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OSF Saint Anthony’s Opens New Primary Care Office in Wood River OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center opened a new primary care office in Wood River on Monday, August 3. OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 1853 Vaughn Road, provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages. As the only family medicine and primary care practice in Wood River, OSF Medical Group – Primary Care offers preventive care, chronic disease management, annual wellness visits and treatment for everyday illnesses and injuries. “We’re focused on expanding access to care for patients throughout the Riverbend region,” says Lisa Schepers, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, president, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “The new OSF Medical Group - Primary Care location in Wood River provides convenience and gives patients greater flexibility when making decisions about their care.”
• Chronic disease management • Health risk assessments • Immunizations • Preventive care • Referrals to specialty care • School and sports physicals • Treatment of illnesses and injuries • Well woman exams Lisa Reid, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, pictured below, is accepting new patients in the new OSF Medical Group – Primary Care office in Wood River. Lisa’s nursing philosophy is to provide individualized care to her patients by acknowledging their unique situations, educating them and their families, and providing unconditionally compassionate, high-quality care.
“The decision to work for OSF Medical Group reflects my commitment to being part of a community that I truly value,” Lisa says. “When I initially joined OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, I was As part of OSF HealthCare, patients have part of the team in the Godfrey office. But when the opportunity arose to access to coordinated specialty care join the primary care team in our new when needed. The new OSF Medical Wood River location, which is also the Group – Primary Care office in Wood River also offers same-day appointments only primary care office of any kind in Wood River, I saw a great opportunity whenever possible, making it easy for to continue serving patients in a small families to get the care they need close community and develop a sense of to home. home in new surroundings.” Office hours for the new OSF Medical During appointments, Lisa emphasizes Group – Primary Care office in Wood compassion, ensuring patients actively River are: contribute to their care plans. “I began • Monday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. my health care career as a paramedic, • Tuesday – Friday | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and then my nursing journey was Among the services offered at the new driven by a desire for a higher level of OSF Medical Group – Primary Care office care, leading to bachelor’s and master’s in Wood River are: degrees. Family medicine aligns with my passion for caring for people of all ages,” • Advanced care planning Lisa says. • Annual checkups and wellness visits • Care coordination
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enjoy family time and outdoor activities. Caring for animals is not just a hobby; it extends to volunteering at nursing homes with her miniature horse and spreading smiles through animalassisted activities. Lisa’s areas of expertise encompass: • • • • • •
Anxiety Dementia Depression Diabetes High blood pressure Obesity
New and existing patients of Lisa can schedule appointments to see her in the new OSF Medical Group – Primary Care office in Wood River by calling (618) 467-1580. Her patients can also stay connected by signing up for OSF MyChart (osfmychart.org), a secure way to access medical information, check lab results, request appointments and send messages.
Lisa Reid
Raised in Gillespie, Illinois, Lisa and her husband, residents of a small farm,
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NOW OPEN Your New Primary Care Office in Wood River OSF Medical Group – Primary Care 1853 Vaughn Road | Wood River
A healthier community starts here. Our new primary care office is now open and ready to serve you and your family with personalized care for every stage of life.
Hours Monday | 8 a.m.‒5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday | 7 a.m.‒5 p.m.
Now accepting patients. Scheduled and same-day appointments are available to help keep your family healthy.
Scan for more information, including directions. Call today to schedule your appointment with Lisa Reid, APRN. (618) 467-1580