FORSYTH, IL (Chambana Today) – Forsyth-area residents will soon have increased access to primary care through an expansion of services at the OSF Medical Group clinic at 845 US Route 51.
Aminat Ogun, MD, a family medicine physician, will see patients on Wednesdays beginning June 19. People of all ages can see Dr. Ogun for a variety of primary care issues including annual physicals, illnesses, mental health concerns, and more. Dr. Ogun is a native of Nigeria and has been with OSF HealthCare since 2022.
“I believe in treating someone as I would treat my own family,” Dr. Ogun says. “I also think patient education is important because it leads to a better understanding of your health.”
“We are pleased to expand primary care to the Forsyth area,” says Marcia Cooper, vice president of Operations for OSF Medical Group. “Seeing a provider quickly is important to maintaining good health. Residents in the Forsyth area will soon have another option for timely and quality primary care.”
Dr. Ogun will join obstetrics and gynecology providers who are already seeing patients at the Forsyth clinic. OSF HealthCare is exploring bringing other specialties to the clinic to meet the needs of the area.
Those interested in making an appointment with Dr. Ogun can call (217) 443-5697 or visit the OSF HealthCare website.
About OSF HealthCare: OSF HealthCare, a comprehensive health system established by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. With a total of 16 hospitals, including 10 acute care, five critical access, and one transitional care facility, OSF HealthCare provides a wide range of medical services across Illinois and Michigan. The organization boasts a workforce of nearly 24,000 Mission Partners spread across 150+ locations. Additionally, OSF HealthCare operates two colleges of nursing and offers OSF Home Care Services, a vast network of home health and hospice services. Pointcore, Inc., a subsidiary of OSF HealthCare, encompasses various healthcare-related businesses. The organization also includes the OSF HealthCare Foundation, which serves as its philanthropic arm, and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital to promising healthcare innovation startups. In 2020, OSF OnCall, a digital health operating unit, was established, offering a hospital-at-home model of care. OSF OnCall ensures that patients receive care and services in their preferred manner, time, and location. Fortune has recognized OSF HealthCare as one of the most innovative companies in the United States. For more information, please visit osfhealthcare.org.