Osf Saint James Hospital

Name :

Osf Saint James Hospital

Address  :

2500 W. Reynolds Street

Town  :

Pontiac

State  :

Illinois

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

61764

Phone  :

815 842 2828

Web URL  :


Description

Welcome to OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center
OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center a stateoftheart 42bed replacement health care facility completed in 2002 is dedicated to providing the best care for every patient and family who chooses us Our mission has always been to provide patientfocused care that exemplifies individuality and hospitality for all we serve Every patient every time


History

The Generosity of Mr John W Albrecht
OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center was completed in 2002 This entirely new replacement facility became a reality through the generosity of others A large portion of the cost of building the medical center was provided through the estate of a farmer who wanted to give back to the area in which he had always lived John W Albrecht Mr Albrechts Last Will and Testament set aside a major portion of his estate for the explicit purpose of building a healthcare facility in or near the community he loved Employees physicians area residents organizations and businesses also donated willingly to the Partners in Progress campaign along with significant support from The Sisters of The Third Order of St Francis While the architecture equipment services and infrastructure is beautiful and modern however it is the OSF Saint James Community of Caregivers over 500 strong that makes it a place of genuine caring love and commitment to its patients and their families and to the Mission of The Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis
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