OSF to break ground on new primary care facility in Normal

Posted on October 19, 2017

By Breanna Lea/WMBD

NORMAL – OSF Healthcare is breaking ground on a new office in Normal.

Construction has already begun at 1765 Bradford Ln., for whats going to be a primary care and prompt care office. The project is estimated to cost $5 million. It will include 24 exam rooms, services for walk-in treatment, laboratory services, imaging and x-ray services.

“We notice we have a lot of people, a lot of our patients live here in Normal,” said Dr. Richard Ginnetti with the OSF Multi-Specialty Group. “This will be closer, an easier commute for them to get to our facilities. It also will extend our Prompt Care facilities to seven days a week in this location. It will also be easier access for the patients.”

OSF officially breaks ground on the new building on Friday. Their goal is to finish by next summer.

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