Wake Up Tri-Counties Samantha from OSF HealthCare Talks Blood Drive, Feast of Saint Francis, Blessing of Pets, and Chronic Illnesses

Samantha Rux from OSF HealthCare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Blood Drive, Feast of Saint Francis, Blessing of the Pets, vaccines, and chronic illness prevention. OSF HealthCare St. Luke is heading into a busy fall season with community events and health reminders. The hospital’s October blood drive is set for Thursday, October 1st, from 7 AM to 5 PM in the East West Conference Room, with registration available through bloodcenter.org. OSF will also mark the Feast of St. Francis on Wednesday, October 7th, welcoming the Henry County Humane Society from 11 AM to 1 PM. A community pet blessing is planned for 12:30 PM. OSF is also encouraging flu shots, preventive care, and regular checkups to catch chronic illnesses early. Call 309-852-7700 for appointments.