Go Red on February 3rd

To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.     Learn More>>

A Gift for the Heart

HeartCare Midwest is committed to working with OSF St. Francis Heart Hospital to bring the greatest care to the hearts of Central Illinois. Take time to view the stories of changed lives and open your hearts  to give a gift for the heart.

OSF HealthCare Expands Use of LIFENET

400,000 people in the U.S. will experience STEMI this year, the most serious type of heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. OSF HealthCare, in collaboration with local EMS providers, is taking steps to better care for the heart attack patients through the LIFENET System.

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OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

A definitive agreement has been signed that may result in Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center joining the OSF Healthcare System. Ottawa Regional Hospital, to be renamed OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, is expected to join the Catholic system later this spring.
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R. Ryan Macwar, MD

Specializing in:
• Cardiac MRI
• Cardiac CT Angiography
• Cardiovascular Imaging

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Syed Z. Rizvi, MD

Specializing in:
• Open and minimally invasive arterial and venous surgery
• Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery/stent implantation
• Carotid artery surgery and stent implantation
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Timir Baman MD

Specializing in:
• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Arrhythmia management
• Pacemaker and defibrillator implant and management

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David Charles, DO

Specializing in:
• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Arrhythmia management
• Pacemaker and defibrillator implant and management
• Laser lead extraction for pacemakers and defibrillators
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