Wake Up Tri-Counties Samantha Talks New OSF HealthCare OnCall Primary Care Van

OSF St. Luke Discusses Mobile Primary Care, Community Outreach, and Hog Days on Wake Up Tri-Counties

Samantha Rux talks about OSF OnCall Primary Care on the Go, upcoming community events, and her favorite Hog Days food.

Samantha Rux of OSF St. Luke Medical Center recently joined Ken Peele on Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss a new mobile healthcare initiative from OSF OnCall, community outreach, and the upcoming Hog Days celebration. Rux explained that OSF OnCall, the digital health arm of OSF HealthCare, has been working to transform healthcare access, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Many residents in the area are already familiar with the OSF OnCall King Caravan, a mobile health clinic that serves Henry County and regularly appears at community events. Depending on the available mission partners, the caravan can offer a variety of services, including healthcare navigation and visits with an advanced practice provider.

However, Rux said OSF OnCall has recently launched a new concept designed to provide greater consistency in primary care: OSF OnCall Primary Care on the Go.

Bringing Primary Care Directly to Communities

The new mobile clinic is designed to provide a primary care experience similar to what patients would receive at a traditional brick-and-mortar office—except the clinic can travel to underserved areas.

The program is initially launching in the Rockford area, with several permanent stops planned on the city's west side.

An advanced practice provider will be available at the mobile clinic, with services including

Preventative care

Chronic disease management

Wellness visits