Detailed Introduction
OSF HealthCare - Medical Group (Primary Care) located at 106 S 1st St, Fairbury, IL 61739, is a primary care clinic operating under the umbrella of OSF HealthCare, a major integrated health system. OSF HealthCare was founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1877 and is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system is extensive, encompassing 17 hospitals, over 200 primary and specialty care clinics, and numerous urgent care locations across Illinois and Michigan, employing nearly 26,000 "Mission Partners" (employees).
The Fairbury clinic specifically focuses on providing comprehensive primary care services. This includes a range of medical offerings such as family medicine (catering to all ages, from infants to adults), internal medicine (for adults, particularly those with chronic or complex conditions), and geriatrics (specialized care for adults over 60). Key services provided include annual check-ups, preventive care, vaccinations, school and sports physicals, and management of chronic diseases. The clinic also facilitates referrals to specialty care within the broader OSF HealthCare network.
OSF HealthCare emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing that physical health is intertwined with emotional well-being, environmental factors, and access to basic necessities. To this end, they offer resources and support like care coordination, community resource connections, disease education, financial assistance, mental health services, nutrition counseling, and transportation programs.
For patient convenience, OSF HealthCare - Medical Group offers various appointment options, including same-day and next-day in-person visits, virtual (video) appointments, and E-Visits through their patient portal, OSF MyChart. This portal also allows patients to communicate with their doctors, access test results, request prescription refills, and manage appointments. The clinic in Fairbury has providers such as Jennifer A. Whitfill, APRN (Family Medicine) and Kathleen A. Leinen, DO (Family Medicine), and operates with regular business hours throughout the week. As a part of a larger healthcare system, it benefits from extensive resources and specialized institutes like the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, Cardiovascular Institute, and Illinois Neurological Institute, ensuring patients have access to a wide spectrum of medical expertise.
