Patient Stories

My Choice for Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Cardiac Rehabilitation program helps people like me who have cardiovascular or pulmonary disease completely recover and reap the benefits of an active life again.(Read More)

Marge Facer - Total Joint Replacement

As a volunteer at Ottawa Regional, every day I see patients who have benefited from the care they received at the hospital. So, when I needed surgery, it was an obvious choice. I went to Ottawa Regional.(Read More)

Stephanie Bush - OB Patient

During her fourth pregnancy, Stephanie Bush of Streator was hospitalized numerous times. As Stephanie's condition worsened, she was admitted to Ottawa Regional and placed on bed rest in the OB department for 29 days.(Read More)

Pam Ludwick Joint Replacement Patient

From the time I entered Ottawa Regional as an outpatient for pre op procedures to the day of my discharge I was surrounded by the most caring compassionate professionals. The quality of care in every area was excellent. And my new knee feels wonderful (Read More)

Larry Baxter - Emergency Medical Care

Three times now I've survived a heart attack, thanks to the excellent healthcare team at Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center. It's my choice for Emergency Medical Care.(Read More)

Harold Gray - My Choice for Surgical Care

Shortly after arriving in town for the summer, Harold was admitted to Ottawa Regional and needed a surgeon. He was referred to Joseph Kokoszka, M.D.(Read More)

Tom Murphy - Physical Therapy

Ottawa Regional's Physical Therapy Department taught this retired teacher and principal how to get moving again. They said I was a great student, but they are the ones getting the A+.(Read More)

Megan Creedon - Women's Healthcare

"When a rare medical condition threatened my baby's life and mine, the experienced physicians and staff at Ottawa Regional took charge. They saved our lives!"(Read More)

Joey - My Family's Choice for Asthma Education

My Family's Choice for Asthma Education(Read More)