dedicated Mission Partners …
11/25/2024
OSF HealthCare welcomes new provider to Peru
OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce the addition of Angella Greenwood, APRN, to its primary care team, enhancing medical services for Peru and its surroundin…
10/23/2024
OSF HealthCare Expands Women's Health Services with New Provider
OSF HealthCare is excited to welcome Katie Marshall, APRN, to its obstetrics and gynecology team, bringing enhanced women's health and midwifery services to Ot…