Media Inquiries
The OSF HealthCare Media Relations team is available to assist with all media needs. Contact information and areas of support are listed below, but feel free to reach out to any of us for your media needs.
Shelli Dankoff
Media Relations Supervisor
Email: shelli.dankoff@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (309) 655-3897
Cell: (309) 634-8583
Areas Supported:
OSF HealthCare Ministry and C-suite
OSF HealthCare Foundation
OSF HealthCare Oncology service line
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.
Paul Arco
Media Relations Coordinator 
Email: Paul.Arco@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (815) 395-5036
Areas Supported:
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
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Evergreen Park
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.
Colleen Reynolds
Media Relations Coordinator 
Email: Colleen.Reynolds@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (309) 308-5025
Cell: (309) 825-7255
Areas Supported:
OSF Innovation
Jump Simulation Center
OSF Digital Health
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 Digital Health .
Tim Ditman
Media Relations Coordinator
Email: Timothy.R.Ditman@osfhealthcare.org
Office: (217) 337-2027
Cell: (309) 838-9664
Areas Supported:
OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center - Urbana
OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center - Danville
OSF HealthCare St. Anthony Health Center - Alton
OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center - Pontiac
About Tim:
I am a Bloomington, Illinois, native and University of Illinois journalism graduate. I spent 10 award-winning years in Champaign-Urbana radio and television before joining OSF HealthCare in 2022. I look forward to working with the media to tell the Ministry's stories.
Matt Sheehan
Media Relations Coordinator
Email: Matthew.A.Sheehan@osfhealthcare.org
Phone: (309) 308-5015
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center - Peoria
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois | Children's Service Line
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center - Bloomington
OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center - Kewanee
OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center – Monmouth
About Matt:
I was born and raised in St. Louis but now live in Peoria where I worked in television news for 5 years before joining OSF HealthCare in 2023. I support the Peoria, Bloomington, and Galesburg areas. I look forward to supporting local journalists and helping them tell impactful stories throughout our region.
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 am an executive leader within the Marketing and Communications division responsible for brand strategy and strategic communication planning and execution for OSF HealthCare. The media relations team is one of my immediate areas of oversight. I enjoy sharing the OSF HealthCare Ministry with multiple audiences, and invite you to connect with me.