Orthopedic Center of Illinois

Dr. Watson earns Patients' Choice Award for second year in a row

Springfield, IL – The Orthopedic Center of Illinois (OCI), Springfield’s largest independent orthopedic group, is proud to announce Dr. John O. Watson has been honored by his patients with a Patients’ Choice Award for second year in a row.

          Every month, over 40,000 patients rate the effectiveness of their physicians online at www.vitals.com.  They provide feedback on their experiences with their doctors on various components like bedside manner, friendliness of the staff, and overall opinion of the service they received.  Only those physicians with near-perfect scores receive this honor (less than 6% in 2009).

          Dr. Watson joined OCI in September, 2007.  He specializes in the evaluation and management of non-operative musculoskeletal disorders, particularly spinal pain and sports injuries. 

          Congratulations, Dr. Watson!

Scholarships


ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF ILLNOIS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
OCI Foundation Scholarship & Comeback Player of the Year Scholarship will award two area seniors $1,000 each

The Orthopedic Center of Illinois Foundation (OCIF) today announced two scholarship opportunities for local high school seniors - the OCI Foundation Scholarship and the “Comeback Player of the Year” Scholarship.

The OCI Foundation Scholarship will recognize a graduating senior in Sangamon County pursuing a career in the healthcare field.  The student must be a graduating high school student, be a resident of Sangamon County, and attend an accredited college or university in the coming fall as a full-time student majoring in a health-related field.  The $1,000 scholarship is renewable, up to four years, provided that the student is in good standing.

The “Comeback Player of the Year” Scholarship will be awarded to an area athlete who has been treated by an OCI physician for an injury or disorder.  The same criteria apply as in the OCI Foundation Scholarship, with the addition of the student/athlete participating in multiple school-sponsored sports teams.  This $1,000 scholarship is non-renewable. 

For more information on the scholarships or to download an application, please visit the OCIF website at www.ocif.net.  The deadline to apply is March 15, 2010.  Winners will be announced by May 1. 

Employee of the Year

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Lori Landgrebe
2009 OCI Employee of the Year

OCI is very pleased to announce that Lori Landgrebe has been selected as the 2009 Employee of Year. Lori works as a Medical assistant/Administrative Assistant. She has been employed at OCI since June of 1986.

Lori was selected by her fellow employees from the 12 people selected as Employee of the Month over the past year. Lori is an incredibly hardworking employee. She is very dedicated to OCI and providing quality patient care. She always has a smile and does what ever is asked of her and more. She is truly an asset to OCI. Congratulations, Lori!