The following is reproduced with permission from Keith's Connection, the OSF St.Francis Medical Center news bulletin. Friday, February 4, 2011; Volume X, Issue 3
Even through blizzard, OSF employees answer the call.
All across central Illinois, we found ourselves digging out from the recent blizzard that dumped over a foot of snow across our OSF service areas. For the first time in many years, our Corporate Office locations, some OSF support services and physician offices were officially closed due to the inclement weather. Hospitals rolled out emergency protocols to keep our patients safe and well cared for. And once again, our employees answered the call.
Maintenance and housekeeping, food service, clinicians and technologists, physicians and nurses. . . all sacrificed their own needs and those of their families, to care for our patients in need. In times like these we are reminded of the impact of our call to serve. By God's grace, we Sisters and our healthcare ministry are blessed with all of you who dedicate your lives to helping others every day, no matter the weather or other interruptions of life. We Thank You! And we also thank your families. Their sacrifices and support of your work at OSF allow for you to live our Mission of serving with the greatest care and love.
