Osf Saint Francis Med Center

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Name :

Osf Saint Francis Med Center

Address  :

800 NE Glen Oak Avenue

Town  :

Peoria

State  :

Illinois

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

61603 3200

Phone  :

309 655 2850

Web URL  :

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Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Hematologist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 616

Description
Mission
In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life

Vision
Recognizing Gods great gift of life we will be a Community of Caregivers pursuing perfection in healthcare quality safety service and financial integrity

This Vision refers to all components of OSF HealthCare including OSF Healthcare System OSF Healthcare Foundation and OSF Saint Francis Inc

History
HISTORY OF OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
The story of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center began more than 130 years ago in 1877 when five pioneering women arrived in Peoria These Sisters soon formed their own religious community The Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis and began working with the sick and injured in this young but growing community on the banks of the Illinois River The first hospital located in a twostory frame house was the start of todays OSF Saint Francis Medical Center a facility licensed for 616 beds with more than 5300 employees and a medical staff greater than 800
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