A local healthcare system is opening up a new office in Piatt County. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Amber Oberheim with OSF in Monticello told Regional Radio she will be the practitioner at a new satellite office in her home community. 

The plan is for the office to open sometime this winter with a specific date for opening to be announced soon. Oberheim envisions being available later hours so people with a variety of schedules can get in to be seen. 

As a primary care provider, Oberheim can see just about anyone for anything - from newborn babies to the elderly. 

Oberheim notes they will be able to accept all insurances at the OSF satellite office. She believes people should not have to let insurance block them from being healthy. 

If you want to make an appointment, you can call 217-560-6300. The new office will be located at 777 Bridge Street in Monticello.