Alton, Ill, approximately 15 miles north of St. Louis, Mo., is a city located along the Mississippi River in Madison County. The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway offers a great way to experience Alton, and the river provides a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing. If the numerous hiking trails don’t lure you in, you can tee off at some of St. Louis’ best golf courses. For the avid shopper and collector, Alton’s “Antique Row” and the surrounding communities possess many one-of-a-kind finds. Live music, performing arts, and cultural centers are just a few of the nightlife highlights.
OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center is located in Alton, Ill., and is part of OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center is a two-campus, 203-bed acute care facility comprised of the OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center campus and the OSF Saint Clare’s Hospital. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Provider for Key Quality Measures, the Health Center is home to advanced cancer, stroke and heart technology, nationally-certified rehabilitative services, advanced surgical services, and the area’s premier wound care. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center also has a recently renovated ED with an accredited Primary Stroke Center that provides state-of-the-art emergency medical care, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.