FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 4, 2010


OSF HealthCare Llaunches OSF eMarketPlace

Template Images | Button - OSF eMarketPlaceIn early April, OSF eMarketPlace – “Your Health. Our Mission.” was quietly launched on OSF HealthCare’s websites to ensure all the features were working smoothly and we’re happy to report that everything is. You can access this online store by visiting any OSF website and clicking on the eMarketPlace badge (shown). You may also go directly to the online store at www.osfmarketplace.com.

Online retail continues to grow and now accounts for more than 3 percent of total retail sales in the U.S.

We will be providing health products to our patients and their families (as well as potentially others) with the convenience of home delivery.  We have partnered with Paquin Healthcare, Inc., the nation’s leading specialist in healthcare-based retail, which will fulfill the on-line orders. There are thousands of health-related products available at the OSF eMarketPlace and are organized by these categories: Diabetes, Flowers, Heart Health, Home Health, Incontinence, Memory Care, Mom & Baby, Nutrition, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Skin & Wound Care, Uniforms, Wellness and Women.

You don’t have to be a patient of OSF HealthCare to order from our online store.  Anyone can enjoy the ease of selecting and buying these health products with the convenience of home delivery.

David Gritzmacher, Director of Retail Sales, having started in that position on March 22nd, is available for interviews.  David comes to OSF HealthCare with 25 years of retailing experience including store manager and HR/Recruiting/Training positions for F.W. Woolworth & Company; Staples The Office Superstore; Bed, Bath & Beyond and as the District Manager for Borders Group, Inc. overseeing 14 stores in 4 states with a combined annual sales volume of $66 million.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
James G. Farrell, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(309) 655-2856