OSF Saint Anthony’s Announces November Community Events and Support Programs
The free programs include community resource tables, health screenings, support groups and smoking cessation services across the Alton area.
ALTON –OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center offers a variety of free community programs, support groups and health resources to help individuals and families live healthier lives. Join us at upcoming events to access valuable services, learn about local resources and connect with a supportive community. OSF OnCall Connect Community Resource Table Find us at an event near you. Our team can connect you to health services and share information that will help you manage your health.
• Health screenings, including blood pressure check, cholesterol and glucose (Available at most events.)
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• Help finding care
• Assistance with OSF MyChart
• Connection to resources, like food and transportation
• Enrollment in OSF OnCall digital health programs Where to find OSF OnCall:
• Community Hope Center, located at 1201 Hope Center Lane in Cottage Hills on Monday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Glen Carbon Community & Senior Center on Wednesday, November 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m.
• Salvation Army on Thursday, November 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Schwegel’s Market on Friday, November 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. *Weather permitting
• Maryville Outreach Center on Thursday, November 12 located at 504 East Division Street in Maryville from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• Senior Services Plus, located at 2603 North Rodgers Avenue in Alton from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• Riverbend Family Ministries, located at 144 East Ferguson in Wood River from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will be briefly closed from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
• Collinsville Food Pantry, located at 2009 Mall Street in Collinsville from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• Jesus Saves Ministries, located at 3717C Nameoki Road in Granite City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will briefly be closed from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
• Catholic Charities, located at 3512 McArthur Boulevard in Alton from noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Food is Love, “Block Party for Good,” located at 1 East 6th Street in Alton from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Weather permitting.
Recovery Café Hosted by Marla Nelson, LCPC and OSF Saint Anthony's Psychological Services Enjoy complimentary pastries and coffee while connecting with OSF Saint Anthony's Psychological Services for a conversation focused on support, recovery, and community resources. Hear from local organizations, discover available services, and leave with practical tools and strategies to support yourself or someone you care about who is affected by substance use disorder. Friday, November 20 at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, Alton For more information, please call 618-463-5443. Lymphedema Support First Thursday of the month at OSF Rehabilitation located at 228 Alton Square Mall Drive. For more information:(618) 462-5171. Stroke Support Share stories, learn from one another, and build a supportive community. Third Monday of each month at 4:00 PM at OSF Rehabilitation at Alton Square Mall Alton Square Mall Drive, Alton, IL. (Enter through rehab front entrance) For more information: (618) 474-6393 OSF Caring Circle (Breast Cancer Support Group) Third Saturday of each month, at 10 a.m. This is a supportive, compassionate space for women who are currently in treatment or adjusting to life as a survivor — a place to share, listen, and connect with others who truly understand. For more information: (618) 474-6791. OSF Weekly Support Groups: Overeaters Anonymous: Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG): Thursdays from 10-11:15 a.m. For more information about the psychological services offered at OSF Saint Anthony’s: (618) 474-6240.
OSF Services Quit Smoking Free smoking cessation support Get started on stopping by calling (618) 433-7609. Volunteer Do you love being around people and serving others? Come join our team of volunteers! Volunteers reinforce our Mission by lending the extra hands that truly enhance the quality of patient care. As a volunteer, you provide an important service to your community and have a chance to meet people and make new friends. For more information: (618) 474-6425.
About OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center: A 49-bed Rural Health designated acute care hospital in Alton, Illinois, OSF Saint Anthony’s serves the residents of Madison, Jersey and Macoupin counties. It is home to OSF Moeller Cancer Center, which provides the latest diagnostic tools and treatment for patients in a relaxing environment. OSF Saint Anthony’s also provides 24-hour access to a physician-staffed emergency department, in addition to cardiovascular, neurology, pulmonology, surgical, rehabilitation services and more. OSF Saint Anthony’s is fully accredited by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Facilities, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, American College of Radiology, American Heart Association, IDPH and TJC Primary Stroke Center. OSF Saint Anthony’s is part of OSF HealthCare – an integrated health system with 17 hospitals in Illinois and Michigan and robust Innovation and Digital Health divisions that provide access to specialty care and remote monitoring, helping people receive the care they need close to home. OSF HealthCare is operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis. OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate communities. Among these hospitals, 10 are acute care facilities, five are critical access hospitals and one is a continuing care facility. OSF has 2,141 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan and employs more than 27,000 Mission Partners across 170+ locations. These include OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in the state, and OSF OnCall, its digital health operating entity that offers hospital-at-home care. In addition, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which is composed of health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation as well as OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Learn more at osfhealthcare.org.
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