DANVILLE - OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center announced the arrival of its first baby of 2025, Ka’Lani Michelle Moore.
Ka’Lani was born at 3:24 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces. She is the daughter of Hunter Pratt and Shawn Moore, both of Danville. Ka’Lani joins her big brother, TeeGan.
The medical center, which serves Vermilion County, reopened its birthing center in September 2023 after a temporary closure. The center had suspended services in October 2022 due to a shortage of obstetric specialists, though outpatient prenatal and postnatal care, women’s health services, and pediatric care remained available.
“Similar to the rest of the country, staffing has been our biggest challenge,” said an OSF representative. “Now that we have new providers and a plan to care for our youngest patients and their parents, we are ready to resume services for obstetrics and newborn care in Danville.”
OSF Sacred Heart provides 24/7 expert care and is home to Vermilion County’s only full-service cancer center. Its Care-A-Van program extends health services beyond the hospital to meet the needs of the community.
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