Congratulations to Tela Armstrong, CMA, on being named Employee of the Month for May. Her nomination stated, “My insurance was a nightmare. Tela was frustrated, as was I, but she didn’t give up on me. She kept things on track and [got everything completed] a day before surgery.”

Earlier today, Dr. Timothy VanFleet presented the 2025 OCIF $5,000 Scholarship to Lacy Steck, a recent graduate of Rochester High School. Lacy plans to attend the University of Illinois this fall, where she will major in biology. Congratulations, Lacy! Rochester HS

Nominations are now open for The State Journal-Register's Community’s Choice Awards! 🏆 Submit your nominations once per day until June 23 by visiting tinyurl.com/2025-sjr-cc. The State Journal-Register We appreciate your support! 💛

Only 2 weeks left to submit an application for the $20,000 OCIF Chip in fore Charity grant! The deadline is June 20, and all Springfield area nonprofits are encouraged to apply. ➡️ Visit ocif.net for more information.

#TestimonialTuesday ⭐ | We’re grateful for our patients and their thoughtful feedback! Today, we’re sharing this great review from a patient of Dr. Shivani Patel: #AskForOCI #MoveBetterLiveBetter #PatientFeedback

As #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we want to take a moment to highlight the importance of early detection. Even mild scoliosis can cause discomfort and may lead to long-term issues if left untreated. #AskForOCI #MoveBetterLiveBetter #ScoliosisAwareness #Scoliosis

Congratulations to Hannah Robinson, RN with Dr. Sharma, on being named Employee of the Month. Hannah was nominated by a patient who stated, “Hannah goes above and beyond the requirements. She is so caring and understanding. She really cares for me and her other patients.”

In observance of Independence Day, all OCI offices (including the Walk-in Clinic) will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

Dust off your running shoes and mark your calendar! Join OCI Therapy for the 2025 5K and support HFH of Sangamon Co. Saturday, October 4 Rochester Community Park • Rochester, IL 7:00am Check-in, 8:00am Start More info: tinyurl.com/2025OCIT5K Donate here: tinyurl.com/2025-5KDonate

Fall sports are almost here! 🏈🏐⚽ Dr. Varun Sharma and Elizabeth Esker, FNP-C, share the most common injuries they treat in high school athletes—and how to help prevent them. 🏃‍♂️💪 #AskForOCI #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics

#TestimonialTuesday ⭐ | We value our patients and the feedback they share! Today, we’re happy to highlight this positive comment from one of Dr. Gordon Allan’s patients: #AskForOCI #MoveBetterLiveBetter #PatientFeedback

Congratulations to Kendall Logan, Patient Account Representative, on being named Employee of the Month. 🏆⭐ He was nominated by a patient who stated, “Kendall went above and beyond when helping me with my billing issues with work comp."

Nominations are now open for the Illinois Times Best of Springfield Awards! 🏆 You can submit your nominations through August 18 at illinoistimes.com/bestofspringfi…. We appreciate your support! 💛

We are excited to announce that Helping Hands of Springfield has been chosen as the 2025 OCIF Chip in fore Charity $20,000 grant recipient! orthocenterillinois.com/hhos-named-202…

Voting is now open through 8/25 for the Community's Choice Awards! 🏆 Vote for OCI in these categories (under Beauty & Health): 🦴 Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Center 👨‍⚕️ Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic 🩺 Medical/Doctor's Office 💪 Rehab Facility ➡️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/25-SJR-CCA

Join us in welcoming Sahebjit S. Bhasin, MD! Dr. Bhasin specializes in the nonsurgical care of musculoskeletal issues, and he's currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 217-547-9100 or visit tinyurl.com/oci-request-ap…. #AskForOCI #MoveBetterLiveBetter

Join us in welcoming Kevin T. Kohut, MD! Dr. Kohut specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions, and he's currently accepting new patients in Springfield + Lincoln. To schedule an appointment, call 217-547-9100 or visit tinyurl.com/oci-request-ap…. #AskForOCI #MoveBetterLiveBetter

As #NationalASCMonth comes to a close, we want to spotlight the Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Illinois (OSCI), our ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in partnership with Memorial Health. ✨ #ASCMonth MemorialHealthIL

In observance of Labor Day, all OCI offices (including the Walk-in Clinic) will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Congratulations to Brooklyn Hutchens, MRI Receptionist, on being named Employee of the Month. 🏆⭐ She was nominated by a patient’s family member who stated, "During my brother’s recent MRI appointment, Brooklyn [made] the entire process smooth, comforting, and stress-free.”