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 projects
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois | Children's Service Line
OSF HealthCare Foundation

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:
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center - Peoria
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center - Bloomington
OSF HealthCare Saint James Medical Center - Pontiac

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:
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 .

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

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 Coordinator
Email:Lee.Batsakis@osfhealthcare.org
Phone: (708) 408-0720

About Lee:
I grew up on Chicago's southwest side and have been with OSF HealthCare 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.

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

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. I serve on the Champaign County Crime Stoppers board and am the radio announcer for University of Illinois Volleyball.

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.