 St. Charles Health System and the center have agreed to consider expanding the relationship. In a statement, the two healthcare organizations say they will work together to address the reduction in local access to orthopedic surgeons. The center says it has been difficult to recruit and retain doctors and staff, and other independent providers have left the area in recent months. St. Charles CEO Steve Gordon says the health system will help shore up the center's finances because the hospital relies on their expertise and services.