MENDOTA – OSF Multispecialty Services is pleased to announce the DAISY Award was recently presented to Tamera Henkel, RN, BSN from the OSF Medical Group –
OSF contacting patients in vaccine signup
Star Courier
As the State of Illinois moved into Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, OSF HealthCare is preparing to offer vaccinations to some patients. The Henry and Stark County Health Department is managing the Henry and Stark county allocation of vaccines.
On Monday, online registration through the Health Department opened for those 65 years and older, Phase 1A, and 1B residents.
“In some areas across our Ministry, OSF HealthCare received a limited number of doses, which will be offered to those who are 65 years old and older, who are at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing complications,” said Sarah Overton, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer and vice president of clinical services for OSF Multispecialty Services. Patients who meet the age requirement with multiple chronic diseases such as congestive heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease and diabetes, to name a few, will be among the first contacted. “W