Media Inquiries
The OSF HealthCare Media Relations team is available to assist local, national, and international journalists.
Our contact information and areas of the OSF HealthCare Ministry each supports are listed below, but feel free to contact any of us for your media needs.
Karen Brodbeck
Vice President Brand Management
Email: karen.brodbeck@osfhealthcare.org
Phone: (815) 993-3995
Areas Supported:
Health Care Transformation
Partnerships & Growth
Reputation Management
About Karen:
I have been with OSF HealthCare since 2007, and am currently an executive leader within the Marketing and Communications division responsible for brand strategy and strategic communication planning and execution throughout the Ministry. My immediate areas of oversight include creative services, including graphic design, writing, and content management, special events, internal communication, crisis communication, and media relations. I enjoy sharing the OSF HealthCare Ministry with multiple audiences, and invite you to connect with me.
Shelli Dankoff
Media Relations Supervisor
Email: shelli.dankoff@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (309) 655-3897
Cell: (309) 634-8583
Areas Supported:
Central Region:
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center - Peoria
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois /Children's Service Line
OSF HealthCare Foundation
OSF HealthCare Ministry projects
About Shelli:
I was a television news anchor, reporter, and producer for nearly 20 years and have been with OSF HealthCare since 2008. I am the Supervisor of our Media Relations team. My background helps in knowing what reporters want, and how and when they need it. I enjoy helping tell the stories and look forward to working with you.
Libby Allison
Media Relations Coordinator
Email: libby.allison@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (309) 308-5015
Cell: (309) 368-0868
Areas Supported:
Eastern Region:
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center - Bloomington
OSF HealthCare Saint James Medical Center - Pontiac
OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center - Urbana
OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center - Danville
OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute
OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute
About Libby:
I have been with OSF HealthCare since 2016 following a nearly 15 year career as a television news anchor and reporter in multiple television markets. I enjoy working with reporters walking in the shoes I once did - there are so many stories to share throughout our Ministry.
Colleen Reynolds
Media Relations Coordinator
Email: Colleen.Reynolds@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (309) 308-5025
Cell: (309) 825-7255
Areas Supported:
Western Region:
OSF HealthCare St. Anthony Health Center - Alton
OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center - Galesburg
OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center - Kewanee
OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center – Monmouth
OSF Innovation
Jump Simulation Center
Access team including OSF Medical Group, OSF OnCall and OSF Urgo
About Colleen:
I joined OSF HealthCare in 2018 after a successful career in radio news where I received numerous awards for my reporting.
I remain active in supporting journalism through the Foundation for the Illinois News Broadcasters Association and look forward to helping journalists learn about OSF Innovation and OSF HealthCare in our western region.
Paul Arco
Media Relations Coordinator
Email: Paul.Arco@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (815) 395-5036
Areas Supported:
Northern Region:
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center - Rockford
OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center - Mendota
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Ottawa
OSF HealthCare Center for Health - Streator
OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital - Escanaba, MI
About Paul:
I joined OSF HealthCare in 2016, returning to my health care roots after years working in print, nonprofit and the government sector. I enjoy working alongside the media, sharing the incredible stories of the work being done every day within our Ministry.
Lee Batsakis
Media Relations CoordinatorEmail: Lee.Batsakis@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (708) 229-5841
Cell: (708) 408-0720
Metro Region
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Evergreen Park
About Lee:
I grew up on Chicago's southwest side and have been with OSF Little Company of Mary since 2013. I have been recognized by the Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC) for my achievements and am passionate about sharing the stories of our health care Ministry. I look forward to connecting with you.