OSF Saint Anthony's Plans Fifth Annual School Celebration

ALTON – The Fifth Annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Alton Square Mall (200 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002.

This year’s Back-to-School Celebration is free, and the event is open to the public. The first 500 children aged 4-12 will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, including notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and crayons.

“The need for this event is greater than ever,” said Lisa Schepers, president of OSF Saint Anthony’s. “We’re excited to once again bring our community together with a wide variety of vendors, prize and gift basket raffles, and plenty of fun, interactive activities led by our Mission Partners—making it both an enjoyable and educational experience for families of all ages.”

The following groups are scheduled to be on-site (interactive activities, informational, etc.; subject to change):

Alton Police Department

OSF Medical Group – Godfrey

OSF Medical Group – Wood River

Lewis & Clark Community College Dental Hygiene Program

Hayner Library

Alton School District

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City of Alton Parks & Recreation

Alton River Dragons

Community Hope Center

Madison County Child Advocacy Center

Birth to Five

Madison County Children and Family Services

Robinson Transport

The OSF Saint Anthony’s Back-to-School Celebration is made possible by the generosity of Dwight and Cheryl Werts and is sponsored exclusively by Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.

AboutOSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center: A 49-bed Rural Health designated acute care hospital in Alton, Illinois, OSF Saint Anthony’s serves the residents of Madison, Jersey and Macoupin counties. It is home to OSF Moeller Cancer Center, which provides the latest diagnostic tools and treatment for patients in a relaxing environment. OSF Saint Anthony’s also provides 24-hour access to a physician-staffed emergency department, in addition to cardiovascular, neurology, pulmonology, surgical, rehabilitation services and more. OSF Saint Anthony’s is fully accredited by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Facilities, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, American College of Radiology, American Heart Association, IDPH and TJC Primary Stroke Center. OSF Saint Anthony’s is part of OSF HealthCare – an integrated health system with 17 hospitals in Illinois and Michigan and robust Innovation and Digital Health divisions that provide access to specialty care and remote monitoring, helping people receive the care they need close to home. OSF HealthCare is operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis.

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