Innovative firsts for the Rockford area performed by the physicians affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center include open-heart and beating heart bypass surgeries; innovative valve-replacement cardiac surgery; implantable cardiac defibrillators; total hip replacement surgeries; brachytherapy radiation therapy for prostate and lung cancer; implantable pain-relief devices and the use of artificial skin for burn patients.
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.
Vision
Embracing God's great gift of life, we are one OSF ministry transforming health care to improve the lives of those we serve.This Vision refers to all components of OSF HealthCare including OSF Healthcare System, OSF Healthcare Foundation and OSF Saint Francis, Inc