OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

Auxiliary

The OSF St. Joseph Auxiliary was formed in 1950. The auxiliary consists of individuals who support the medical center through fundraising activities and public relations.

Are you interested in learning about additional ways to give back to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center? Do you enjoy fellowship with others and meeting new people? Do you have special crafting, baking or other talents that can brighten the days of the patients? Consider joining the OSF St. Joseph Auxiliary! 

The Auxiliary supports the medical center in numerous ways. They support an annual education scholarship program. The auxiliary maintains a meditation garden as an area for peaceful reflection for our visitors, patients, and their families. During the holiday season, the auxiliary supports members of the community as they honor their loved ones through the annual Tree of Lights campaign!

Committees

We are confident you will find the perfect way to share your talent. You can help our medical center serve patients and their families with the greatest care and love!

  • Employee Assistance
  • Meditation Garden
  • Holiday Boxed Cookie Sale
  • Education Scholarships
  • Heart Pillows and Tray Favors
  • Sunshine
  • Tree of Lights
  • Newsletters
  • Special Events

Learn more by downloading our Auxiliary Brochure (PDF).

Projects

The Auxiliary makes an annual commitment to the Medical Center to support patient care. Listed below are a few projects that the Auxiliary has financially supported recently:

  • Electronic orthopedic treatment table
  • Newborn hearing screener for the new Birthing Center
  • Bariatric wheelchairs for the comfort and convenience of patients
  • Heart disease reference books for Smart at Heart luncheon as part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women challenge
  • A state-of-the-art Birthing Center that opened in August 2011

How To Join

Membership dues are $15 and are renewable each year in the fall.

New members are always welcome and are encouraged to actively participate in one of the many committees that are available.

For more information about the Auxiliary, please email the OSF Foundation office in Bloomington at SJMCAuxiliary@OSFhealthcare.org

Auxiliary Scholarship

To be considered for a scholarship, complete and return an application and all supporting materials to the auxiliary.

Ways to Give