OSF HealthCare will feature its OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van at the Bureau County Fair from August 22 to August 24. This mobile health unit offers clinic services, wellness checks, and education about chronic diseases and health management. The initiative, supported by donors Don and Val King, enhances access to health services in rural areas. The King Care-A-Van will be open for walk-in clinic services on:
Thursday, August 22: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday, August 23: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, August 24: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the King Care-A-Van program. The OSF King Care-A-Van is named in recognition of its donors, Don and Val King of Manlius, Illinois, in Bureau County. Don and Val King are advocates for wellness in rural communities and wanted their donation to provide rural residents with access to screenings, immunizations, and health education. The mobile health center is funded in cooperation with the OSF HealthCare Foundation and the King Family. The mobile health center is staffed by OSF HealthCare and area agencies, including local health departments. The King Care-A-Van has served patients in Bureau, Henry, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties since 2019.
Visit here to request a visit from the King Care-A-Van or schedule through MyChart.
Click here for the current schedule for the King Care-A-Van.