OSF HealthCare has always taken a proactively cautious approach to the spread of infectious conditions.
This includes:
- All OSF settings are prepared to identify and appropriately direct
patients to the correct place to receive care. These options are
convenient and also minimize the risk of unnecessary exposure.
For anyone who has questions or concerns about COVID-19, these options are available to get more information about screening, testing and care:- Chat with Clare, our digital chatbot
- Text OSF to 67634 to sign up for OSF COVID Companion.
- Call our COVID-19 Nurse Hotline, available 24/7, at (833) OSF-KNOW (833-673-5669)
- Infection prevention specialists are at every OSF hospital. They, along with other key leaders, are in touch daily with the updated surveillance information from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Michigan Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Patients and visitors may be asked to wear masks based on their presenting symptoms. At times, further evaluation is completed in rooms with special ventilation.
- Following guidelines from state and local public health organizations, OSF has cancelled certain classes and events. To see a list of cancellations in your area, click here.
- OSF is also conserving supplies according to federal health and safety guidelines to assure they are available to protect our patients, their families and our Mission Partners.
Learn More
To learn more and stay updated on COVID-19, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health, Michigan Department of Public Health or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Updates & Information
- What is COVID-19?
- What is OSF Doing?
- How Can I Help?
- Prevention & Care
- Closings, Cancellations & Visitor Restrictions
- Mission Partner Resources
Our 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.
