Godfrey – Two-year collaboration between United Methodist Village and OSF HealthCare Group has come to fruition in the form of a clinic at UMV which will be operated by OSF.
“United Methodist Village has been enhancing their health and wellness program by expanding their 8 dimensions of wellness (Physical, Health, Vocational, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Intellectual and Environmental) and how that impacts their resident’s daily living.”, said Anita Martinez, UMV Executive Director.
UMV Board of Directors recommended Executive Management contact OSF Saint Anthony regarding a partnership. Martinez met with Ajay Pathak, President and CEO of OSF Saint Anthony Health Center. The two found they held commonalities in thought around expansion and improvement of health and wellness for those they serve.
“Over the last two years, we’ve focused on how to take health care in a different direction, transforming health care and making it more impactful here in the river bend.”, said Pathak. “Our thought was …