OSF Health hosts dedication ceremony for new Obstetrics & Gynecology offices in Lincoln

 

[April 25, 2024] 

Thursday morning the community welcomed another medical services provider to Lincoln. The OSF (Order of St. Francis) Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology is located at 601 Woodlawn (next door to Central Illinois Urgent Care. Representatives from OSF Health hosted a Blessing and Dedication service to mark the official opening of the women’s health facility.

Public Relations and Communications Coordinator Patricia Penn opened the ceremony with a welcome and introduction of various speakers for the event.

OSF Assistant Chaplain Pastoral Care, Father Donald Rozkowski led the opening prayer.

Bamidele A. Ogunleye, MD of Advanced Women's Healthcare spoke about his partnership with OSF and his team of highly skilled obstetrics and gynecology doctors, midwives, and advanced practice nurses.

OSF Medical Group Vice President of Operations, Marcia Cooper shared a "thank you" for those who came and the tradition of the "blessing" that they cherish. She spoke of the strategic partnership with Advanced Women's Care to bridge the gaps in obstetrics and gynecology care providing compassionate health care in smaller communities.

Cooper said, "At each of these clinics, women will find the heart of our care. While the miracle of labor and delivery will happen at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, everything else - from prenatal and postpartum care to well-woman checkups and gynecologic care - will be right in their neighborhood, close to home sweet home.

“Our OSF Sisters committed to caring for patients many years ago and continue to do so today. We are blessed to be part of a Ministry with the Mission of serving others with the greatest care and love."

She thanked their Mission Partners and said, "It took a village; without all of you, we wouldn't be here today. We are truly blessed. Thank you!"

Father "Don", as he calls himself, led in the blessing of the facility and its mission as well as prayed for all those who would come for care.

A ribbon cut was performed outside in front of the entrance to the facility. Tours and refreshments were served afterwards.

[Karen Castelein]