<![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Media]]> https://newsroom.osfhealthcare.org/?c=1 en-us Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:07:37 +0200 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF heart patient inspires baseball team]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/alton-river-dragons-gary-whyte-tavr-osf-st-anthon-18281138.php#taboola-3 The Alton, Illinois, Telegraph covers OSF Saint Anthony's night at the River Dragons baseball game Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Noise and heart health]]> https://www.wcia.com/video/health-experts-warn-about-the-dangers-of-loud-noises/8877809/ OSF HealthCare cardiologist Dr. Michael Broman talks with WCIA about noise and heart health. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[When resuming school sports, kids shouldn't overdo it]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/experts-warn-about-children-overdoing-it-when-it-comes-to-sports/article_70a68ea8-2c0e-11ee-876a-4b55bddd783b.html WAND-TV talks with OSF Mission Partners about kids staying safe in sports. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[One year later, lessons learned from a heart attack]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/she-was-my-guardian-angel-gibson-city-mother-shares-story-1-year-after-heart-attack/ WCIA talks with OSF patient Tammi Fanson about the recovery from a heart attack. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[What sunscreen should I use?]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/sun-safety-tips-a-danville-doctor-urges-sunscreen-reapplication-skin-cancer-survivor-agrees/ WCIA talks with Dr. Jomel Labayog about skin cancer and sun safety Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. C - summer running safety]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/6e99c8d1-a210-4757-9d57-c98c2fe666ef/072623.pdf?10000 Southern Champaign County Today features comments about running safety from Dr. Venu Chennamaneni. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How to beat the heat]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2023/07/23/hot-humid-weather-to-invade-our-area/ WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, talks with Dr. Brian Curtis about heat safety. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Help in the fight against RSV]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/health-news/central-il-getting-help-in-fight-against-rsv-fda-approves-new-antibody/ Dr. Doug Kasper talks with WCIA about RSV. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, receives stroke care honor]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/osf-saint-anthony-s-receives-stroke-care-honor-18199245.php OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, receives a stroke care honor. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Complications from strep throat explained]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/chatham-teen-waiting-for-transplant-after-infection-leads-to-kidney-failure-7-years-later/ WCIA-TV在伊利诺州香槟市,与OSF头脑lthCare physician Dr. Fred Burke on strep throat complications. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare empowers patients with digital advancements]]> https://issuu.com/gigabitmagazine/docs/technology_magazine_july_2023/210 This article in a British-based Technology Magazine highlights how OSF HealthCare is empowering patients to be more involved in their own care through interactive technology that in many cases, allows 24/7 monitoring and access to their care team. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Get to know patient navigators at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-heather-chambers--jill-pruitt-osf-healthcare-video-5888.cfm Jill Pruitt and Heather Chambers, patient navigators at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talk with Riverbender Radio Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF brings gardens to Champaign County seniors]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/osf-bringing-garden-plots-to-seniors-of-champaign-co/ WCIA highlights the OSF HealthCare community garden project in Champaign County, Illinois Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Finding the right flip flop]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/stepping-into-feet-health-this-summer/article_0727b8b6-1fe9-11ee-8cca-f76a8d463efd.html WAND-TV talks with OSF HealthCare podiatrist Dr. Marc Leonard about finding the right flip flop. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How an Illinois health system works with Best Buy]]> https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/9a997d175c43c55878acd633d3d1920f-How-an-Illinois-health-system-works-with-Best-Buy This story highlights how OSF OnCall Digital Health works with Current Health to support its remote patient monitoring program for individuals with chronic conditions, to help them better manage their condition and keep them out of the hospital. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Teaching kids about allergies]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/new-state-law-will-teach-some-students-what-to-do-if-a-classmate-has-an-allergic-reaction/ Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand talks with WCIA about kids and allergies. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Self-care is different for eveeyone]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-healthcare-sara-bennett/audio_d3a3ce66-15ee-11ee-81cd-3707c297b532.html Sara Bennett, psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ about self-care. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Celebrating Central Illinois parents: Maria Serrano's story]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/celebrating-central-illinois-honoring-parents/ WCIA profiles OSF Mission Partner Maria Serrano. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Precautions during smoky air]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/central-illinois-sees-worst-air-quality-in-years-relief-expected-by-holiday-weekend Fox Illinois talks with Dr. Andrew Zasada about the smoky air. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Staying safe in the sun]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/staying-safe-in-the-sun-osf-nurse-emphasizes-sunscreen-importance-as-temperatures-rise Fox Illinois TV talks sun safety with OSF nurse navigator Karen Boyd. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[One viral social media workout, explained]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/looking-for-a-new-summer-workout-an-urbana-expert-weighs-in-on-a-routine-you-may-see-in-your-social-media-feeds/?fbclid=IwAR3do89M5phZhHXaNjF5oMaclhtdjPK_eR2Tgi6tMhZS2abRkX4qP9B-_v4_aem_th_AZplH6Yz8j63clBjE6JY9nDLnPr-6cV2T20-Y-RuP Ali Ball, exercise coordinator at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana, Illinois, talks about the 12-3-30 workout. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[AI chat bots not recommended for mental health help, warns OSF psychologist]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/ai-chat-bots-not-recommended-for-mental-health-help-warns-psychologist Fox Illinois TV in Champaign talks with Ari Lakritz, PsyD, an OSF HealthCare psychologist, about artificial intelligence. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Vermilion Advantage highlights OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, Illinois]]> https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-2023-Final.pdf Vermilion Advantage talks with leaders at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Learn about Al-Anon at OSF Saint Anthony's]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/how-alanon-works-meetings-offered-at-st-anthonys-65992.cfm Riverbender writes about Al-Anon at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Blessing celebrates improvements at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center ]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2023/06/12/80156/ WDAN attends a blessing to celebrate improvements at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Staying healthy in smoky air]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/air-quality-worsens-as-allergy-season-comes-to-an-end/article_5b4cc63a-0580-11ee-9563-7b55b6cbe3f7.html Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with WAND-TV about staying healthy in smoky air. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[June is PTSD Awareness Month]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/june-is-ptsd-month/article_c2fc432e-0480-11ee-8a64-0331567aa3bf.html Ari Lakritz, PsyD, talks with WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, about PTSD. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare nurse practitioner and her husband recognized as 'Heroes' for using CPR on an infant at a hockey event]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2023/06/01/our-june-vermilion-county-heroes-are-nicole-walter-gowan/ Nicole Gowan, a family nurse practitioner and her husband Walter, who also has emergency rescue training, were honored as Vermillion County heroes for using CPR on an 11-month-old infant who stopped breathing while in the stands at a hockey game. The baby suffered a seizure, but she was revived before paramedics arrived. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Patients can stay at home with pets, loved ones at OSF OnCall's largest hospital at home program]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/patients-can-stay-home-with-pets-loved-ones-at-illinois-largest-hospital-at-home-program.html Becker's Hospital Review reporter Giles Bruce visited the OSF OnCall building to learn first-hand about our Digital Hospital at home program that is the largest in the state. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Mission Partner aids Ugandan children]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/article/alton-breast-cancer-survivor-creates-ministry-18132315.php Heather Chambers, an OSF Mission Partner in Alton, Illinois, talks about her ministry in Uganda. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Get to know OSF psychological services in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-saint-anthonys-health-care/audio_4bfe418c-ffd5-11ed-9964-5b92cfb2f02f.html WBGZ talks with Jill Schreiber and Lea Ann Varble of OSF HealthCare psychological services at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois. Wed, 31 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Telestroke helping patients at OSF in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-osf-healthcare-stroke-awareness-from-52623-video-5709.cfm Riverbender Radio talks with OSF and SSM about telestroke. Mon, 29 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF recognizes EMS Week]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-may-17th-les-mennenga Les Mennenga with East Central Illinois EMS talks with WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, about EMS Week. Wed, 17 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Skipping breakfast and heart health]]> https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/cardio-vascular-health/not-good-morning-skipping-breakfast-can-bad-your-heart Happiest Health talks skipping breakfast and heart health with Alaa Ujayli, MD, and Amber Kingery, APRN, of OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[New mammogram guidelines]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/u-s-panel-recommends-breast-cancer-screenings-should-start-at-age-40/ OSF HealthCare radiologist Jason Davis, MD, talks with WCIA about new mammogram guidelines. Thu, 11 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Dr. Raman Kumar on colon cancer prevention]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-dr-kumar-osf-healthcare-colon-cancer-awareness-screening-video-5633.cfm Dr. Raman Kumar, colorectal surgeon at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about colon cancer prevention. Wed, 10 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Protect yourself from ticks]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/protect-yourself-from-ticks/article_8704397a-eb72-11ed-910c-87042a69f6c7.html OSF HealthCare infection preventionist Tina Barton talks with WBGZ in Alton, Illinois, about avoid tick bites. Tue, 09 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF promotes farm safety]]> https://www.spreaker.com/user/11445384/000800302-NMsfDD Bethany Huelskoetter, family medicine APRN at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with the Illinois Farm Bureau about farm safety. Mon, 08 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[BEFAST! OSF promotes stroke awareness]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/post-acute/be-fast-osf-healthcare-recognizes-stroke-awareness-month Health Leaders Media talks with Dr. Dennis Sands, chief medical officer at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, about stroke awareness. Thu, 04 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF doctor named woman of distinction ]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/st-louis-doctor-makes-change-across-metro-east-18073374.php The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph talks with Dr. Ameera Nauman, who has been named a woman of distinction by the YWCA of Alton. Wed, 03 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[A legacy of innovation, OSF HealthCare marks 10 years of $50 million simulation & education center]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/a-legacy-of-innovation-osf-healthcare-marks-10-years-of-50m-simulation-center.html 贝克尔的医院评审,主导产业publication, covered the 10-year anniversary of the OSF Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center and a news conference announcing preliminary results of a Bradley University study estimating the center has created $180 million in economic impact and more than 1,000 jobs. Mon, 01 May 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Kidney transplant at OSF spurred by reunion gives man a new lease on life]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/id-need-a-kidney-or-a-coffin-ex-girlfriend-saves-a-mahomet-mans-life-40-years-later/ WCIA tells the story of Quintin Porter, who got a kidney transplant at OSF HealthCare. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Get to know Kendra Thomas, OSF retail pharmacy manager]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-april-28th-kendra-thomas WDAN talks with Kendra Thomas, retail pharmacy manager at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Get to know OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/amber-blackorby---osf-medical-group-prompt-care-in-godfrey/audio_77c22b4c-e452-11ed-bdf2-9b6d63836d41.html WBGZ talks with Amber Blackorby of OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - summer heat safety]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/72c560ae-ef71-4946-a036-e6a4bc6be1cd/042623.pdf?10000 安德鲁·Zasada博士,内科医师OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about summer heat safety. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The Shortage of Nurses-How OSF HealthCare & Illinois State University are innovating to address the problem]]> https://video.wtvp.org/video/s35-e38-the-shortage-of-nurses-xdonua/ The lack of nurse educators, the effect of the pandemic, an aging workforce and other issues have contributed to the shortage of nurses. In this WTVP (PBS Peoria) interview, OSF HealthCare Vice-president of Clinical Business Strategic Operations Kim Blakey and Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Assistant Professor Theresa Adelman-Mullally discuss efforts to attract more individuals to a nursing career. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Cancer Institute will have a breakthrough treatment center-what it means]]> https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2023-04-19/osfs-cancer-institute-will-have-a-breakthrough-treatment-center-heres-what-that-means The state-of-the-art OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute set to open early next year in Peoria will include a Breakthrough Treatment Center, aimed at providing broader access to advanced care and innovative research. Through a collaboration with Origin, an organization aimed at broadening access to promising therapies, the Breakthrough Treatment Center intends to provide pathways to new technologies, groundbreaking developments, and world-class physicians. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Celebrating Central Illinois: OSF volunteer Leon Lomax]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/celebrating-central-illinois-healthcare-workers-leon-lomaxs-story/ WCIA talks with OSF volunteer Leon Lomax. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ultrarunning keeps OSF Mission Partner busy outside work]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/local-ultra-runner-shares-passion-for-the-sport/article_6c8a8d4e-db03-11ed-ac73-ef51e9064d5a.html WAND-TV talks with Ali Ball, exercise physiologist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about her ultrarunning career. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF cancer navigator goes above and beyond]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/alton-s-osf-s-lpn-navigator-extra-set-eyes-17895408.php The Telegraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois, talks with Jill Pruitt, cancer navigator at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Gardening benefits more than your taste buds]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/physical-benefits-of-gardening/article_57399bfc-d891-11ed-8293-33abaaf28fa2.html WBGZ talks with Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about the benefits of gardening. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton launches inpatient detox unit]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/osf-launches-detox-program/article_1054d726-d7e5-11ed-b93e-77d8734b4532.html 总裁WBGZ与杰瑞Rumph OSF愈合thCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, about the launch of an inpatient detox unit. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF blesses renovated primary care space in Danville, Illinois]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2023/04/10/osf-healthcare-gives-official-blessing-and-dedication-to-707-n-logan-primary-care-building/ WDAN radio writes about a blessing at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF pharmacist advocates for organ donation]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/secretary-of-state-announces-new-ad-campaign-for-organ-and-tissue-transplant-donations/ WCIA talks with Cheryl Weaver, pharmacist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about organ donation. Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The Beacon on Berkley Avenue]]> https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/the-beacon-on-berkeley-avenue/ This story highlights the accomplishments and contributions to the economy of the Jump Trading Simulation & Education building spread across 168,000 square feet on six floors, hosting more than 500 doctors, nurses, engineers, designers, researchers, paramedics, innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, students, etc. The Center never closes and has been the heart of new health care innovations and delivery models that are improving outcomes and reducing costs. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The Future of Medicine]]> https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/the-future-of-medicine/ This is an article from the April Innovation issue of Peoria Magazine that features various leaders from OSF Innovation and OSF OnCall, our digital health arm, that discusses where medical advancements area headed and the significant innovations that will improve care and outcomes. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Celebrating Central Illinois: OSF Sacred Heart nurse Tayler Obenland]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/celebrating-central-illinois-healthcare-workers-tayler-obenlands-story/ WCIA talks with Tayler Obenland, emergency department nurse at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF doctors explain what National Doctors Day means to them]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/osf-doctors-explain-what-national-doctors-day-means-to-them/ Physicians at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talk about National Doctors Day. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Cancer care at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-rn-karen-boyd/audio_966ecd14-ce51-11ed-a067-1b7865c6bc57.html Karen Boyd, nurse navigator at OSF HealthCare Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - strep throat]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/c8b8ec79-9493-45c9-8365-51b60e373b17/032923.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare internal medicine physician in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about strep throat. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF, law enforcement partner to prioritize mental health]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/police-health-care-officials-partner-mental-17862220.php#taboola-1 The Telegraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois, writes about a new mental health partnership involving OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[‘They’ve saved my life’: OSF cardiac rehab helps Central Illinois heart attack survivors]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/theyve-saved-my-life-osf-cardiac-rehab-nurses-help-central-illinois-heart-attack-survivors/ WCIA TV talks to the cardiac rehab unit at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF provider on child mortality report: 'It's a hard time to be a kid']]> https://www.wcia.com/news/its-a-hard-time-to-be-a-kid-central-illinois-doctors-educators-react-to-rising-child-death-rates/ OSF HealthCare psychotherapist Dr. Jill Schreiber talks with WCIA about mental health challenges in kids. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The Leadoff on WGLT features new partnership announcement from OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University ]]> https://www.wglt.org/podcast/wglts-the-leadoff/2023-03-23/the-leadoff-thursday-3-23-23 这种每天采访博士约翰Voz段特性enilek from OSF Innovation and Craig McLauchlan from Illinois State University discussing the new partnership agreement that includes $1 million a year in joint funding for research and development for solutions and services that can improve individual and community health outcomes. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare named one of Top 150 place to work in healthcare by Becker's]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2023.html Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Family welcomes St. Patrick's Day girl at OSF Heart of Mary]]> https://www.wcia.com/bright-spot-2/bright-spot-family-welcomes-baby-girl-on-st-patricks-day/ WCIA-TV's "bright spot" is a St. Patrick's Day baby at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Adding to the roster of life-saving heroes]]> https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/guest-commentary-adding-to-the-roster-of-life-saving-heroes/article_ffe2de28-7d15-54fc-b749-e2d6dc51d227.html The News-Gazette shares a guest commentary from Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand on the life-saving PulsePoint app. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Get to know Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand]]> https://soundcloud.com/illini-radio-group/jamie-talks-with-dr-kurt-bloomstrand-from-osf-about-emergency-care-and-training?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Illini Radio Group in Champaign, Illinois, talks with Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Healthy sleep with Leah Knabe]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-osf-leah-knabe-world-sleep-day-from-31723-video-5408.cfm Leah Knabe, OSF HealthCare pulmonology APRN, talks with Riverbender Radio on healthy sleep. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Michelle Conger named one of the 35 hospital and health system chief digital officers to know ]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/35-hospital-and-health-system-chief-digital-officers-to-know-2023.html Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The dangers of vaping]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-bill-to-ban-vaping-and-e-cigarettes-in-public-spaces/ Dr. Scott Cook, cardiothoracic surgeon at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA about vaping. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Get to know OSF psychologist Dr. Ari Lakritz]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-dr-lakritz-clinical-psychologist-osf-healthcare-from-31023-video-5380.cfm OSF psychologist Dr. Ari Lakritz talks with Riverbender Radio. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Alternatives to body cleanses]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/health-experts-warn-against-body-cleanses/ Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare primary care physician, talks with WCIA about misinformation surrounding body cleanses. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Over-the-counter Narcan]]> https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/the-fda-may-make-an-overdose-prevention-drug-over-the-counter-why-does-it-matter Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, emergency department physician at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, talks with WILL radio about Narcan and drug overdoses. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How much caffeine is too much?]]> https://www.wcia.com/video/illini-mens-basketball-player-comment-sparks-caffeine-consumption-discussion/8440163/ OSF HealthCare cardiologist Dr. Michael Broman talks with WCIA about caffeine ingestion. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Lowering the cost of insulin]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/eli-lilly-plans-to-cuts-prices-of-insulin/ Dr. Aminat Ogun talks with WCIA about lowering the cost of insulin. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF emergency medicine physicians part of Flosonics Medical study to help reduce the use of IV-fluids]]> https://apnews.com/press-release/business-wire/medical-technology-business-wire-health-1ab1d7a578bd46588f97d294c014f021 The results of the Flosonics Medical study provide strong evidence for the use of FloPatch ® to help prevent the over-prescription of IV fluids in adult patients with sepsis, septic shock and other hypotensive related events where IV fluids might be indicated for use. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Community Corner focuses on OSF HealthCare and its expertise in congenital heart defects in babies and children]]> https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2023/02/16/community-corner-congenital-heart-center/ During Heart Month that just wrapped up in February, Dr. Mark Plunkett, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeon at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, discusses how OSF has advanced treatment and care for infants at the Congenital Heart Center, in some cases, allowing for procedures that are less invasive than in the past. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare offers CancerIQ to improve early cancer detection]]> https://www.videtteonline.com/news/osf-healthcare-offers-canceriq-to-improve-early-cancer-detection-in-patients/article_e33ccafe-b48b-11ed-babb-a3110f6703e9.html This story highlights CancerIQ, now being offered at some OSF HealthCare locations. The online survey tool flags patients at high-risk for cancer based on their family history. If based on the CancerIQ survey results, patients meet the criteria for testing, it takes about three weeks for results that analyzes 81 genes across common hereditary cancers. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF pharmacist saves a life]]> https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/osf-pharmacist-saves-life-on-vacation/article_574e4708-b390-11ed-9636-4b2c3fdb1d46.html The Commercial News talks to Lauren Kirkpatrick, pharmacist at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Danville, Illinois, about her efforts to save a life. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF doctor: prepare for early allergy season]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/savoy-doctor-warns-of-earlier-allergy-season/ Dr. Jaya Wadhawan, MD, pediatrician at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA about allergies. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[What is Hospice?]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-chris-kamp-osf-healthcare-hospice-from-22423-video-5325.cfm Chris Kamp, home care and hospice manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender Radio Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Community health workers fill care gaps among B-N's most vulnerable]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2023-02-22/part-of-a-5-year-5m-initiative-community-health-workers-fill-care-gaps-among-b-ns-most-vulnerable This story highlights the work of community health worker Coretta Jackson who is employed by Chestnut Health Systems as part of a state-funded Medicaid Innovation Collaborative led by OSF OnCall and includes four federally qualified health centers, including Chestnut. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois' Dee Gaines brings smiles to the hospital's youngest patients]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/community/ci-heroes/ci-hero-dee-gaines-brings-smiles-to-the-hospitals-youngest-patients/ Dee Gaines, special visitors coordinator for OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, was recently featured as one of WMBD's Central Illinois Heroes. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - heart health]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/d9c397c7-c39d-4471-b64a-8484d41aea20/022223.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare internal medicine physician in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about heart health Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's rehabilitation services]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-saint-anthonys-rehabilitation-services-manager/audio_ec8618f0-b2d7-11ed-8085-0fbd364a08e3.html Frances Young, rehabilitation services manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/central-illinois-man-has-sent-over-20-ambulances-to-ukraine FOX Illinois talks to Chris Manson, OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations, on U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[When is a family ready for hospice?]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2023/02/21/when-is-a-family-ready-for-hospice-care/ WDAN talks with OSF HealthCare hospice nurse Emma Winslow. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Woman gains confidence through OSF therapy program]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/st-joseph-woman-gains-confidence-through-parkinsons-therapy-program/article_86f1d420-ae3b-11ed-b2f9-33186a1acd9e.html WAND-TV covers the LSVT BIG therapy program at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Heart of Mary welcomes Valentine's Day baby]]> https://www.wcia.com/video/bright-spot-10-pm-21523/8395610/ WCIA shares news of a Valentine's Day baby at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF educates on drug overdoses]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/osf-to-offer-free-narcan-training/article_3e3a03a0-ac98-11ed-aa2a-034d4d41c31e.html Sara Bennett, psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks about Narcan training. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Mental health and the criminal justice system]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/mental-health-and-the-justice-system-local-woman-arrested-96-times FOX Illinois TV talks with Mark Zinger, social worker at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about mental health and the criminal justice system. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Cardiac arrest, ambulances and more with Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-february-14th-dr-kurt-blo Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, emergency department physician at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WDAN radio. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Heart health with Dr. Tariq Enezate]]> https://post.futurimedia.com/wdwsam/playlist/8/listen-2623.html?cb=1676051829.436983 Tariq Enezate, MD, cardiologist at OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WDWS Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's President Jerry Rumph on Riverbender Radio]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-jerry-rumph-president-osf-st-anthonys-health-center-from-2923-video-5249.cfm OSF Saint Anthony's President Jerry Rumph talks with Riverbender Radio. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[To plunge or not to plunge?]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/to-plunge-or-not-to-plunge-illinois-medical-expert-weighs-in/ Anne Orzechowski, a family medicine nurse practitioner at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA on cold plunging. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Blood donations needed in Central Illinois as shortage looms]]> https://pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/blood-donations-needed-in-central-illinois-as-shortage-looms/article_5591e75e-a3e0-11ed-90a3-d731f37ce8c9.html This story urges individuals to register for upcoming blood drives by Impact Life, the blood bank supplier for OSF HealthCare hospitals and medical centers. It also includes other health organizations commenting on the status of their blood supplies. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Get to know physical therapist Kelly Bogowith]]> https://www.theintelligencer.com/sports/article/bogowith-found-passion-field-hockey-edwardsville-17749672.php The Edwardsville Intelligencer talks with Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Can mouth taping really help your sleep]]> https://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep/mouth-taping-can-it-really-help-your-sleep/ This article in everydayhealth.com explores a Tik Tok trend that advocates taping your mouth to prevent snoring. In this article, OSF HealthCare pulmonologist and director of Sleep Medicine for OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria Dr. Verma Kaninika advises against mouth taping and suggests, “There is only a very small group of patients who have what’s called ‘primary snoring’ with no other disorder going on,” she says. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[What is occupational therapy?]]> https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3tq76-137f757 Caitlin Cleveland, occupational therapist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Stevie Jay Broadcasting. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[For heart attack patients, timing is everything]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/local-woman-shares-understanding-the-importance-of-timing-after-she-had-a-heart-attack/article_2c438b3a-a333-11ed-b84b-0359b3e0b3da.html WAND-TV tells the story of Tammi Fanson, a heart attack patient at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Reflecting on the pandemic]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/museum-business-leaders-doctors-look-back-at-covid-19-pandemic-as-illinois-announces-end-of-emergency-disaster-proclamation/ WCIA TV talks to local leaders, including OSF HealthCare physician Dr. Joseph Calvo, about the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learned. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How to prevent, treat concussions]]> https://www.riverbender.com/video/details/our-daily-show-interview-osf-healthcare-kelly-bogowith-concussions--more-from-13123-video-5195.cfm Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF St. Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender Radio about concussions and arthritis. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[First responders urge drivers to register emergency information]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/police-urge-drivers-to-register-emergency-information# Les Mennenga of East Central Illinois EMS talks with Fox Illinois about having vital information handy in case of an emergency. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - the intersection of sleep, diet and exercise]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/012523.pdf?10000 安德鲁·Zasada博士,内科医师OSF HealthCare Primary Care in Savoy, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about improving sleep, diet and exercise. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Snow shoveling safety]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-doctor-explains-health-risks-of-shoveling-snow/ OSF HealthCare orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Murphy talks with WCIA about snow shoveling safety Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[There is hope for people with SAD and PTSD]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-clinical-psychologist-ari-lakritz-1-25-23/audio_566193e8-9cd6-11ed-a3a5-cfa8a412478b.html Ari Lakritz, PsyD, talks with WBGZ radio about SAD and PTSD. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[New AI technology at OSF helps central Illinois diabetics]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/new-ai-technology-helps-central-illinois-diabetics# Fox Illinois TV covers the rollout of a cutting edge diabetic retinopathy screening at OSF HealthCare. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Catholic health care welcomes all]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/osf-deals-with-rural-hospital-challenges/article_8c3e6868-96b1-11ed-87f9-17d518204532.html Jerry Rumph, president of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ radio about Catholic health care and how OSF Saint Anthony's is meeting the challenges of a rural hospital. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[利亚玛琳OSF患者他唱歌althCare Children's Hospital of Illinois]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/leah-marlene-sings-for-patients-at-osfs-childrens-hospital-of-illinois/ American Idol Season 20 finalist Leah Marlene made a surprise visit to OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria earlier this week. Marlene performed her song “Flowers” which raises awareness about mental health challenges and offers hope for anyone going through a difficult struggle. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ambulances and CPR]]> https://www.spreaker.com/user/11445384/000800402-zqXFsB Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with the Illinois Farm Bureau on CPR and taking an ambulance Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Are weight loss drugs right for you?]]> https://www.wcia.com/video/champaign-doctor-encourages-trying-other-ways-to-lose-weight-first-instead-of-medications-amid-drug-shortage/8294827/ Dr. Aminat Ogun talks with WCIA about weight loss drugs. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Coffee and the heart]]> https://www.happiesthealth.com/articles/cardio-vascular-health/a-hot-cuppa-coffee-for-brewing-heart-health Dr. Michael Broman with OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Happiest Health on how coffee interacts with the heart. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Coping with loss]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-january-10th-rita-manning Rita Manning from OSF HealthCare pastoral care talks with WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, about coping with loss Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[A game changing concussion diagnosis]]> https://video.wtvp.org/video/s35-e24-a-game-changing-approach-to-concussion-diagnosis-crhglk/ Dr. Adam Cross of OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is developing a new technique that may detect concussions on location in just two minutes. It’s called Flight Path and uses mixed reality on a tablet. This effort was featured on WTVP TV, Peoria's PBS TV affiliate. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF psychotherapist urges talking to kids after weekend violence]]> https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/01/10/local-psychotherapists-urge-talking-kids-after-weekend-violence/ Following two separate shootings in the Peoria area, local psychological experts emphasize the importance of addressing community violence with children and young adults. Sam Schubach, manager for OSF Trauma Recovery program Strive, says the program has provided help to more than 200 individuals in the past year and that therapists with the program are embedded in two Peoria High Schools and do community outreach as well as home and hospital visits. Schubach says some teens don't realize they have been traumatized by violence and services are available for up to 10 years following a violent incident. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ambulances to Ukraine]]> https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/central-illinois-ambulances-sent-to-ukraine OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations talks with WILL radio on the U.S. ambulances to Ukraine effort Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[What is sleep alliance?]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/is-sleep-alliance-the-cure-to-nighttime-issues/article_58115d9a-8e03-11ed-8fbe-77603b547a3b.html Dr. Nadeem Ahmed, pulmonologist at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks about sleep alliance as a possible cure to nighttime issues. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Cancer care in Danville, Illinois]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-january-5th-judith-miles WDAN radio talks with Judi Miles of OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[New year, new chapel]]> https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/new-year-new-chapel/article_969b5182-87b5-11ed-b26b-5b876200ce3a.html The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, covers the renovation of the chapel at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Serving behavioral health patients]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/expert-predict-mental-health-outcry-amid-vacant-building-fires# Fox Illinois TV talks with a social worker at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about how the hospital serves behavioral health patients. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Tips to stay safe and healthy in 2023]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/tips-to-stay-safe-and-healthy-going-into-2023/article_249a5db4-8899-11ed-be03-f3f3e34cd713.html WAND TV talks to OSF physician Dr. Andrew Zasada about staying safe and healthy in 2023. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - new year's resolutions]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/122822.pdf?10000 安德鲁·Zasada博士,内科医师OSF Primary Care in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about new year's resolution. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Faith-based health system takes on PPE manufacturing]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/supply-chain/faith-based-health-system-takes-ppe-manufacturing 这个故事从一个行业出版物显示w OSF HealthCare is now one of the few health systems directly in the business of personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing. Early nationwide shortages led Pinak Shah, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of OSF HealthCare, to bring production in-house while also offering jobs to the health system's local community. "With Peoria being an engineering town, with Caterpillar and others, we saw an opportunity for manufacturing," Shah says. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Tipledemic strains Bloomington-Normal hospitals during the holidays]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-12-22/tripledemic-strains-bloomington-normal-hospitals-during-the-holidays OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Hospital President Lynn Fulton is quotes in this story explaining the Bloomington hospital had to transfer patients to other hospitals during the recent surge. Fulton said cases are generally less severe than during the worst of the pandemic, but the high volume of viral illnesses is concerning. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare launches remote monitoring program to manage young children and babies with RSV]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-12-19/osf-healthcare-using-remote-monitoring-program-honed-during-covid-19-pandemic-to-manage-rsv-patients OSF OnCall, the digital arm of OSF HealthCare, has built remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs for Medicaid patients with chronic conditions and for pregnancy and post partum. This story from WCBU, which also appeared on other NPR stations in Illinois, is now using the same technology to help caregivers who have children 5 and under at home with RSV, a common respiratory virus that arrived earlier and is harsher this season. It is also the number one reason kids are hospitalized in the U.S. every year. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Preparing for bitter cold weather]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-extreme-cold-in-central-illinois/ WCIA talks with OSF HealthCare physician Dr. Jason Kole about preparing for bitter cold weather Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Business Over Coffee Podcast: OSF Heart of Mary President Erin Rogers]]> https://soundcloud.com/illini-radio-group/jamie-talks-with-erin-rogers-from-osf-heart-of-mary?in=illini-radio-group/sets/real-talk-business-over-coffee&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Illini Radio Group (Champaign, Illinois) General Manager Jamie Ulrey talks with OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Erin Rogers on the Business Over Coffee podcast. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence (AI) moves to primary care]]> https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/985678 This story highlights how health systems, particularly OSF HealthCare as a leader, is using AI to enhance the ability of primary care doctors to alert patients with diabetes to related retinopathy which is the number one cause of blindness in the U.S. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Get to know OSF Primary Care in Godfrey, Illinois]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-healthcare-12-21-22/audio_0b724e4a-8156-11ed-89dd-2fcaccd92b95.html Bethany Huelskoetter, APRN and Lucas Edwards, PA, of OSF HealthCare Primary Care in Godfrey talk with WBGZ radio. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Streamlined cancer care in Danville, Illinois]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/12/16/osf-bobette-steely-hegeler-cancer-center-aiming-for-april-2023-expansion/ WDAN radio covers phase two renovations at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ambulances to Ukraine]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-december-14th-chris-manso OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations Chris Manson talks about an ongoing effort to send ambulances to Ukraine Thu, 15 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Community outreach in Danville, Illinois]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-december-12th-jake-ozier Jake Ozier and Mia Harrier of the community resource center at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talk with WDAN radio. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Cold weather worsens old injuries]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/cold-temps-can-cause-pain-to-old-joint-injuries# Dr. James Murphy, orthopedic surgeon at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about cold weather worsening old injuries. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Battling seasonal illnesses]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/respiratory-illnesses-with-osf-healthcare/audio_5225cb0e-70d6-11ed-8cbf-d7e0e42c6894.html OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ radio on seasonal illnesses. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Best of the best in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Best-of-the-Best-Alton-Illinois-Juliano-McNear-17617439.php The Alton Telegraph profiles the Juliano family for their "Best of the Best" promotion. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - winter blues]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/113022.pdf?10000 安德鲁·Zasada博士,内科医师OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about seasonal affective disorder. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Honoring JoAnne Cabutti at OSF Heart of Mary]]> https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/community-events/joanne-cabuttis-legacy-of-warmth-to-continue-with-new-fund-at-osf-urbana/article_2ffa12cb-f410-5d5e-927e-a2642e6084e9.html The News-Gazette write about the legacy of volunteer JoAnne Cabutti at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Concussion safety]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/concussion-safety-symptoms-and-what-to-do Dr. James Murphy, orthopedic surgeon at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about concussion safety. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - colon cleanses]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/112322.pdf?10000 安德鲁博士Zasada OSF医疗在萨沃伊伟德betvicror下载,Illinois, talks to the Champaign County Today newspaper about colon cleanses Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare raising the minimum wage]]> https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/11/23/osf-healthcare-raising-minimum-wage/ This story highlights the fourth time in seven years OSF HealthCare is raising its minimum wage. OSF Healthcare is raising its minimum wage for their Mission Partners (employees), effective November 27. OSF says it will increase to $16 up from $15 per hour, except it will raise to $18.08 per hour in the Chicago area, according to a release. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Beyond the Boardroom: OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Erin Rogers]]> https://www.news-gazette.com/business/entrepreneurs/beyond-the-boardroom-osf-heart-of-mary-medical-centers-erin-rogers/article_00ad30ae-2baf-5408-bd99-05f98a313310.html OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Erin Rogers talks with the News-Gazette. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Taking an ambulance]]> https://foxillinois.com/cares/dont-drive-yourself-call-an-ambulance-health-healthmatter-osf-ambulance-stroke-urbana-springfield Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about when you should take an ambulance. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The future of home care]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/post-acute/4-questions-osf-healthcare-executives-home-care-services Health Leaders Media talks with OSF HealthCare home care leaders on the future of home care. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Lung cancer awareness]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/doctors-spreading-knowledge-during-lung-cancer-awareness-month/article_bd3c2edc-6605-11ed-9190-ffc209580f8a.html Dr. Scott Cook of OSF Health Care Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about lung cancer Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - Thanksgiving overeating]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/111622.pdf?10000 安德鲁博士Zasada OSF医疗在萨沃伊伟德betvicror下载,Illinois, has tips to avoid Thanksgiving overeating. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[The Great American Smokeout]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/great-american-smoke-out-is-thursday/article_45b54900-645e-11ed-8698-efb4fed7ec6a.html WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, talks about OSF HealthCare efforts to encourage people to quit smoking. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[LVADs and heart health]]> https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/danville-man-becomes-heart-health-advocate/article_3e386c8c-60ff-11ed-af95-af9669b1a418.html The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, profiles a cardiac rehab patient at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Launching a digital hospital]]> https://illinoisvalleytimes.com/stories/635158566-launching-a-digital-hospital This story highlights the history of efforts by OSF HealthCare to launch a digital hospital program and how there are future plans to expand the eligible population and the communities in which this will be made available. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[嘉宾专栏:拯救一个孩子的生命——锁up guns in the home ]]> https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/guest-column-save-a-child-s-life-lock-up-guns-in-the-home/article_adee97ca-6057-11ed-a670-0b45cf46ef6c.html Dr. E. John Wipfler III writes in the Commercial News (Danville, Illinois) about OSF HealthCare's participation in the "Doesn't Kill To Ask" gun safety campaign. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - Halloween candy]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/110222.pdf?10000 安德鲁·Zasada博士,内科医师OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper on Halloween candy. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Halloween health tips]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/doctors-warn-of-rsv-ahead-of-trick-or-treating Dr. Andrew Zasada talks to Fox Illinois TV about avoiding RSV and other illnesses on Halloween. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF home care prepares for flu season]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/post-acute/osf-home-care-services-prepares-flu-season Health Leaders Media talks with OSF Home Care about keeping Mission Partners and patients safe during flu season. Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Danville bus recognizes cancer care]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/10/28/danville-mass-transit-bus-decorated-for-osf-cancer-center-driven-by-cancer-survivor/ WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, reports on a new wrap for a public transit bus recognizing OSF Hegeler Cancer Center. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF and Bradley sign multi-year partnership for health care innovation]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-10-25/osf-and-bradley-sign-multi-year-partnership-for-health-care-innovation This story from Peoria-based NPR station WCBU highlights a recent announcement about a $5 million dollar, five year commitment to fund projects focused on making health care more accessible and addressing social needs and improve cancer care. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Safe disposal of medication]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/saturday-is-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day/article_4ba139cc-5613-11ed-b818-f3c7688c268d.html WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, reports on OSF HealthCare efforts to promote safe disposal of medication. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Understanding hospice care]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-healthcare-hospice-program-10-26-22/audio_c9f36daa-554f-11ed-8e89-c79a4fd5a24b.html Chris Kamp and Leeann Underwood from OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talk with WBGZ radio on hospice care. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - outdoor winter exercise]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/102622.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper on safe outdoor winter exercise. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Celebrating 100 years of Catholic health care in Urbana, Illinois]]> https://thecatholicpost.com/2022/10/21/osf-heart-of-mary-celebrates-100-years-of-catholic-health-care-in-urbana-area/ The Catholic Post newspaper writes about the commemoration of 100 years of Catholic health care in Urbana, Illinois. The care has been delivered on West Park Street, the current site of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Having difficult conversations about guns]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/13-kids-die-from-guns-every-day-hospitals-working-on-a-change/ Kurt Bloomstrand, MD, talks with WCIA about OSF HealthCare participation in a nationwide gun safety program. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Concussion awareness]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/osf-launches-concussion-awareness-campaign/article_38264658-50dc-11ed-9aff-dfeb29e6077d.html Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about concussions. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - caffeine ]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/101922.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with Southern Champaign County Today about safe caffeine consumption. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - healthy sleep tips]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/101222.pdf?10000 Andrew Zasada, MD, of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about healthy sleep Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Jennifer Compton, Vice President at OSF Sacred Heart, talks to WDAN]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-october-10th-jennifer-com Jennifer Compton, Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talks to WDAN radio. 星期一,2022年10月10日01:00:00 + 0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - bug bites]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/100522.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, gives advice on bug bites. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Feast of St. Francis pet blessings]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/10/04/feast-day-of-st-francis-of-assisi-pet-blessing-at-osf-sacred-heart/ WDAN radio in Danville covers pet blessings at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville as part of the Feast of St. Francis. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Is Sitting Worse than Smoking?]]> https://chicagohealthonline.com/is-sitting-worse-than-smoking/ This story in Chicago Magazine features Matt Janus, an exercise physiologist and wellness coordinator at OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, discussing the latest research published in the the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study reveals a sedentary lifestyle may be even worse for your health than smoking, heart disease, or diabetes. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's golf outing benefits Moeller Cancer Center]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Moeller-Cancer-Center-OSF-HealthCare-oncology-17472549.php The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph recaps the OSF Saint Anthony's golf outing. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Is there a solution to the pharmacist shortage?]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/special-report-is-there-a-solution-to-the-pharmacist-shortage Chris Bennett, pharmacist at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Fox Illinois about the pharmacist shortage. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - the importance of good sleep]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/092822.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about sleep. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[West Bloomington dental clinic aims to reduce health disparities]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-09-27/new-dental-clinic-in-west-bloomington-aims-to-reduce-health-disparities The $1.3 million dollar dental clinic will open next year at a Chestnut Health System building at 720 W Chestnut in Bloomington and Congressman Rodney Davis announced $430, 000 in federal funding. A state-funded Medicaid Innovation Collaborative (MIC), which includes OSF HealthCare, is also supporting the project aimed at improving access to care to underserved populations. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Innovation helps launch Med Tech startup Marti]]> https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/health-tech-startup-launches-with-high-alpha-innovation In conjunction with national Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month, Marti (martihealth.com) officially announces its launch in partnership with Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare, OSF Innovation, and Indianapolis-based venture builder High Alpha Innovation. Marti's digital platform is aimed at helping those with sickle cell and families better navigate care and to help providers coordinate care for this chronic, life altering disease. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Breast cancer awareness at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/breast-cancer-awareness/audio_7470d160-3f4c-11ed-abdd-abe620364c03.html Breast health navigator Heather Chambers and breast cancer survivor Cathy Keller talk about Moeller Cancer Center at OSF Saint Anthony's. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[National publication profiles new leader of the OSF Ventures team]]> https://globalventuring.com/corporate/osf-ventures-healthcare-investment/ This story from Corporate Global Venturing highlights the leadership of Mayank Taneja, the new vice president of OSF Ventures how a busy team of six on the corporate investment arm of OSF HealthCare has successfully managed investment opportunities in startup companies. The OSF Ventures team invests in startups that can benefit patients, caregivers, and that offer a potential to improve cost savings. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - COVID]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/092122.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana talks about the state of the pandemic Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Breast cancer awareness]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-september-19th-dr-jomel-s Dr. Jomel Labayog of OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois, talks with WDAN radio about breast cancer. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Dr. James Murphy talks orthopedics with WDWS]]> http://Dr. James Murphy talks orthopedics with WDWS Dr. James Murphy of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks about his work as an orthopedic surgeon with WDWS radio. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Bringing the hospital home: OSF OnCall 'Digital Hospital' is offering an alternative to admission]]> http://w.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-09-15/bringing-the-hospital-home-how-osf-healthcares-digital-hospital-is-offering-an-alternative-to-admission This story from Peoria's NPR radio station WCBU explains how a new alternative to hospital admission, available for select patients at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, is allowing patients to enjoy the comforts of home while receiving hospital-level care. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - vaccines]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/091422.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, presents his weekly column in the Champaign County Today newspaper. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Supporting people with cancer]]> http://tun.in/tmdaL5 Heather Chambers of OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton talks about the Caring Circle support group. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How has the COVID-19 threat changed?]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/student-group-unhappy-with-u-of-i-covid-19-protocol Dr. Joseph Calvo, an emergency department physician at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about COVID-19 and how individual risk has changed as the pandemic wears on. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask Dr. Z - football injuries]]> https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1873/c4a7d230-6148-4b35-9d80-894d938e51f5.pdf?10000 Dr. Andrew Zasada, an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, has a weekly column in the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper on relevant health topics. Today, he talks about avoid football injuries. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's pediatric open house]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-saint-anthonys-pediatric-open-house-preview-8-31-22/audio_2699cd50-294b-11ed-8faa-eb49e2a71a88.html President of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton Jerry Rumph talks with WBGZ about an upcoming pediatric open house. Also joining the interview is Karen Boyd, patient navigator at OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's back to school event]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/a-gift-from-their-hearts-generous-werts-donation-employees-make-osf-saint-anthonys-back-to-school-event-memorable-60560.cfm Riverbender.com covers the back to school event at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare integrating with Western Illinois Cancer Treatment Center]]> https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/healthcare/2022/08/10/osf-healthcare-integrating-with-western-illinois-cancer-treatment-center/65398772007/?utm_source=galesburg-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_artic This story highlights a new integration of the Western Illinois Cancer Treatment Center in Galesburg, Illinois into OSF HealthCare to keep patient care local while enhancing the level of cancer care in the Western Region. One goal of this new partnership is to build a strong radiation therapy program that ties seamlessly to the new OSF Cancer Institute that will open next year in Peoria. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Care-A-Van Expanding Services Soon]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/07/28/osf-winding-down-summer-cares-4-kids-program-care-a-van-services-expanding-soon/ 这个故事强调了OSF Care-4-K医疗”伟德betvicror下载ids" summer program that brings the mobile Care-A-Van to community sites and helps provide activities and education to children about healthy behaviors. The Care-A-Van program will expand in the future to bring more screenings and medical services out into the community. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Medical Group and Home Care leader weighs in on changing COVID-19 symptoms]]> https://video.wtvp.org/video/s35-e05-covid-19-rise-in-cases-change-in-restrictions-w7bhxl/ Sara Overton, the chief nursing officer at OSF Medical Group and Home Care and Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson and the update the treatment, precautions and changing symptoms for COVID-19 as the virus changes. They also discuss a local study on long COVID and explain monkeypox. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[YMCA of McLean County opening new center on OSF-donated plot in Bloomington]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-08-04/built-to-serve-all-the-bloomington-normal-ymca-is-set-to-open-a-24-million-facility This story highlights all of the new features in a YMCA building in Bloomington, Illinois, including a therapy pool, that will be among options available to Easter Seals of Central Illinois on land located on the OSF HealthCare hospital and cancer center campus. OSF HealthCare donated the land as part of fundraising efforts that led to the project that was a decade-long effort. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF OnCall offers new program for some patients with chronic conditions]]> https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2022/08/04/community-corner-kara-roat/ Some patients need extra monitoring between office visits, especially those with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, heart failure or asthma. This interview segment highlights the fact OSF HealthCare recently launched a remote patient monitoring program to assist Medicaid patients and some of its own Mission Partners and their family members (with an OSF HealthCare plan) – to monitor and care for them without the need for travel. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[A breast cancer survivor's toolkit]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Breast-cancer-survivor-Alton-Moeller-Cancer-Center-17334093.php The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph talks with Mission Partners and a patient at Moeller Cancer Center. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Cancer survivor highlights OSF night at Alton River Dragons]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/local-cancer-survivor-jim-corby-throws-out-ceremonial-first-pitch-at-river-dragons-game--tells-his-cancer-story-60218.cfm The Riverbender talks to a patient at OSF Moeller Cancer Center who was honored at the Alton River Dragons game on July 27, 2022. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Led by OSF HealthCare, a growing number of Illinois ambulances on the ground in Ukraine]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/nation-world/2022/07/29/more-ambulances-from-illinois-heading-to-war-in-ukraine/65382058007/?utm_source=pjstar-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=NJOS-ILLIN 后的克里斯·曼森OSF医疗领导的努力伟德betvicror下载to get an Advanced Medical Transport ambulance to war-torn Ukraine in April, several more have been transported. This story highlights that by the end of the year, Manson expects to have supported efforts to ship about 20 such vehicles to that area. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Cancer screenings are key to prevention]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/osf-st-anthonys---summer-send-off-and-cancer-screenings/audio_bce68466-0dca-11ed-9d25-9f8ad32c9a2f.html Karen Boyd, Heather Chambers, and Dr. Alejandro Sanz of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talk with WBGZ radio. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[What to know about monkeypox]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/a-virus-you-can-see-now-a-global-concern-what-you-need-to-know/article_ba6eac04-0c85-11ed-a61d-d390fb6ae732.html WAND-TV talks with OSF infectious disease physician Dr. John Farrell on monkeypox. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Striking out cancer]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/07/23/cancer-awareness-night-at-danville-stadium-first-pitch-from-osfs-dr-labayog/ WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, talks with Dr. Jomel Labayog of Hegeler Cancer Center. The Danville Dans baseball team recently hosted OSF. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Michelle Conger among Becker's Health Review Great Health System Chief Strategy Officers of 2022]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/50-great-health-system-chief-strategy-officers-2022.html For the second time this year, a major national media outlet is recognizing Michelle Conger as one of the top chief strategy officers among the nation's health care systems. The publication recognized Conger's role in creating the OSF Innovation division and for also serving as CEO of OSF OnCall, the expanding Digital Health arm of OSF HealthCare. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Medical Advancements transforming care for OSF HealthCare patients]]> https://video.wtvp.org/video/s35-e02-advances-in-medical-care-uskftl/ The program focuses on three medical innovations in use at OSF HealthCare and/or medical students in Peoria. One improves the infusion of resuscitative fluids or blood for ill patients; another offers training capabilities for doctors delivering high radioactive doses directly into cancer tumors; and a third uses artificial intelligence to better educate medical students. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Improving kids' lives]]> https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/osf-promotes-healthy-lifestyles-for-children/collection_00e1e576-082a-11ed-b707-bb12b993f62d.html#1 The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, profiles the Cares-4-Kids program, where OSF HealthCare teaches kids about healthy habits. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Home health, explained]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/post-acute/home-health-nurse-training-prepares-nurses-autonomy-role Health Leaders Media talks to OSF HealthCare leaders about home care. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF OnCall Digital Health leader addresses congressional panel about food insecurity and the impact on health]]> https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-07-14-house-caucus-examines-food-insecurity-social-determinant-health OSF OnCall Digital Health Leader Karlen Sandall, who oversees the Community Health Workers program, was on a panel to brief the Congressional Social Determinants of HEALTH Caucus on "Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutrition as a SDOH." Sandall explained how OSF and federally qualified health centers and community-based organizations are using a digital health platform connects patients in need with community-based organizations that can assist them. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Godfrey woman encourages families to discuss end of life care early]]> https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Difficult-discussions-sister-of-Godfrey-woman-17301156.php This story highlights the importance of having difficult end-of-life decisions ahead of time to ease the burden during a challenging time. The story quotes OSF HealthCare leaders connected with OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Anti-violence initiative involving OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/local-champaign-county-organizations-invest-to-fight-violent-crime OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Dr. Jared Rogers talks with Fox Illinois about an anti-violence initiative in Champaign County. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Brain aneurysms in young people]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/it-can-happen-at-any-age-mother-raises-awareness-after-brain-aneurysm-takes-her-teen-daughters-life/ OSF HealthCare neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rosen talks with WCIA about brain aneurysms in young people. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The benefits of cardiac rehab]]> https://omny.fm/shows/community-connection-vermilion-county/the-community-connection-july-13th-osf-cardiac-reh Steve Bugelli and Brad Zorns, two patients at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, speak with WDAN about cardiac rehab. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Why you should talk about palliative care]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Difficult-discussions-sister-of-Godfrey-woman-17301187.php The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph reports on the palliative care program at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Caregiving and too many drugs: An OSF provider weighs in for Chicago Health Magazine]]> https://chicagocaregiving.com/too-many-drugs/ Adults age 65 and older visit the emergency department three times more often for medication-related adverse events than younger adults do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This story taps the expertise of Manharkumar Patel, MD, a family medicine specialist with OSF Medical Group in Palos Heights to address the factors and ways caregivers can prevent medication-related complications for older Americans. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center partners on long COVID study]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-07-11/to-better-treat-long-covid-peoria-based-researchers-first-want-to-define-what-it-is OSF HealthCare leaders joined others at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the Peoria City-County Public Health Department, and Unity Point Health to announce participation in national research to better define long COVID to better treat those suffering from it. Dr. Sarah Stewart deRamirez, OSF HealthCare Population Health medical director says defining long COVID is the goal of the National Institutes of Health's new $22 million, four-year study, "Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery," or RECOVER. About 200 adults will participate in the Peoria-based research study. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare joins community partners to financially support crime-reduction efforts ]]> https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1086442741 OSF HealthCare is joining other business and community leaders in the Champaign-Urbana area to invest a total of $300,000 to fight local crime. Investment for Impact funds will be allocated to the United Way of Champaign County to address immediate solutions to violent crime, as well as long-term solutions to address underlying factors and patterns that lead to future violent behavior. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Ventures new leader will focus investments on alternative care models and workforce retention solutions]]> https://medcitynews.com/2022/07/osf-ventures-new-leader-will-focus-investments-on-alternative-care-modalities-workforce-retention/ OSF Ventures — the investment arm of Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare — gained a new leader last week when Mayank Taneja took the helm. He'll continue the work of inaugural leader Stan Lynall who is retiring, overseeing $250 million in assets over three funds, focused on med-tech including diagnostics and workflow solutions. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Summer STEAM opportunities through Jump Simulation can inspire kids to consider health careers]]> https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2022/06/30/medical-minute-shannon-egli/ Shannon Egli of OSF Jump Simulation and Education Center stresses that kids can battle boredom when parents order a STEAM-at-Home kit complete with a specimen to dissect, and all materials needed. Kids and parents can follow along with a video-on-demand version of the course, designed to inspire a love of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math and an understanding of how they come together in various health careers. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[COVID-19 safety tips for the holiday weekend]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/covid-19-cases-on-a-rise-leading-up-to-the-holiday-weekend/article_8b7d1fd4-f812-11ec-8788-37bff39766ae.html Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about COVID-19 safety tips for the Independence Day weekend. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The COVID-19 vaccine and your child]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/features/article/The-COVID-19-vaccine-and-your-child-16265488.php This story highlights the importance of vaccinating your child against the highly-infectious virus. Dr. Ameera Nauman, a pediatrician with OSF Medical Group, explains “Anyone, including children, can transmit a virus to others if they’re infected, even when they have no symptoms,” Nauman said. “Vaccines help break that cycle, protecting your children, family and friends." Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Insights Care Magazine names OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois a Top Child Care Hospital]]> https://insightscare.com/childrens-hospital-of-illinois-providing-comprehensive-pediatric-care/ OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois President Mike Wells talk about what it takes to be among the best in providing comprehensive care for children. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Heat safety tips]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/heat-wave-brings-scorching-temps-to-central-illinois/ Dr. Fred Burke, emergency room physician at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talks with WCIA about staying safe in the heat. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's welcomes SSM strategic affiliation for Riverbend]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/OSF-Saint-Anthony-s-welcomes-SSM-partnership-for-17242079.php The Alton Telegraph talks to leaders at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, about the new strategic affiliation with SSM Health. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Heart of Mary Medical Center hosts kickoff for law enforcement torch run]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/law-enforcement-torch-run-returns/ OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, hosted the kickoff for the law enforcement torch run benefitting Special Olympics. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Health reminders for men ahead of Father’s Day]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/health-reminders-for-men-ahead-of-fathers-day/ Dr. Joseph Calvo, emergency department physician at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talks with WCIA about men's health Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[New data dive reveals specific health inequity OSF is ready to tackle]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-06-14/q-a-osf-ceo-roxanna-crosser-discusses-inequities-in-healthcare Through analysis of patient data, OSF HealthCare identified a specific health disparity. The organization found that across its system, the risk of heart failure and hospital readmissions is higher for Black patients. In this WGLT radio story, OSF Western Region CEO Roxanna Crosser discusses how the discovery points to a need for change and ways OSF will go about trying to enact it. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Dr. Ameera Nauman talks with WBGZ about the new strategic affiliation with SSM Health]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/osf-and-ssm-expand-collaboration-to-include-cardinal-glennon-access/article_1d4707ba-e6aa-11ec-86ad-4710c6578f71.html Dr. Ameera Nauman of OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ radio about the new strategic affiliation with SSM Health which will improve pediatric care for the Riverbend. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Relaunch of Hospital at Home coming to some OSF patients who qualify]]> https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-hospital-at-home-northwestern-blessing-20220607-l3oywdlilvc7taloizejxpuyce-story.html This story highlights how OSF HealthCare provided hospital-level care at home for people during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and plans to relaunch the program now that the federal government set regulations, and leaders plan to meet requirements. Meanwhile, Northwestern Hospital -- which never provided acute care at home -- admitted it's first-ever patient to its hospital at home program. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Digital Health Leader Appears on WTVP's "Business Forward" segment]]> https://www.streamslist.com/Player?ClipId=,S,202205,F7EFA0D5-9067-487F-B82C-91250F25CE67&ReqServer=NDS5%5cNDS5&QueryName=Portal&Offset=1214&rai=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&ran=&roi=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&r Michelle Conger, chief strategy Officer and CEO of OSF OnCall Digital Health, recently named among Modern Healthcare’s 2022 class of Top 25 Innovators in the nation, appeared on WTVP's "Business Froward" show to talk about her strategy for incorporating innovation into everything at OSF HealthCare. The efforts include leveraging strategic academic, business and community partnerships to bring the best approaches to solving health care challenges and improve health and wellness for everyone served by OSF. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Debunking myths about breast milk leakage]]> https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2022/05/fact-check-breast-milk-leakage-does-not-contain-all-the-impurity-thats-in-the-mothers-body.html Heather Ludwig, international board certified lactation consultant at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks to the fact-checking website Lead Stories about myths surrounding breast milk leakage. Fri, 27 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF media relations coordinator Tim Ditman talks with WBGZ about mental health]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/audio_820dbb34-dc47-11ec-8d24-b3e4ff7e9170.html OSF HealthCare media relations coordinator Tim Ditman talks with WBGZ in Alton about mental health care and the behavioral health navigators program offered at OSF. Thu, 26 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare infectious disease expert says monkeypox isn't as transmissable as other viruses]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/local-infectious-disease-doctor-dont-worry-about-monkeypox/ Dr. Abeer AlMajali, an infectious disease physician at OSF Healthcare and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, said monkeypox is not a new disease and the medical community has the necessary tools in place already. Dr. AlMajali also stresses monkeypox is a “self-limiting infection,” which means it usually resolves on its own without medical intervention. Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Superheroes wash windows, bring joy to kids at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/superheroes-bring-joy-to-osf-childrens-hospital-of-illinois/ It’s an annual tradition at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Every year, two window washers dress up as superheroes and rappel down the building while smiling and waving at hospitalized children, and of course, washing windows. This year, Captain America and Batman paid a visit to the hospital. Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Surviving cancer and thriving after treatment]]> https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2022/may/surviving-cancer-thriving-thereafter This story in Peoria Magazines highlights the advanced level of support for kids at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) through The Heller Center for Kids with Cancer r, supported by the Heller family as well as other donors who believe in the highest quality cancer care and support services. Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Business Forward: OSF OnCall Digital Health CEO Michelle Conger discusses the transformation of healthcare in central Illinois]]> https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/business-forward/ Fri, 13 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Controlling Your Stress: OSF HealthCare psychotherapist Bernice Gordon-Young shares ways to help with the added stresses of daily life]]> https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/at-issue/ Fri, 13 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois President Mike Wells featured on podcast discussing trends in pediatric care]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/michael-wells-president-at-osf-healthcare-children-s-hospital-of-illinois-84420936.html Fri, 13 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Mission Partner discusses visit to Ukraine - WMBD radio]]> https://omny.fm/shows/greg-dan-show-interviews/a-crazy-idea-comes-to-life Chris Manson talks about his trip to Ukraine and his efforts to have ambulances delivered to the war-torn country. Tue, 10 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF to develop incentive program using blockchain-based digital app]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/osf-to-develop-incentive-program-using-a-blockchain-based-digital-app.html?origin=CIOE&utm_source=CIOE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=1138E2712901G3V This story highlights a Jump ARCHES collaborative research project with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Medicine in Peoria to test whether a smart phone app built on a blockchain platform can allow rewards for healthy behaviors in a way that complies with federal consumer and privacy protection laws. Blockchain allows for faster, more secure data transactions and this effort will leverage the open, de-centralized platform and using de-identified data. Fri, 06 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Neurologist from OSF HealthCare joins TV panel addressing concussions ]]> https://video.wtvp.org/video/s34-e38-concussion-detection-and-recovery-q17l5v/ OSF HealthCare Neurologist, Dr. Deepak Nair, at the Illinois Neurological Institute (INI), who specializes in critical care joined a panel on WTVP (PBS Station in Peoria) to discuss concussions which Dr. Nair called a form of traumatic brain injury. This program highlights new approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Wed, 04 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[National health care publication taps OSF Ventures leader to share roadmap for health care venture investment approaches]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/innovation/venture-investment-strategies-from-northwell-upmc-osf-more.html Becker's Hospital Review solicited strategy advice from OSF Ventures executive Mayank Taneja among Top 5 health care systems that have a venture investment portfolio. Among other strategies, Taneja stressed, "There are so many great ideas and passionate inventors, but we insist on solutions that solve a relevant need at scale." Tue, 03 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF leader travels to Ukraine to see impact of donations]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/nation-world/2022/05/02/ambulance-peoria-making-difference-ukraine-osf-employee-says/9568202002/ Chris Manson, who is OSF HealthCare's vice president of government relations, recently returned from visiting Ukraine where he was assured the arrival of a donated ambulance and medical supplies were making a difference. Manson visited a veterans hospital and a regional hospital and learned the local ambulance donated by Advanced Medical Transport and other supplies are in Kyiv and Bucha, the suburb of Kyiv where several atrocities have been reported. Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF nationally recognized as top place to work]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2022.html Becker's Healthcare just released its listing of the "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 and OSF made the list! The organizations featured on this list offer benefits and opportunities for employees to build successful careers above and beyond the average healthcare provider or company; they encourage professional development and promote leadership from within. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF pediatricians weigh in on hepatitis outbreak in young children]]> https://www.week.com/2022/04/27/local-doctors-hepatitis-outbreak-young-kids/ More than 100 cases of hepatitis cases of unknown origin have been spotted across the world in young children, including three in Illinois. Two OSF HealthCare pediatricians say the severity of the cases is a concern because many have led to kidney transplants. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's and SSM affiliation can be a model for other health systems]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/strategy/osf-healthcare-and-ssm-health-strategic-affiliation-brings-care-closer-home Health Leaders Media talks to Jerry Rumph, President of OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, about the recently-announced affiliation with SSM Health. Rumph details how the partnership came about, how it will benefit patients, and how the effort can be a model for other rural health systems. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Innovation drives escape-room-style training at University of Illinois]]> https://foxillinois.com/news/local/escape-room-style-training-at-the-u-of-i-to-build-nurses-confidence Shandra Jamison at the Jump Simulation Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worked with some innovation-minded nurses at OSF HealthCare to develop escape-room-type training that offers hints and tricks so nurses can stay calm during emergencies. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare nursing students help clean Peoria's homeless camps]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/top-stories/osf-nursing-students-help-clean-peorias-homeless-camps/ Students at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria are heading out of the clinics and into the camps. A class of about 60 students, and six faculty members, helped clean up three of Peoria’s homeless camps Thursday as part of a partnership with JOLT Harm reduction and Lula Not-For-Profit. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare helping families through pregnancy loss]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/videos/osf-helping-families-through-pregnancy-loss/video_eedd619a-0e0e-53d2-8aa9-e286c14c3330.html WAND-TV in Decatur highlights efforts at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, to help families through pregnancy loss. The story also highlights the recent donation of a bereavement library from a mother who suffered a stillbirth. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF hosts beam signing ceremony for new Cancer Institute in Peoria]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-04-21/a-part-of-history-sign-your-name-to-steel-beam-of-237m-osf-cancer-institute-in-peoriaBeam OSF HealthCare Mission Partners, Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis, cancer patients and community members gathered on Thursday to sign the last beam that will top the $250 million OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute in Peoria. The last beam holds a special place in construction, as it marks the completion of the building structure. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Joint program of diocese, OSF Healthcare provides engagement between Spanish-speaking fathers and sons]]> https://thecatholicpost.com/2022/04/20/first-spanish-father-son-encounter-a-joint-program-of-diocese-osf-healthcare/ Fathers and sons from Spanish-speaking communities around the Diocese of Peoria accepted the invitation to get away and spend the day together to talk about life and what it means to be a man, and to take time for prayer at the Sacré-Coeur Retreat Center here. This story explains the pilot Spanish Father-Son Encounter program for boys ages 10 to 13, is sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Peoria in collaboration with OSF HealthCare. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ Distillery Labs Introduction: Giving talent a reason to come to Peoria, and to stay]]> https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2022/apr/distillery-labs-introduction This story highlights the collaboration that includes OSF Innovation in creating an ecosystem to support business and manufacturing startups at Distillery Labs which houses a gBETA accelerator program that can help take entrepreneurs from idea to commercialization of their ideas. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare commemorates Holy Week with medical outreach to the homeless]]> https://www.wifr.com/2022/04/14/carpenters-place-local-medical-staff-provide-services-homeless/ Dr. Kelly John and OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center podiatry, physicians and students provide foot care for guests at Carpenters Place homeless shelter during holy week leading up to Easter. It’s an annual tradition where volunteers wash guest’s feet, trim nails and provide necessary referrals for follow-up foot care needs. Guests will also receive new socks and shoes. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How OSF HealthCare added locally sourced oatmeal and granola to the menu]]> https://www.wglt.org/podcast/food-trek/2022-04-14/how-osf-healthcare-added-locally-sourced-oatmeal-and-granola-to-the-menu This story highlights a partnership that includes a pilot project at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria that aims to support the local food system by sourcing oats for oatmeal and granola that is being served to patients and cafeteria visitors. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[New residency program at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center aims to attract doctors to central Illinois]]> https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/new-residency-program-at-osf-st-joseph-aims-to-attract-doctors-to-central-illinois/article_db44f492-9a74-5886-a218-c6882de7e7d8.html This story highlights a new family medicine residency program at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center that aims to recruit physician residents to the area, allow them to train here and become a part of the community. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare embraces Champaign-Urbana through name, image, and likeness]]> https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/stay-or-go/article_9bd24daf-91ef-5868-acdf-555e9dd5972a.html Curt Squires, public relations and communications coordinator at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, talks to the News-Gazette. Squires talks about partnering with Illini basketball star Kofi Cockburn through name, image, and likeness legislation to benefit the Champaign-Urbana community. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[TAVR procedure offers longevity for Champaign, Illinois, patient]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/newer-heart-procedure-could-help-millions/ WCIA television spotlights transcatheter aortic valve replacement at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois. The minimally-invasive procedure offers a new lease on life for people struggling with heart issues. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's Healthy Workplace Event focuses on drug overdoses]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/osf-healthy-workplace-discussion-drug-use-in-our-communities/article_adb6bab0-b1f4-11ec-9824-9fee181487d1.html Rick Tucker, former DEA agent and expert on illegal drugs, speaks with Doug Jenkins of WBGZ radio in Alton. Tucker will be the featured speaker at an April 11 Healthy Workplace Event at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Clinical trials at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/talking-clinical-trials-at-the-osf-saint-anthonys-moeller-cancer-center-3-30-22/audio_f7dcd3c0-af8f-11ec-b446-cbfa92b616ad.html 利亚华生,在OSF临床研究协调员HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with Doug Jenkins of WBGZ radio on cancer clinical trials launching at OSF Saint Anthony's. Watson outlines the trials, how residents can get involved, why trials are important, and the pros and cons of taking part in a trial. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Children’s Hospital gives patient a heartfelt send off after long cancer battle]]> https://www.week.com/2022/03/30/osf-childrens-hospital-gives-patient-heartfelt-send-off-after-long-cancer-battle/ After battling cancer for five-years, 19 year-old Hakiem Jones didn’t know he would go home. But, he was released from OSF Almost Home Kids yesterday, amid a big send off from staff who said Jones was among their most beloved patients. Jones was staying at Almost Home Kids during most of the pandemic for after care for b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of cancer in children but one that is curable. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Patient at OSF Children’s Hospital surprised with farewell, return home]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/patient-at-osf-childrens-hospital-surprised-with-farewell-return-home/ A five-and-a-half year journey of treatment for the most common form of childhood cancer, ended yesterday when 19 year-old Peoria native Hakeim Jones was released from OSF Almost Home Kids, a transitional medical facility. During last year of his treatments for leukemia, Almost Home Kids was home for Jones, so the staff of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and Almost Home wanted to give their beloved patient a fantastic send-off. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Flu season: the latest numbers and how you can protect yourself]]> https://newschannel20.com/health-matters/health-experts-see-rise-in-flu-cases Dr. Jason Kole, emergency department medical director at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, talks to Newschannel 20 about flu season and what you can do to stay safe from the bug. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF sees health care data as next frontier for blockchain technology]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-03-23/health-care-data-could-be-the-next-frontier-for-blockchain-technology OSF Innovation is leading an effort to explore best use of blockchain technology to benefit patients. Dr. John Vozenilek, senior vice president and chief medical officer for OSF Innovation and Digital Health, tells WCBU's Radio News Director Tim Shelley that the unchangeable ledger of transactions, including data shares, allows for more security and allows patients to have more control over how their data is used to improve their health or contribute to research among other uses. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Care-A-Van Getting Ready to Roll]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/03/22/osf-care-a-van-getting-ready-to-roll-booked-for-april-1st-downtown-danville-easter-event/ WDAN radio in Danville reports on the new care-a-van mobile health unit debuting in Vermilion County. The vehicle is parked at OSF Health Care Sacred Heart Medical Center and was made possible thanks to the Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Cutting-edge cancer treatment available through OSF in Danville]]> https://www.wandtv.com/news/videos/cutting-edge-cancer-treatment-available-through-osf-in-danville/video_1c173c6e-7478-5419-8dae-4f3927c77b3d.html WAND-TV speaks with the OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center in Danville about new linear accelerator technology to provide radiation treatment. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF-led Innovation Collaborative will expand care for Medicaid patients in Central and Northern Illinois]]> https://pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/state-grant-will-allow-osf-chestnut-health-to-expand-care-for-medicaid-patients/article_f4a689fc-8c3f-54d5-8524-15e22932e1d7.html OSF HealthCare revealed a plan this week to bring new services to low-income patients thanks to $66 million in state funding. The funding for the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative will leverage digitally-enabled community health workers and technology to allow remote patient monitoring, and education using federally qualified health centers and OSF OnCall to expand care and help patients with chronic conditions. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[St. Nick's Closet at Sacred Heart Medical Center provides hygiene products to patients who need them]]> https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/03/14/osf-sacred-heart-medical-center-gives-successful-peoria-program-a-local-angle/ OSF Media Relations Coordinator Tim Ditman talks with WDAN radio about St. Nick's Closet, a partnership with Catholic Charities to provide hygiene products to patients who need them at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare takes medicine to Peoria's homeless population]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-03-11/taking-it-to-the-streets-how-a-medical-team-treats-peorias-population-experiencing-homelessnes This story highlights how OSF HealthCare is living its Mission to serve with the greatest care and love and how that extends to Peoria's homelesss population through a street medicine program that started two years ago. "The longer that folks live in a homeless situation, their risk for acute physical illnesses, infectious diseases, wounds, things like that, also increase," said Mary Stapel of the OSF Street Medicine team. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Intelligent solutions using machine learning and collaboration drive improvements in childhood vaccination rates]]> https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2022/03/intelligent-solutions-isu-research-team-is-using-machine-learning-to-help-osf-healthcare-raise-child-vaccination-rates/ This Redbird Scholar Magazine article provides a deep dive into the technology and data that are being used to inform a strategy of how to deliver childhood vaccines to low-income neighborhoods that have barriers to access. Illinois State Unviersity, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria are partnering with the OSF Innovation Design Lab to collaborate on a project that has received national recognition. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Innovation effort combines technology with emphathy to improve childhood vaccination rates]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-03-08/an-osf-project-combines-technology-with-empathy-to-raise-childhood-vaccination-rates This story highlights how OSF is working to help families overcome barriers to childhood vaccination though outreach and the use of data in helping guide the location of mobile clinics. The OSF Design Lab partnered with Illinois State University’s School of Information Technology that is building a vaccine management system to help target vaccination efforts for underserved communities. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center's Leah Knabe talks healthy sleeping habits]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/National-Sleep-Awareness-Month-and-DST-16980736.php Leah Knabe, an advanced practice registered nurse at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, talks with the Alton Telegraph about healthy sleeping habits in conjunction with the annual "spring forward" of clocks on March 13. Sun, 06 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Innovation brings shark dissection lab to Peoria's Friendship House]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/local-news/shark-dissection-at-peoria-friendship-house/ OSF Innovation and its Jump Simulation STEAM program partnered with Peoria’s Friendship House to host a shark dissection lab at on Presidents’ Day. This visceral, hands-on experience helped children understand the biology of vertebrates which have anatomy similar to humans, but it also was designed to inspire and encourage students to envision themselves having a career in medicine. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Ashley Muscarella and Amber Cearlock talk heart health with WBGZ radio in Alton]]> https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/heart-health-with-osf-saint-anthonys-2-23-22/audio_96f0e194-94cf-11ec-ac1c-2be504347054.html Ashley Muscarella and Amber Cearlock of OSF HealthCare St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton join host Doug Jenkins on the WBGZ radio "Let's Talk" show on February 23, 2022. They talk about heart disease risk factors, what you can do to keep your heart healthy, and what services are offered at OSF St. Anthony's. The CDC sets February as American Heart Month as a way to encourage you to take steps toward a healthy heart. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Waiting for COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-02-14/sound-health-waiting-for-covid-vaccines-for-children-under-5 This story features an interview with OSF HealthCare Pediatrician Mike Endris who says he advises parents he talks with to get their young child vaccinated when it becomes available. "It’s definitely starting to affect the younger population more and more,” Endris said while noting that as many as 10 kids were hospitalized with COVID at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois -- the most since the omicron variant began infecting the population. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare among 20 receiving awards to support unique projects to promote childhood vaccinations]]> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hrsagov_hrsa-immunizations-activity-6894006630443552769-YoPi Winning teams received $25,000 from the Health Services Administrationfor their innovative solutions that increase access to & use of well-child visits and immunizations through primary care. OSF Innovation with partners have designed and deployed a mobile-based child vaccination program for underserved communities in Illinois using novel digital analytics, artificial intelligence , and mobile-based engagement systems. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare launches its version of 'Shark Tank']]> https://medcitynews.com/2022/02/osf-healthcare-launches-its-version-of-shark-tank/ This story takes a deeper dive into a story posted earlier on the Newsroom by explaining the Slingshot approach OSF Mission Partners (employees) can use to help get their ideas for improving health care ready to pitch to OSF leaders to advance for further development and startup company support. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare innovates to help transform health care]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/wmbd-this-morning/ask-the-doctor/revolutionizing-health-care-right-here-in-central-illinois-ask-the-doc/ This interview on WMBD TV's "Ask a Doctor" segment highlights a new OSF Innovation Studio -- an approach that taps the creative ideas of its own employees and external partners to improve health care and to use innovative approaches to meet challenges. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Burned by COVID supply crunch, hospitals invest in U.S. mask-making]]> https://www.fidelity.com/news/article/top-news/202201141202RTRSNEWSCOMBINED_KBN2JO1OZ-OUSBS_1 This story highlights how OSF HealthCare has pivoted to manufacturing it's own surgical masks for staff and patients at it's facilities in Illinois and Michigan which serve nearly 3 million people. Pinak Shah, OSF's chief supply chain officer explains how even if the masks costs more, it's worth the effort to hedge against supply chain hang-ups that left the health system in a bad position in th early days of the pandemic. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Hospital President Lisa DeKezel: Compassionate Leadership]]> https://www.theburg.news/post/dekezel-is-compassionate-for-everyone This story highlights the background and philosophy of Lisa DeKezel, who is president of OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg and OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. DeKezel has been navigating some challenges caused by the recent and sudden closure of neighboring Cottage Hospital in Galesburg but has been preparing infrastructure and recruiting new providers for more than two years to be ready to be the sole provider of health care in the region. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[One Hospital Town? OSF prepared to be Galesburg's sole healthcare provider amid Cottage closure]]> https://www.wcbu.org/state-news/2022-01-12/a-one-hospital-town-osf-prepared-to-be-galesburgs-sole-healthcare-provider-amid-cottage-closure This story highlights how OSF HealthCare has been diligently preparing for the worst-case scenario -- the closure of neighboring Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois when the hospital began cutting staff and key services such as Labor and Delivery more than two years ago. This NPR-radio story details the start of the downward spiral and how OSF has been putting resources into infrastructure and recuiting providers, including specialists, to be ready to meet community health care needs. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare reserves COVID-19 testing for those with symptoms or preparing for a medical procedure]]> https://www.kmov.com/news/illinois-to-increase-staffing-hours-at-vaccine-and-testing-sites-as-cases-surge/article_b8df672a-678f-11ec-8ed7-eb656ed1ea5f.html As Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced more resources for public testing sites throughout the state, OSF HealthCare leaders announced the need to direct asymptomatic people to those state or retail pharmacy sites, to ensure the health system lab isn't overwhelmed by individuals who need results before a medical procedure or to confirm diagnosis for treatment of symptoms. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare delivers better outcomes through energy efficiency]]> https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-content-studio/osf-healthcare-delivers-better-outcomes-through-energy-efficiency This story highlights new technologies OSF HealthCare has deployed to stay ahead of rising energy costs . OSF HealthCare is implementing strategic energy efficiency projects throughout its footprint to reduce overall energy use. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare among leaders cited for advice on marketing on a tight budget for non-profit health care systems]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-marketing/tight-marketing-budget-these-7-hospital-execs-have-advice.html Susan Milford, OSF HealthCare senior vice president for Marketing and Communications was among the leaders Becker's Health Care Review, a leading industry publication, turned to for advice for marketing on a tight budget. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[6 months, 7 babies, 1 department: OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center celebrates pandemic era baby boom]]> https://www1.newsdataservice.com/Player?ClipId=,S,202111,73122C07-56AF-4019-90BE-1B853F0D2D78&ReqServer=NDS5%5CNDS5&QueryName=Portal%20Data%20Report&Offset=1393&rai=91629def-4f88-11d7-80a6-00b0d020616e&ran=Universal&roi=91629def-4f8 This story celebrates the reunion of mothers and a father -- and their newborns -- of Mission Partners (employees) who all work in the Birthing Center at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. It was the first time the new parents and babies met following the deliveries and it was quite a noisy but fun celebration. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Leader discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the need for vaccinations]]> http://OSF HealthCare Doctor's never seen anything like COVID-19 | wqad.com This story from a Quad Cities TV station features Dr. Mark Meeker, vice president Community Medicine, OSF Multispecialty Group, who emphasizes he's never seen the rapid severity, climbing numners, ICU stays and deaths, as he's seen with people suffering from COVID-19. But, he also stresses the COVID-19 vaccines are very effective, including against the more infectious Delta variant and that more people need to be vaccinated to get the pandemic under control. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Pharmacy Team Earns Best Practice Award]]> http://www.ichpnet.org/keeposted/article/47/4/professional_affairs_best_practice_award_winner Members of the OSF HealthCare pharmacy team were published by the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists, and their research was chosen as a Best Practice Award Winner. See the journal entry that earned the accolades here. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare helps COVID-19 long haulers with physical therapy]]> https://week.com/2021/11/04/osf-healthcare-helps-covid-19-long-haulers-with-physical-therapy/ This story features the story of 55 year-old Michael Davis, who spent a month in the hospital and six days on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19. The former athlete is slowly regaining his strength and endurance through speech and physical therapy but he's yet to be able to return to work maintaining robots and technical equipment. His advice to others -- get vaccinated because "I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy." Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[COVID-19 update: Kids, boosters and cases]]> https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/covid-19-update-kids-boosters-and-cases Dr. Douglas Kasper, an OSF HealthCare infectious disease expert, is concerned that according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll, scarcely one in three parents will permit their children in this newly-eligible age group to be vaccinated immediately. During this NPR-based show, The 21st, Dr. Kasper explains vaccinating children will prevent them from getting COVID-19 and it will prevent spread of the virus at home. He adds kids are at a greater risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) if they get COVID, than from getting it from being vaccinated against the virus. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Strive helps Peoria victims of violence; victim encourages others to use the program]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2021-10-28/peoria-moms-message-dont-become-numb-to-the-violence-normalize-working-through-the-trauma-as-a-community This story focuses on how violence in any community imposes trauma on everyone and that parents need to talk with their children so that violence is not normalized. Jashawnda Dunnigan, who lost her step son and brother to gun violence, says OSF Strive helped her acknowledge her grief and anger and to deal more productively with those feelings. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Sneak Peak at new OSF HealthCare headquarters in downtown Peoria]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2021-10-05/take-a-sneak-peek-into-osf-healthcares-new-headquarters-ahead-of-january-2022-opening This feature story highlights the historic preservation efforts, combined with new innovative work spaces plus introduces the new restaurants that will be part of the Ministry headquarters building that'll house nearly 500 OSF HealthCare administrative employees. The building will also accomodate another 175 working hybrid positions (from home and onsite as needed). Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare partners with Children's Discovery Museum for new exhibit, despite COVID-19 challenges]]> https://pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/watch-now-discovery-museum-exhibit-gets-upgrade/article_73a9687e-a6ee-5db2-bd7a-292192dd1436.html This story focuses on the challenges of building a new health care exhibit at the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal during the statewide pandemic shutdown, addressing the science of vaccinations, and keeping an eye on the changing experiences of child health care. OSF HealthCare is a major sponsor of the new "Healthy Me" exhibit that is open to kids and families to experience. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Illinois Nurses Foundation honors OSF Medical Group Advanced Practice Nurse]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/illinois-nurses-foundation-honors-siue-emerging-nurse-leaders-53516.cfm Illinois Nurses Foundation has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s Ashley Whitlatch, an APRN, OSF Medical Group, Peoria among its 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare-Chestnut Health Systems land grant to lower health barriers]]> https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-09-23/chestnut-osf-get-state-grant-to-lower-health-care-barriers This story from WGLT highlights a new partnership with Chestnut Health Systems and OSF HealthCare to use a $5 million dollar grant to help Medicaid patients use digital tools and increased monitoring from OSF to improve chronic health conditions and have access to increased care. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HeathCare executive weighs in on words to avoid in heath care marketing plans]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-marketing/3-hospital-marketing-execs-on-which-language-to-use-avoid-using-in-campaigns.html?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=9918E8573789J3D Chicago-based national health care industry publication Becker's Hospital Review sought out the expertise of top marketing and communications executives, including Susan Milford, senior vice president for marketing & communications at OSF HealthCare to talk about words not to use in a marketing campaign. Milford provides an incisive summary of the health system's overall approach to putting people first in any type of communication. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Summer Surge In Child Respiratory Illnesses A Worrying Sign For The Months Ahead]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2021-08-20/summer-surge-in-child-respiratory-illnesses-a-worrying-sign-for-the-months-ahead Dr. Michele Beekman, a pediatric hospitalist with OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria says she's concerned about how the upcoming fall and winter might play out with the unusual recent surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Breaks Ground On New $237 Million Cancer Institute]]> https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2021-08-17/osf-breaks-ground-on-new-237-million-cancer-institute OSF HealthCare has broken ground on on a $237 million Cancer Institute that will utilize proton beam therapy. The 180,000-square-foot cancer center and accompanying 10-story parking deck will be located at the intersection of Armstrong and Glen Oak at the east edge of OSF's campus. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[A big hole and cutting-edge ideas as OSF HealthCare begins work on new Cancer Institute]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/2021/08/17/new-cancer-institute-peoria-bringing-proton-beam-therapy-osf/8151382002/ A very deep hole right outside OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center is the beginning of OSF’s new Cancer Institute, a $237 million project scheduled to open in 2023. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[“A place of hope” — Construction site for OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute blessed]]> https://thecatholicpost.com/2021/08/18/a-place-of-hope-construction-site-for-osf-healthcare-cancer-institute-blessed/ The groundbreaking for the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria was called “a milestone day” and “the beginning of a new era” in the treatment of the disease in central Illinois, but one speaker during ceremonies Aug. 17 began by sharing a “little secret” about the $237 million project. “I think they’ve already started to move some dirt around here,” said Bob Sehring, chief executive officer of OSF HealthCare, drawing laughter. The Tuesday afternoon ceremonies took place next to a cavernous, 40-foot-deep crater at the center’s construction site on the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Nurse revisits Life Flight helicopter that saved her life as a child]]> https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/healthcare/2021/07/03/galesburg-nurse-revisits-life-flight-helicopter-saved-her-child/7842648002/ This feature highlights how life-saving trips on an OSF Life Flight helicopter inspired a career and a job shadowing experience that brought one OSF nurse full circle. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare adds another hospital]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/osf-healthcare-adds-15th-hospital-renames-it.html?origin=DigitalE&utm_source=DigitalE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=1138E2712901G3V This story in Becker's Healthcare, a Chicago-based publication, highlights the addition to the OSF Ministry, a hospital in Princeton, Illinois. The hospital has been renamed in honor of Saint Clare, a follower of Saint Francis of Assissi who established an order in the Francisican tradition and who was the first woman to write a set of monastic guidelines. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Moeller Cancer Center Honors Survivors with a Tree]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/OSF-Moeller-Cancer-Center-honors-survivors-with-16243326.php This story highlights a new tradition, the planting of a tree to honor cancer survivors. The cherry tree is on the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center and it's Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, Illinois. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[‘An angel here on earth': Dr. Dale Geiss, heart surgeon who saved kids' lives, has died]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/columns/nick-in-the-morning/2021/06/28/peoria-area-honors-life-dr-dale-geiss-pediatric-heart-physician/5342839001/ This story honors the life of legendary pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Dale Geiss who pioneered the congenital cardiovascular surgery program at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois. This story highlights among Dr. Geiss' accomplishments -- the fact that he was the first surgeon in Peoria to perform an open-heart surgery for newborns that involves constructing a new aorta. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois Doctor Honored for Service to Kids]]> https://week.com/2021/05/20/peoria-doctor-honored-for-lifetime-of-emergency-medical-care-for-children/ Two state agencies are honoring a Peoria doctor for a lifetime of medical care, particularly for his care of children.Dr. Girish Deshpande works in pediatric critical care for Children's Hospital of Illinois at Peoria's OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Dr. Deshpande is a recipient of the Ron W. Lee, M.D. Excellence in Pediatric Care for lifetime achievement. Fri, 21 May 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Medical Students Use Simulation to Train on Treating COVID-19 Patients]]> https://wrex.com/2021/04/14/osf-saint-anthony-college-of-nursing-students-train-to-care-for-covid-19-patients-with-special-simulator/ COVID-19 has limited the ability of medical students to do in-person observation and rounds at hospitals and other clinical sites, so they're using simulators to help provide "real life" scenarios. This story features students from OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford during their recent training using exercises developed at OSF's Jump Simulation and Education Center in Peoria. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF OnCall Leader Testifies for Continued Telehealth Care Options and Reimbursement]]> https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-illinois-lawmakers-back-bill-aimed-at-protecting-pandemic-era-telehealth-access/article_44538421-7151-5406-a550-ebb76ca87ae1.html/?&logged_out=1#tncms-source=login Senior Vice President of OSF digital health Jennifer Junis, who oversees OSF OnCall testified before lawmakers in Springfield in favor of HB 3498, a bill that would require insurance companies to fairly reimburse health care providers that offer telehealth services. The bill seeks to prohibit restrictions on telehealth by location, meaning patients can be treated at their home and can see a provider of their choosing but they are also not obligated to use the service. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center announces $2.75M gift for new emergency department]]> https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/2021/03/30/osf-healthcare-holy-family-medical-center-announces-2-75-m-gift/4814663001/ The Community Health Foundation of Warren and Henderson Counties have pledged $2.75 million to add 10,000 square feet of space to the emergency department at OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. The money will transform the department to include 10 treatment rooms, a dedicated triage area, private family consultation and behavioral health rooms, plus an ambulance bay with private entrance and a decontamination room, which is crucial for the care necessary for those living in a rural community. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence: 5 Considerations for Health Systems]]> https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/innovation/artificial-intelligence-5-considerations-health-systems Garrett Vygantas, MD, managing director, Venture Group, OSF Innovation, OSF HealthCare was among four key leaders weighing in on a panel discussion hosted by Health Leaders Magazine which looked at the impact and use of artificial intelligence by health systems. Dr. Vygantas said, "AI allows us to harness the insights (from data) that would otherwise be nearly impossible or very limited in scale on a human level." Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[唾液COVID测试来学校s]]> https://www.wcia.com/news/saliva-based-covid-tests-coming-to-schools/ This story explains a partnership between OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will bring a COVID-19 test using saliva to schools, businesses and other organizations in the community. The goal of the initiative --"To make the tests available, very convenient, and very reliable, and at the very minimum costs,” according to OSF Innovation leader Dr. John Vozenilek. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[A Year After COVID-19, Telehealth Options Flourishng]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/year-covid-19-use-telehealth-options-flourishing This story for WCBU in Peoria and WGLT in Normal features Jennifer Junis, senior vice president of OSF OnCall Digital Health discussing how telehealth expanded rapidly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but the new options were added to an already robust and growing Digital Health program that includes remote monitoring and e-ICU to connect rural hospitals with expert care. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Data-driven initiative drives down disparities in rural health care]]> https://contentsharing.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?ep=sOxpsMXs95j0SVfhN73LjWcH25aG5GJVelx4WdluGMlk45SXjiUNv0MRVAxN6C3i-5Y0RPAdubm1XSvH3H5XmFfVDkPGqmZpPJVSmYBLnrLME_32xIGYrsqXT4nWOnaC This story features OSF Innovation leader Dr. Sarah de Ramirez discussing OSF Healthcare’s health equity action lab which is employing a data-driven strategy to address breast cancer disparity outcomes among its Illinois patients, 65% of whom live in rural areas. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Small Town Mentality]]> https://icl.coop/small-town-mentality/ 伊利诺斯州的乡村生活杂志看看barriers to mental health in rural areas. Luke Raymond, director of behavior health for OSF HealthCare was interviewed for the story. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[During COVID-19, Some Peoria Medical Students Continue Training In Virtual Reality]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/during-covid-19-some-peoria-medical-students-continue-training-virtual-reality#stream/0 This story highlights how Virtual Reality Lessons Created at OSF HealthCare's Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center in Peoria are helping prepare medical students for real life scenarios at a time when their ability to do bedside rounds and sit in on surgical procedures is not an option because of COVID-19. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Jump ARCHES Grants Focus on Health Equity and Early Intervention]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/latest-jump-arches-grants-focus-on-health-equity-and-early-intervention-47250.cfm This story highlights the latest focus of nearly $1 million dollars in grants to research ways to leverage technology to improve access to care, especially for underserved communities and ways to provide screenings and care earlier to prevent disease or to catch it early enough for successful treatment. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Transforms Downtown Peoria Caterpillar LD Building for Digital Care]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/2021/01/14/osf-moving-400-employees-into-former-caterpillar-ld-building/6637175002/ This story outlines how OSF HealthCare will be vacating offices all over Peoria to move Mission Partners (employees) into the new hub on SW Adams for OSF OnCall, an electronically-based care programs for OSF HealthCare facilities throughout Illinois and Michigan. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Foundation Announces Lead Gift for Comprehensive Cancer Center]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/osf-healthcare-foundation-announces-lead-fundraising-gifts-for-comprehensive-cancer-center-47430.cfm OSF HealthCare CEO Bob Sehring and his wife, Barb, and Jay and Betty Vonachen and their son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Lesley Vonachen, have each committed to giving $1-million gifts in support of the fundraising campaign for a new cancer center on its campus in Peoria. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center to Offer Cataract Surgery]]> https://977wmoi.com/2021/01/osf-healthcare-holy-family-medical-center-to-offer-cataract-surgery/?doing_wp_cron=1611153597.8550360202789306640625 In this radio interview with host Vanessa Wetterling of WMOI-WRAM Radio in Monmouth, Dr. Linda Auer , an opthamologist who has been practicing in Galesburg for more than two decades announced she'll begin offering cataract surgery at Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth to meet a growing demand from the community's older residents. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Central Illinois Couple Raising Money for Families of OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois]]> https://977wmoi.com/2021/01/amanda-joe-pilger-nicu-family-care-thermals-fundraiser/ Amanda and Joe Pilger of Monmouth, Illinois have been raising money for five years and have delivered more than 500 care packages to families who have infants requiring specialty care in the Neo-intensive Care Unit at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois inside Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. The Pilger's daughter Amelia, who is now a healthy 11 year-old, required surgery for a severe gastrointestinal issue as an infant and the Pilgers want to support other families who might need to commute to the hospital for care of their newborn. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Q & A with New Leader of Distillery Labs Innovation Hub in downtown Peoria]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/qa-leamon-set-take-reins-distillery-labs#stream/0 Paul Leamon brings 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, fundraising and corporate development into his position as the new executive director, of Distillery Labs, a 50-thousand square foot technology and innovatino hub in downtown Peoria, supported in part, by OSF HealthCare. He'll start in the role on Jan. 4 and this story features an interview covering everything from how Leaman will grow partnerships and the unique challenges to launching the hub during a pandemic. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[COVID-19 Accelerated Healthcare Innovation But True Promise of AI Has Not Yet Been Realized]]> http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/state/industry-roundtable-covid-19-accelerated-healthcare-innovation-but-true-promise-of-ai-has-not-yet/article_ade724dd-bc52-5e03-97e6-9bb78777b33d.html Two OSF Innovation leaders were part of an industry roundtable discussion about the future use of Artificial Intelligence in health care, hosted by Pieces, a healthcare AI company. Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Innovation Dr. Sarah de Ramirez told the panel, "During the pandemic, natural language processing (NLP), automated patient screening, and digital care navigation really helped to democratize access to care in ways we couldn't have done in the past." Dr. Garrett Vygantas, managing director, OSF Ventures said AI improved COVID-19 testing capabilities. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Distillery Labs business incubator in Peoria hires executive director from Chicago area]]> https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/columns/nick-in-the-morning/2020/12/02/distillery-labs-business-incubator-hires-executive-director/3792065001/ The downtown Peoria Innovation Hub, now known as Distillery Labs has a new executive director, Paul Leamon, who is eager to foster opportunities for Peoria-area business developers through workshops, public-private partnerships and technology access, among other things. "OSF HealthCare has been part of a group driving Distillery Labs’ development, and we now need a strong and experienced leader to take this visionary center from concept to reality,” stated Bob Sehring, the OSF CEO and chairman of the Distillery Labs board. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare, Others Double Down on Digital Transformation]]> https://hitconsultant.net/2020/10/14/avia-geisinger-presbyterian-osf-healthcare/ This story highlights how OSF HealthCare is engaging important stakeholders as it advances it's digital health transformation. Its latest focus is identifying where AI and robotic process automation could enable Mission Partners (employees) to focus on other strategic priorities. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's Names New President]]> https://www.ibjonline.com/2020/10/20/new-president-of-osf-healthcare-saint-anthonys-health-center-named/ This story in the Illinois Business Journal highlights the deep experience of the next president for OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Jerry Rumph has more than 25 years as a health care leader, having led improvements for operational, financial, quality and regulatory issues as a St. Louis-area health care executive. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[New YMCA Coming to OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Campus]]> https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-new-bloomington-normal-ymca-coming/video_760b0821-ab9f-533b-acd6-381b54f793b5.html#utm_source=pantagraph.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter-templates%2Ftopic%2Fpopup&utm_medium=PostUp&utm_content=d326 Ground will be broken next week (Tues, Sept. 22) on the 76,000-square-foot, $23 million building, and a parking lot, that will be built on six acres donated by OSF HealthCare to the YMCA to the south of the hospital and to the east of OSF HealthCare Center for Health. The building will include programs for the YMCA but also from Easterseals Central Illinois and OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF OnCall Connect Provides Digital Support to Covid-positive Students at the U of I]]> https://dailyillini.com/covid-10/2020/09/14/safer-illinois-provides-digital-support-covid-positive-students/ The OSF Oncall Connect option is embedded in the Safer Illinois smart phone app, used by students at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign to gain access to buildings when they test negative. It also alerts students who test positive for COVID-19 and offers them a care team from OSF HealthCare which can monitor symptoms, provide education and engage in two-way communication with students while they remain in quarantine. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[25 Women in Leadership: OSF Innovation Leader Sarah Stewart deRamirez ]]> https://week.com/2020/08/25/25-women-in-leadership-sarah-stewart-de-ramirez/ Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Sarah Stewart deRamirez is responsible for directing innovation efforts for OSF HealthCare, centered on achieving health equity though community health initiatives that leverage people and technology. Dr. deRamirez is also an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria where she created and directs the Innovation in Global Rural Health programs. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Street Medicine Team Provides Care for the Most Vulnerable in Peoria]]> https://week.com/2020/08/20/new-street-medicine-team-provides-free-healthcare-to-the-most-vulnerable-in-peoria/ Dr. Mary Stapel, the medical director for community care at OSF St. Francis Medical Center and Faith Community Nurse Randal Mcclallen started a street medicine team in July to offer free doctor visits to those without a home or insurance, This story highlights their work providing care multiple times a week to the homeless population on the streets and at the Dream Center in Peoria. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF OnCall Connect Part of Safer Illinois app ]]> https://illinoisnewsroom.org/u-of-i-officials-urge-students-employees-to-use-covid-19-safer-illinois-app/ The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign welcomed students back with a plan to test them twice a week and notifications will come on a news Safer Illinois app. The app also includes OSF OnCall Connect which will provide 24/7 support for those with suspected symptoms or a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Students, faculty and staff can be monitored and receive digital support from OSF HealthCare while they quarantine. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ 25 Women in Leadership: Erin Kennedy, Manager of Center for Healthy Lifestyles-OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center]]> https://week.com/2020/07/30/25-women-in-leadership-erin-kennedy/ WEEK-TV profiles Erin Kennedy as one of its 25 Women in Leadership. It lauds Kennedy for her efforts to build strong community partnerships to improve the overall health and well being of residents. Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Breaking the Cycle of Violence Starts With Working Through Trauma, Expert Says ]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/breaking-cycle-violence-starts-working-through-trauma-expert-says#stream/0 Tahari Allen of OSF HealthCare' explains the OSF Strive trauma recovery program that provides support for victims of violent crime. In this interview, she explains trauma from violence doesn't just traumatize the victims. It also impacts family members, witnesses - and sometimes even the perpetrators, who were previously victims themselves. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Newly Named OSF HealthCare President Joins Other New Leaders in Discussing Top, First Year Priorities]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/6-newly-appointed-female-leaders-discuss-top-priorities-in-first-year.html Kathleen Kinsella, recently named president of OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, is among top, newly-appointed female health care leaders to discuss top priorities in their first year. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Pediatrician: Start Talking To Kids About Wearing Masks In School]]> https://www.wglt.org/post/pediatrician-start-talking-your-kids-now-about-wearing-masks-school OSF HealthCare Pediatrician Dr. Terry Ho is featured in this story in which he explains parents have to ease kids' concerns ab out wearing masks and lead by example. He says any child over the age of two should be wearing a mask while in public and that will also include while at school in the fall. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Forbes - Debunking mask-wearing myths]]> https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2020/07/01/debunking-2-myths-toxic-coronavirus-masks-and-breathing-warms-the-climate/#1b0579f830f4 OSF pulmonologist Dr. Michael Peil is quoted in a Forbes magazine article debunking the myth that wearing masks is unsafe. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF-Sponsored End of the School Year Bash Continues Efforts to Provide Resources]]> https://week.com/2020/05/24/peoria-public-schools-alter-the-end-of-school-bash/ The 6th Annual End of School Year Bash continued to celebrate student achievement by providing school supplies and essential items to families in need. OSF HealthCare was among a select group of sponsors for this event. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Innovation Leader is Changing HealthCare and Improving Lives]]> https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/jun/take-10-dr-john-vozenilek?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_content=osf%20innovation&utm_campaign=m-calendar&utm_term=0d5f2942-afc3-415b-8938-7e3254c71650 Get to know Dr. John Vozenilek, vice president and chief medical officer for innovation and digital health through this profile for Peoria Magazines. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ Michelle Conger of OSF HealthCare Shares Digital Health Insights with Chicago-based Becker's Healthcare]]> https://blubrry.com/beckershealthcarepodcast/60986583/michelle-conger-chief-strategy-officer-for-osf-healthcare-and-ceo-of-osf-gabriel-digital-health/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_term=7ab41977-e0b3-4587-9672-03928a0d87ff&u This Becker's Healthcare podcast features Michelle Conger, Chief Strategy Officer for OSF Healthcare and CEO of OSF Gabriel Digital Health. She discusses how her role as CSO has changed during the pandemic, how OSF is helping those infected by COVID-19, and more. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ After 43 Years, Nurse And COVID-19 Survivor Retires From OSF Little Company of Mary]]> https://patch.com/illinois/evergreenpark/after-43-years-nurse-covid-19-survivor-retires-osf-lcmh Before Patti Vaughan retired Monday after 43 years as a registered nurse at Little Company of Mary, she took a slight COVID-19 detour. She became seriously ill but then recovered and refused to retire early because she said being an OSF nurse wasn't a job, it was a calling. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Voices from the Pandemic]]> https://www.wglt.org/post/leadoff-wednesday-6320 A community project called "Next to Normal Story Slam" allows individuals to share stories that promote understanding of their personal experience and often focus on a theme. The latest effort has gone virtual and so videos are shared including this one from OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Nursing Supervisor Sheri Piper. WGLT Radio featured Sheri's story on it's podcast, "The Leadoff"and it is featured at about 4:30 seconds into the podcast and runs a little over two minutes. Take a listen. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Safely Reigniting Services for All OSF HealthCare Patients]]> https://www.illinoisnewsnow.com/news/local/regionaldailynews-local/osf-saint-luke-medical-center-president-jackie-kernan-talks-to-wkei-about-services-starting-again-at-osf/ Jackie Kernan, President of OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center and OSF Holy Family Medical Center, shared with WKEI radio how OSF Saint Luke is safely resuming services that had been temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These care areas include elective surgeries, screening procedures, seasonal immunizations, rehabilitation services, and more. Listen to her full interview Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Expanding Strategy for COVID-19; A Podcast Featuring Michelle Conger of OSF HealthCare]]> https://blubrry.com/beckershealthcarepodcast/60986583/michelle-conger-chief-strategy-officer-for-osf-healthcare-and-ceo-of-osf-gabriel-digital-health/ This episode features Michelle Conger, Chief Strategy Officer for OSF Healthcare and CEO of OSF Gabriel Digital Health. Here, she discusses how her role as CSO has changed during the pandemic, how OSF is helping those infected by COVID-19, and more. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[玛丽医院的小公司ag)ainst it when the coronavirus hit. Then central Illinois nurses came to the rescue.]]> http://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-nurses-peoria-help-treat-covid-19-20200513-b6m5ptjrj5hc5ktzljl6mtinmu-story.html The Chicago Tribune shares the story of OSF nurse Shelby Voyles. Shelby volunteered to work the overnight shift in the intensive care unit at OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, a 298-bed hospital serving a portion of southern Cook County hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. Fri, 15 May 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Written on Their Faces: A Chicago Tribune Photo Essay of OSF HealthCare Frontline Workers]]> http://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-corona-hospital-doctors-nurses-portraits-20200501-ypospcmmsrh5hiqvmmzmloiqxa-photogallery.html The Chicago Tribune published a photo essay that highlights the faces on the front lines dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care heroes from two Chicago-area hospitals, including OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary, shared the experience of treating those facing down a serious health threat. Fri, 08 May 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Expert Explains the Importance of the Stay at Home Order]]> https://one.osfhealthcare.org/sites/OneOSF/Documents/OSF_expert_explains_the_importance_of_extended_stay.pdf OSF HealthCare Director of Infection Prevention and Control Lori Grooms explains the importance of following Stay at Home orders to help flatten the curve or increase in the spread of COVID-19. Fri, 08 May 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA["Roger and Friends" Radio Show Interviews Dr. John Vozenilek about new Pandemic Health Worker program]]> https://www.facebook.com/Breakfast-with-Roger-Friends-427744730770059/?modal=suggested_action&notif_id=1587004058914482&notif_t=page_user_activity Radio Host Roger Monroe of WAZU interviews Dr. John Vozenilek, VP/Chief Medical Officer for OSF Innovation and Saint Gabriel Digital Health for OSF HealthCare. Dr. Vozenilek explains a new OSF collaboration with the state of Illinois for a home monitoring program using specially trained pandemic health workers. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ "At Issue" on WTVP TV features a panel including Dr. John Vozenilek, VP-Chief Medical Officer OSF Innovation and Saint Gabriel Digital Health, OSF HealthCare]]> https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/at-issue/ Host H. Wayne Wilson directs questions from social media during this live, one-hour broadcast that included OSF Innovation leader Dr. John Vozenilek and other health care leaders. Questions include can the novel coronavirus change like the flu each season, can a person be reinfected, and where can people struggling with mental health issues find resources. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Children's Hospital New Pediatric ED]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/child-friendly-emergency-room-opens-in-peoria-designed-to-keep-kids-calm-comfortable/ WMBD-TV did a story on the 24/7 pediatric emergency room at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Innovation and Strategy Leader Participates in National Roundtable]]> https://www.modernhealthcare.com/patient-care/vision-action-c-suite-roundtable One of they key leaders behind OSF Healthcare's digital transformation and strategy talks about how the health system is innovating to advance access to care while staying ahead of uncertainty. Michelle Conger is quoted in this article highlighting the take aways from a recent roundtable discussion of industry leaders. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Celebrate 150th anniversary]]> https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Sisters-of-St-Francis-of-the-Martyr-St-George-14857615.php This story in The Telgraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois highlights a weekend gathering of the Sisters to commemorate the founding of the order in Germany and expansoin to six states in the US and eight other countries including Cuba, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Tanzania. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[What is Dystonia?]]> https://www.wgil.com/2019/12/09/what-is-dystonia/?fbclid=IwAR1NGsVJREwPoOtLeYKqWFLvJ2GYKL6Sggb_wFbS0MU6-cyQOz9wO6Tbzmk This interview with WGIL Radio Host Will Stevenson features a doctor with OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institutewho explains Dystonia, a disease that took the life of life of retired Sesame Street performer/puppeteer Caroll Spinner who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Dr. Dronacharya (“Dron”) Lamichhane says people may have it, and not even know it. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Hearing Loss is Becoming Silent Epidemic]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/wmbd-this-morning/osf-healthcare-audiologist-laurel-donaldson-explains-how-hearing-loss-is-becoming-a-silent-epidemic/ OSF HealthCare Audiologist Laurel Donaldson explains noise-induced hearing loss in children is on the rise and parents need to make sure they pay attention to detect when their child might be struggling. Also, hearing loss in older adults can be so gradual and many adults don't get their hearing tested regularly. Eventually hearing loss can impact understanding and can even lead to falls and hospitalizations. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[How Employers Are Preparing For Cannabis Legalization]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/pot-talk-how-employers-are-preparing-cannabis-legalization#stream/0 As recreational marijuana becomes legal on January 1, employers are looking to be prepared. A panel of experts at OSF’s Jump Trading and Simulation Center told a group of business leaders Monday to begin adjusting their drug policies now, not later. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Panelists talk future of hospital transformation in Illinois]]> https://healthnewsillinois.com/2019/09/27/panelists-talk-future-of-hospital-transformation-in-illinois/ Health care leaders joined Illinois lawmakers to discuss the state of hospital transformation in the state. Ken Beutke, President, OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, joined the discussion and highlighted the successful transformation of OSF HealthCare Center for Health-Streator. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Health Care CFOs Look Forward to Value-based Care Consumerism]]> https://revcycleintelligence.com/features/healthcare-cfos-look-forward-to-value-based-care-consumerism OSF HealthCare Chief Financial Officer Mike Allen joins other CFOs in discussing the importance of patient engagement , proviing a more consumer-driven, retail-like experience with price transparency in the transition to value-based care . Mon, 09 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How to Grow Leadership Skills on the Job]]> https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/513463546-osf-saint-luke-medical-center-how-to-grow-leadership-skills-on-the-job This story features a Q and A with Jen Hopwood who started her career at OSF HealthCare 21 years ago as a bedside nurse in the intermediate medical-surgical unit at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Today, Hopwood is chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services and she discusses what makes a good leader and how to advance into leadership roles by seizing opportunities. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How OSF HealthCare is Tackling Health Issues at Their Roots, Outside the Hospital]]> https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/how-osf-healthcare-tackling-health-issues-their-roots-outside-hospital This story focuses on how OSF HealthCare is using data and community partnerships to come up with community-based solutions to barriers individuals face to good health such as poverty, transportation, and access to healthy food. It features interviews with Innovation leaders Sarah de Ramirez and Joe Garrison who explain some of the early solutions that have come from collaborating with community partners. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF to Partner with SIU-E for an Inovative Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program.]]> https://finance.yahoo.com/news/siue-school-nursing-secures-2-080000717.html OSF HealthCare will serve as a clinical partner on a four-year, $2.75 million dollar grant designed to increase the number of nurse practitioners who practice in rural and underserved communities throughout Illinois, by promoting a natural transition from the student role to practicing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) into these areas. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How the Internet of Things Will Change Health Care]]> https://www.wglt.org/post/how-internet-things-will-change-health-care?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_content=osf%20innovation&utm_campaign=m-calendar&utm_term=df82f9ba-8d5c-4920-b04a-5904639ee5c8#stream/0 Dr. John Vozenilek talks about how the recent Jump ARCHES expansion will usher in the future of health care—a future that will include at-home assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, robots, mobile sensors and remote patient monitoring. Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Healthcare's CIO: 4 unconventional characteristics to a successful IT team]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/osf-healthcare-s-cio-4-unconventional-characteristics-to-a-successful-it-team.html Noted industry publication Becker's Hospital Review interviews OSF HealthCare CIO Jim Mormann about cybersecurity, innovation and other challenges in health care IT. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Enduvo Raises Capital for AR/VR Content Authoring & Distribution Platform]]> https://newspuddle.com/enduvo-raises-capital-for-ar-vr-content-authoring-distribution-platform/ Enduvo是早期的商业产品出来of Jump ARCHES, a part of OSF Innovation that supports collaboration between engineers from the University of Illinois College of Engineering and health care providers at OSF HealthCare and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. This story explains how the company has raised additional revenue to further expand industries using the platform for their training and education purposes. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Road to Recovery Volunteers Sought]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/letter-to-the-editor-road-to-recovery-volunteers-are-sought-36281.cfm This is a letter to the editor of the Riverbender in Alton, Illinois in which OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Medical Center President Ajay Pathak joins with American Cancer Society regional leaders to recruit volunteers to drive cancer patients to appointments and treatment. Even though OSF Saint Anthony's provides comprehensive services right there in Alton, still some patients are challenged by having no way to get to the critical services they need. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:50:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Dead Letter Finds Its Way Home]]> https://www.starcourier.com/news/20190709/dead-letter-finds-its-way-home This story highlights how OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center Community Relations Coordinator Carrie Boelens served with the greatest care and love, using her keen detective skills to dig into a letter that was sent to a patient 50 years ago but only arrived recently -- and from California no less. Boelens was able to track down the children who wrote the Get Well card to a patient so long ago that the hospital underwent two name changes as well as a complete new construction. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[The Digital Transformation to On-demand Healthcare]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/the-digital-transformation-to-on-demand-healthcare-osf-healthcare-s-cso-on-the-journey-what-comes-next.html In this Q and A for Becker's Healthcare, OSF HealthCare Chief Strategy Officer, Michelle Conger discusses the journey towards using digital technology to become more patient-centric and to expand the experience of healthcare delivery. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Partner Health Catalyst Goes Public]]> https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-catalyst-aims-to-raise-150-million-to-200-million-in-ipo-11556646421?mod=djemHL_t A longtime OSF partner, Health Catalyst, is one of the first digital health care start-ups to go public, helping show the long-term belief in digital transformation to improve health care. Learn more in this Wall Street Journal story showing how improved data management is helping OSF and others. Thu, 09 May 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Ask The Doctor: colon cancer symptoms, signs and prevention]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/wmbd-this-morning/ask-the-doctor-colon-cancer-symptoms-signs-and-prevention/1952969867 Dr. Asif Quyyum, colorectal surgeon, appeared on the WMBD-TV (Peoria, IL) morning show to discuss colorectal cancer, the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Podcast: Innovation is a Lifeline, Not a Buzzword]]> https://health.oliverwyman.com/2019/04/podcast--innovation-is-a-lifeline--not-a-buzzword.html 米歇尔·康吉OS的首席战略官F HealthCare, joins the Oliver Wyman Health Podcast to talk innovation. In this episode Sam Glick, Partner in the Health & Life Sciences practice at Oliver Wyman, chats with Conger about how a dual focus on virtual reality and medical training is shaping the future state of innovation. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Unique Software Enhances Genetic Counseling Service in a Community Setting]]> https://www.targetedonc.com/news/unique-software-enhances-genetic-counseling-service-in-a-community-setting 这个故事从一个专业期刊了w OSF HealthCare has partnered with Cancer IQ, a company that offers user-friendly cancer screening tools to replace long paper forms and quickly identify patients eligible for genetic counseling or additional imaging or testing. This information came from a presentation at a recent annual meeting of Community Cancer Centers. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[From the Heart: Remi's Story]]> https://hoiabc.com/homepage/2019/02/21/special-report-from-the-heart-baby-remi/ WHOI-TV (Peoria) special report about Remi, a micro-preemie who was born at OSF Children's Hospital and has spent the majority of his life there fighting to overcome chronic lung disease and how doctors were willing to work with another hospital to drastically improve - perhaps save - Remi's life. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Almost Home Kids at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Welcomes First Respite Child]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/parents-praise-osf-facility-offering-long-term-care-for-children-with-complex-medical-disorders/1802126435 WMBD-TV story about the Trost family and how having Almost Home Kids respite program available allowed them to leave their 5-year-old son with multiple, complex medical needs in the care of the AHK staff, which allowed the parents to focus solely their other children for a long weekend, something they never get to do. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Interactive Coloring Book for Hospitalized Children Developed at Jump Simulation]]> https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190222/jump-develops-virtual-reality-activity-book-for-hospitalized-kids Peoria Journal Star story about the interactive coloring book developed for patients at OSF Children's Hospital through Jump Simulation, thanks to a grant from PNC. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Announces New Heart Transplant Program]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/wmbd-this-morning/osf-healthcare-announces-new-heart-transplant-program/1742100759 Dr. Barry Clemson, OSF HealthCare Ministry Heart Failure Medical Director, appeared on WMBD This Morning to discuss the expansion of the heart failure program, and relaunch of doing heart transplants, at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[几乎家里孩子和Stantec开发冷杉t-of-its-kind transitional care model for medically-complex children ]]> https://prismpub.com/almost-home-kids-and-stantec-develop-first-of-its-kind-transitional-care-model-for-children-with-complex-medical-conditions/ This PRISM takes a look at the design - and importance of that design - of the new Almost Home Kids at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Named Among 66 Hospitals and Health Systems with Innovation Programs]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/66-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-innovation-programs-2018.html OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as a health system with a leading innovation program. Only 66 hospitals and health systems make up this list, all of which have committed to staying on the forefront of change in healthcare. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Children's Hospital therapy patient featured in Beating the Odds segment]]> https://hoiabc.com/news/2018/11/12/from-the-heart-adalies-fight-to-defy-the-odds/ This WHOI-TV spot shows how two-year-old Adalie is already beating the odds, despite being born without a leg and part of her pelvis. Her OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois therapists play a big role in that. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare in the Elite 8 of Healthcare Purchasing News]]> https://www.hpnonline.com/supply-chains-latest-elite-8/ Article in Healthcare Purchasing News ranks OSF HealthCare as one of the Supply Chain’s Elite 8. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[ Scots team doctor talks fitness, fandom]]> http://www.reviewatlas.com/news/20181016/scots-team-doctor-talks-fitness-fandom The Monmouth-based newspaper, Daily Review Atlas, profiles OSF HealthCare Orthopedic Physician Dr. Peter Mulhern who sees patients in Galesburg, Monmouth and Kewanee. Mulhern also serves as the team doctor for the Monmouth College Football team. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center Celebrates Pink!]]> http://www.wgil.com/2018/10/24/osf-st-mary-medical-center-celebrates-pink/ OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center is marking October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a “Pink Party” next week (RSVP’s are requested by Friday). Connie Wessels and Carrie McCance talk about breast cancer, and the upcoming Pink Party, with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Named Captain of the Riverbend.]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/osf-healthcare-saint-anthonys-named-captain-of-the-riverbend-by-riverbend-growth-association-31450.cfm OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center and its leaders are being recognized for offering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare services and for significantly contributing to the quality of life within the Riverbend region. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare-United Methodist Village Celebrate Clinical Partnership with Ribbon Cutting]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/umvosf-clinic-partnership-comes-to-fruition-with-ribbon-cutting-31315.cfm 伟德betvicror下载OSF医疗和联合卫理公会村退休ment community announce a partnership that has been two years in the making to bring primary care, education and other health services close to home for residents of the independent and assisted living facility in Godfrey, IL. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[ OSF HealthCare Medical Group Strikes Partnership with United Methodist Village. ]]> https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/osf-healthcare-medical-group-at-united-methodist-village-grand-opening-and-open-house-31148.cfm OSF HealthCare Medical Group will host a ribbon cutting later this week to celebrate a partnership that will provide on-site care for residents of United Methodist Village which provides assisted and independent living options in Godfrey. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Two OSF HealthCare Hospital Presidents Recognized by Becker's Hospital Review]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/71-critical-access-hospital-ceos-to-know-2018.html Patty Luker, President of OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, IL and Dawn Trompeter, President of OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center In Mendota, IL are among Becker's Hospital Review's 71 Critical Access Hospital "CEOs to Know." Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Revamping an Old Hospital in Rural Illinois - Modern Healthcare]]> http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20180908/TRANSFORMATION03/180909976/revamping-an-old-hospital-in-rural-illinois OSF HealthCare is turning a shuttered hospital into an outpatient center, where providers address not only medical concerns but also social determinants of health. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony's Honored by American Cancer Society]]> http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=270881#.W5ExgmyouUl The American Cancer Society is recognizing OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center with its Mission Award for support of the society’s fight against cancer. OSF Saint Anthony's President Ajay Pathak is featured in an interview with WGBZ Radio. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare Facilities Among Becker's 66 Critical Access Hospitals to Know]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/66-critical-access-hospitals-to-know-2018.html OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth and OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota were named among Becker's Hospital Review's "66 Critical Access Hospitals to Know." Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center President Jennifer Junis Provides Updates and Insights ]]> http://www.wgil.com/2018/08/18/wgils-galesburg-live-for-saturday-august-18/ In this in-depth interview, WGIL Host Will Stevenson talks with OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center President Jennifer Junis about her first eight months on the job, insights from her recent participation in a rural healthcare summit, construction to improve the patient experience at OSF Holy Family Medical Center and why she's looking forward to being in a dunk tank at the Quad Cities River Bandits baseball game. Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Children's Hospital of Illinois Genetic Counselor Applauds New Infant Screening For Spinal Muscular Atrophy]]> https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/rauner-signs-bill-providing-screen-tests-for-newborns/1376829053 伟德betvicror下载OSF医疗的伊利诺斯州儿童医院的Genetic Counselor Jennifer Burton tells WMBD TV she is pleased Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to help stop the leading genetic cause of infant deaths in Illinois. The legislation requires the Department of Public Health to provide screenings for SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy to all newborns by 2020. Burton is on the Illinois Department of Public Health's Newborn Screening Disorder Panel. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Raising awareness: A rare gastric issue which may not be so rare]]> http://www.washingtontimesreporter.com/news/20180706/raising-awareness-rare-gastric-issue-which-may-not-be-so-rare Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Gastroenterologist at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, explains eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic digestive condition which causes inflammation of the esophagus. He's one of the best in the country when it comes to treating the condition. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF $1.5 million building project for new chapel]]> https://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/osf-million-building-project-for-new-chapel/article_504840b0-80ab-5a3d-987e-29b79167973f.html OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center is embarking on a $1.5 million expansion and renovation project focused on spiritual care. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How OSF HealthCare partnerships are driving population health]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/data-analytics-precision-medicine/how-osf-healthcare-partners-with-community-organizations-to-drive-population-health.html OSF Innovation Partnership is teaming up with Pieces Iris to try to link patients to community-based organizations that help those in need. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[With new hospitals comes unique tech challenge for OSF HealthCare]]> http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171227/with-new-hospitals-comes-unique-tech-challenge-for-osf-healthcare 怎样才能把技术两个何spitals and bring them online with the rest of a hospital system - within a 7 hour window? The technology team for OSF HealthCare has been working for months to make sure such a move goes smoothly come Feb. 1. Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Medical Group adopts team-based approach across clinics]]> http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20171216/NEWS/171219951/osf-medical-group-adopts-team-based-approach-across-clinics Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[New St. Joseph president embraces collaborative leadership style]]> http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/let-s-talk-new-st-joseph-president-embraces-collaborative-leadership/article_b05c6039-2b64-59a9-b772-4cd78ae1b662.html#tracking-source=home-featured The new president of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center introduces herself to the community and talks about her leadership style, family, and upcoming projects in Bloomington-Normal. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare nationally recognized for innovation efforts]]> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/58-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-innovation-programs.html Becker's Healthcare releases its 2017 list of 58 hospitals with innovation programs. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Eating Healthy During Summer Cookouts]]> http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/good-day-central-illinois/eating-healthy-during-summer-cookouts/782909421 OSF HealthCare Dietitian Ashley Simper appears on WMBD-TV to talk about eating healthy during cookout season Fri, 04 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Higher Education and Healthcare Use Specialist CRM in All But Name]]> http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Higher-education-and-healthcare-use-specialist-CRM-in-all-but-name Matthew Warrens, Vice President of OSF Innovation Partnerships, weighs in on using innovative software to improve communication with patients. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Monmouth, Galesburg students attend STEM Camp in Peoria]]> http://www.reviewatlas.com/news/20170610/monmouth-galesburg-students-attend-stem-camp-in-peoria Six Galesburg and Monmouth students receive scholarships from the OSF HealthCare Foundation to attend the Jump Simulation Summer STEM Camp. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Helping Kids Lead Healthier Lives]]> http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/wmbd-this-morning/program-helps-kids-lead-healthier-lives/735196147 OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois Advocacy Program Coordinator Stephanie Miles appears on WMBD This Morning to talk about the Healthy Lives 4 Kids program Thu, 08 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Success Story Shared with American Organization of Nurse Executives]]> http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/8315-hospital-boosts-efficiency-by-coordinating-clinical-financial-goals?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=06062017-at-pub&utm_campaign=aha-today#.WTcbqihPits.twitter A new multidisciplinary initiative at OSF HealthCare is reducing costs and improving the patient experience. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[How We Can Improve the Revenue Cycle]]> http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/4-questions-with-osf-healthcare-vp-of-revenue-cycle-services-don-dadds.html Don Dadds recently answered questions from Becker's Hospital Review about how he would improve the revenue cycle process. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Cardiovascular Services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center Ranked One of the Best by Consumer Reports]]> http://www.consumerreports.org/heart-surgery/slowing-down-rush-to-open-heart-surgery/ In its most recent issue (May 2017), Consumer Reports ranks OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center as “better than expected” in coronary artery bypass surgery. Fri, 12 May 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Life Flight Repositions Medical Air Ambulance to Meet Needs of Patients]]> http://www.justhelicopters.com/ArticlesNews/IndustryWideNews/tabid/434/Article/102529/OSF-stations-helicopter-daily-at-St-Marys-Monmouth-Daily-Review-Atlas.aspx Sat, 22 Apr 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[National Healthcare Decisions Day]]> http://www.1470wmbd.com/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Bringing Physician Burnout Out of the Shadows]]> http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/is-it-time-to-bring-physician-burnout-out-of-the-shadows.html Dr. Anthony Avellino, CEO, OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute, talks about the growing issue of physician burnout and how things have to change Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[OSF Saint Anthony Cardiologist uses robot surgery to improve lives ]]> http://www.rrstar.com/special/20170317/transform-815-dr-david-cable-of-osf-saint-anthony-medical-center-in-rockford-performs-robotic-heart-surgery Dr. David Cable is one of only a handful of cardiac surgeons in the Midwest mending hearts through robotic surgery. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[An Affordable Laparoscopy Trainer]]> http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/an-affordable-laparoscopy-trainer/680209866 Jump Simulation helped a medical student from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria develop a medical simulator for a third world country. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Becker's Hospital Review: The Corner Office - CSO Michelle Conger]]> http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-corner-office-osf-healthcare-cso-michelle-conger-on-enhancing-the-humanity-in-health-system-strategy.html OSF HealthCare CSO Michelle Conger is featured in Becker's The Corner Office profile. She talks about enhancing the humanity in health system strategy Tue, 21 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Medically treating March Madness athletes is a team effort]]> http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170318/medically-treating-march-madness-athletes-is-team-effort Every year, OSF HealthCare provides medical coverage for the state boys basketball tournament games held in Peoria, Ill. Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Physicians are Changing the Way They Care for Patients]]> http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170310/osf-physicians-are-changing-way-they-care-for-patients OSF HealthCare's new model of care expands access to patients while freeing up doctors to care for the most complex cases. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[WMBD-TV: SPECIAL REPORT: Sleep Problems Could Create Danger on the Roads]]> http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/special-report-sleep-problems-could-create-danger-on-the-roads/659102268 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 1,500 deaths each year related to drowsy driving. Dr. Sarah Zallek talks about how not getting enough sleep has big affects on health, not only driving. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Peoria Hospital Attracting Springfield Pediatric Patients]]> http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170220/peoria-hospital-tries-to-attract-springfield-pediatric-patients Tue, 21 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Unorthodox Gift Makes Valentine’s Day Special]]> http://www.wjbc.com/2017/02/14/unorthodox-gift-makes-valentines-day-special/ The gift of a simple heart test proved to be a lifesaver for one Bloomington Man Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[One Year Later, OSF Center for Health - Streator Meeting Community Needs]]> http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/a-year-later-center-that-replaced-hospital-gets-support/article_2131ee68-6111-5a74-990a-467033f33368.html Outpatient numbers are exceeding expectations as OSF marks its first year providing health care to Streator area residents. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Center for Health - Streator: Outpatient Center Exceeds Expectations]]> http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/outpatient-center-numbers-exceed-expectations/article_d2a9997c-eb4d-5029-ac29-a7ce151c6f59.html One year later, Patient numbers at OSF Center for Health-Streator have exceeded expectations. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[CEO Talks About OSF HealthCare's Commitment to Peoria Community]]> http://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20170211/spotlight-osf-healthcare-here-to-stay-help-grow-peorias-economy CEO Kevin Schoeplein, in a spotlight letter-to-the-Editor in the Peoria Journal Star, talks about OSF HealthCare's commitment to the Peoria area in the wake of the news that Caterpillar, Inc. is moving it's corporate headquarters to Chicago. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Sisters Give Birth Just a Few Doors Down]]> http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/oh-baby-do-these-sisters-deliver/article_397a4df8-8bcd-5d1c-91f6-bd2313595f04.html Two Bloomington-area sisters welcome new babies just a day apart - and just down the hall from each other. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF HealthCare & Caterpillar Teaming on 3D Hearts]]> http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170206-osf-healthcare-teams-with-caterpillar-to-3d-print-multi-material-surgical-heart-models.html OSF HealthCare has teamed up with construction giant Caterpillar, Inc. to build a 3D printed model of a sick patient’s heart. The 3D model will be added to the Jump 3D Heart Library, created to assist medical research on heart conditions. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week]]> https://www.facebook.com/25NewsToday/videos/10158174273495693/ Dr. Mark Plunkett, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon appeared on WEEK-TV's News 25 Today to discuss congenital heart defects and the care provided at Children's Hospital of Illinois Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Pediatric Classroom Teachers Keep Kids on Track With School Work at Children's Hospital of Illinois]]> http://pjstar.com/news/20161228/meet-teachers-who-help-hospitalized-kids-keep-up-in-school 与小儿classro教师和志愿者om at Children's Hospital of Illinois work with a child's home school district to make sure they stay up-to-date with school work while they're in the hospital Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Hospitals printing 3D hearts to help in surgeries ]]> http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-3d-printed-hearts-surgery-1023-biz-20161021-story.html Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[OSF Saint James Pilots Online EMT Course]]> http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/osf-saint-james-creates-emt-class-that-fits-difficult-schedules/641697777 OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center is proud to pilot the state’s first online Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Program. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 +0100