OSF HealthCare - In the media

Navigating end of life discussions

Riverbender talks with Sarah Overton about National HealthCare Decision Day.

23

Apr

2024

www.riverbender.com

Meet "the three amigos" at OSF Sacred Heart

The Commercial News talks to three lively volunteers at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville.

22

Apr

2024

www.commercial-news.com

OSF uses STEAM to teach about dangers of tobacco use

WAND covers a new collaboration using STEAM to teach kids about the dangers of smoking

19

Apr

2024

www.wandtv.com

OSF Dedicates New Van to Provide Onsite Health Screenings and Education

Riverbender covers the blessing of a new OSF OnCall van serving the Alton, Illinois, area.

19

Apr

2024

www.riverbender.com

Inside healthcare's imposter problem

18

Apr

2024

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Motorcycle safety

Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with WAND about motorcycle safety

16

Apr

2024

www.wandtv.com

The 8 a.m. meeting debate

12

Apr

2024

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Looked directly at the eclipse? Here are the symptoms to watch for

Dr. David Sola, OSF HealthCare eye doctor, talks with WCIA about eye safety after the eclipse.

11

Apr

2024

www.wcia.com

How CNOs can prevent workplace violence and keep nurses psychologically safe

08

Apr

2024

www.healthleadersmedia.com

How to use a foam roller to exercise or recover

Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks about how to properly use foam rollers.

05

Apr

2024

www.verywellfit.com

Vaping and heart health

Healthline talks with Dr. Michael Broman, OSF HealthCare cardiologist, about vaping and heart health

04

Apr

2024

www.healthline.com

Walk this way

Time Magazine talks with OSF exercise physiologist Ali Ball about walking.

29

Mar

2024

time.com

Vermilion County Heroes at OSF Sacred Heart

WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, honors Jake Ozier and Mia Harrier, Mission Partners at OSF Sacred Heart, as Vermilion County heroes.

29

Mar

2024

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Ask Dr. C - mood and food

Dr. Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks about mood and food in his monthly Q & A with Southern Champaign County Today.

27

Mar

2024

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Polio survivor story shows how far we've come with vaccinations

WCIA-TV talks with Phyllis Kemnetz, a polio survivor.

26

Mar

2024

www.wcia.com

OSF showcases new women's health clinic in Forsyth, Illinois

WAND-TV covers the blessing of a new OSF HealthCare women's health clinic in Forsyth, Illinois.

15

Mar

2024

www.wandtv.com

How health systems leverage patient engagement to close cancer screening gaps

This story by Fierce Healthcare explains the success OSF HealthCare has had in boosting cancer screenings by using tools such as phone calls, texts, and micro websites for educating patients to boost the numbers of those getting important cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies. The strategy also helped boost the disparity between screening rates for people with Medicaid and those with private insurance.

07

Mar

2024

www.fiercehealthcare.com

OSF Innovation helps two nurses develop solution for cancelled surgeries

Hundreds of surgeries were being cancelled each year at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria because patients had implantable medical devices that needed to be researched and accounted for as part of pre-surgery planning. Surgical nurses Mary Marvin and Jill Teubel came up with a paper-based medical device table for surgical teams to quickly gather any implant information they need ahead of surgery. In hopes of scaling and commercializing their concept, they submitted their prototype to OSF Innovation Studio, and with some outside help, they developed the idea into a web-based application they hope to commercialize with a spin-off company called OpenSurg.

06

Mar

2024

blog.midweststartups.com

What does a midwife do?

Kelli Daugherty, certified nurse midwife at OSF HealthCare, talks with WDAN in Danville, Illinois.

05

Mar

2024

omny.fm

Ask Dr. C - poison prevention

Southern Champaign County Today's monthly Q & A with Dr. Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, is about poison prevention.

29

Feb

2024

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Battling back from two heart attacks

WCIA talks with Randy Isham, a heart patient at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois.

23

Feb

2024

www.wcia.com

The importance of mental health screenings

KMOV talks with Dr. Arki Lakritz about mental health screenings.

21

Feb

2024

www.firstalert4.com

Are massage guns safe?

OSF HealthCare orthopedic surgeon James Murphy, MD, is among a panel of experts on Well + Good talking about massage guns.

16

Feb

2024

www.wellandgood.com

Meet the singing doctor

WQAD interviews Dr. Alina Paul, OSF HealthCare physician in Champaign, Illinois, about singing to patients.

12

Feb

2024

www.wqad.com

What to know about adult ADHD

WBGZ talks about adult ADHD.

12

Feb

2024

www.advantagenews.com

Heart month: what to know

Laurinda Harjai, cardiology APRN at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about heart health.

01

Feb

2024

www.riverbender.com

A primer on women's health with OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

Dr. Dennis Sands talks with WBGZ about women's health.

01

Feb

2024

www.advantagenews.com

Ask Dr. C - cabin fever

The Southern Champaign County Today newspaper talked with Dr. Venu Chennamaneni about cabin fever.

31

Jan

2024

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What's the best arthritis cream?

Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad talks with AOL about arthritis creams.

25

Jan

2024

www.aol.com

Colon cancer in young people

Dr. Raman Kumar, colorectal surgeon at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with WCIA about colon cancer prevention.

22

Jan

2024

www.wcia.com

OSF patient is top bull rider

KSDK-TD talks with Jack Sandford, a cancer patient at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, and a pro bull rider

22

Jan

2024

www.ksdk.com

How support groups can help

Riverbender talks with Staci Knox, manager of psychological services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center, about support groups.

19

Jan

2024

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare among those named to Becker's list of health systems with great mental health programs

The Becker's Hospital Review list of hospitals and health systems, understanding that mental health is just as integral to overall wellbeing as physical health, provide services that support patients' psychiatric, emotional and behavioral needs. These programs blend medication, education, therapy and novel treatment methods to address this critical yet often overlooked healthcare demand.

18

Jan

2024

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Simulation training prepares first year medical residents at OSF for risky procedures

WGLT covered the first-ever simulation for Family Medicine medical residents at OSF HealthCare Saint Joseph Medical Center. The training provides a safe environment for learning challenging but commonly needed procedures. The training used manikins to allow the residents to practice intubation — involves putting a breathing tube down a patient’s trachea so they can breathe. The tube is connected to a ventilator. The other simulation included inserting a central line — a catheter is put in a large blood vessel, typically the patient’s neck.

12

Jan

2024

www.wglt.org

How virtual nursing can help fortify a workforce in crisis

This article, looks at how three health systems, including OSF, are implementing virtual nursing. Brandi Clark from OSF OnCall and Jennifer Croland from OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center are quoted heavily throughout about a virtual nursing pilot on three floors of the medical surgery unit.

12

Jan

2024

mhealthintelligence.com

OSF vendor Guild Announces Record Year Of Impact

Guild, the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce - including OSF Mission Partners - announced a record year of momentum and impact in 2023. Shelley Nguyen, Chief Human Resource Officer for OSF HealthCare is quoted.

11

Jan

2024

www.guild.com

Supporting sexual assault survivors

Riverbender talks with Traci Bromaghim of OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton about supporting sexual assault survivors.

10

Jan

2024

www.riverbender.com

Businesses, doctors support dry January

WAND-TV talks about dry January, a annual push to get sober from alochol.

03

Jan

2024

www.wandtv.com

Advances in radiation oncology

Dr. Neha Sharma, radiation oncologist at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois, talks with WDAN.

03

Jan

2024

omny.fm

Ask Dr. C - basketball injuries

Southern Champaign County Today talks with Dr. Venu Chennamaneni about common basketball injuries

27

Dec

2023

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Anger management tips

Vanna Lenhardt and Staci Knox of OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, talk with WBGZ

27

Dec

2023

www.advantagenews.com

A Christmas one mom will never forget at OSF Sacred Heart

WAND-TV spotlights at Christmas baby at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois

27

Dec

2023

www.wandtv.com

Keeping your kids well-rested during the holidays

Dr. Kaninika Verma talks with WBGZ about keeping your kids well-rested during the holidays.

26

Dec

2023

www.advantagenews.com

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center eyes $17.8 million expansion

22

Dec

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Caring for someone with dementia

Courtney McFarlin, an OSF HealthCare provider who specializes in geriatrics, talks with Riverbender.

15

Dec

2023

www.riverbender.com

OSF offers virtual support program for children with respiratory illnesses

This WMBD TV story explains how OSF OnCall, the health system's digital health arm, expanded an at-home monitoring program for babies through five years from only RSV, to include any respiratory virus. The coverage includes a mother who was relieved to have the 24/7 connection for 10 days while she treated her child at home.

15

Dec

2023

www.centralillinoisproud.com

OSF Heart of Mary blesses pain and spine center

WCIA-TV covers the blessing of a new pain and spine center at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

05

Dec

2023

www.wcia.com

Payer scorecards hold promise | Healthcare Financial Management Association

Laurie Hurwitz, senior vice president of revenue cycle and managed care, discusses the payer scorecard in action.

04

Dec

2023

www.hfma.org

Ask Dr. C: Thanksgiving leftovers

Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about Thanksgiving leftovers

30

Nov

2023

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Health care professionals grapple wih a burnout crisis

This article features Jennifer Croland, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria discussing `burnout in the health care field, particularly with nurses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new initiative called Well Being and OSF HealthCare is embracing solutions to reduce stress and burnout, including adding mental health days to time off, so people can take a mental health day without wasting a vacation day or a sick day.

30

Nov

2023

www.northernpublicradio.org

What to know about home care and hospice

OSF hospice in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender Radio

29

Nov

2023

www.riverbender.com

Ask Dr. Z: healthy holiday eating

WAND-TV talks with Dr. Andrew Zasada about healthy holiday eating

23

Nov

2023

www.wandtv.com

Survival Flight EMS to serve OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

WBGZ reports on a new ambulance service at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.

22

Nov

2023

www.advantagenews.com

A reunion of lifesavers at OSF Heart of Mary

WCIA reports on a reunion of those who saved the life of a man in cardiac arrest in Champaign, Illinois.

20

Nov

2023

www.wcia.com

Coats and car seats

Jordan Meeks, pediatric wellness specialist at OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about coats and car seats.

15

Nov

2023

www.wandtv.com

Panelists discuss potential of AI in Healthcare

OSF Innovation Senior Fellow Dr. Jonathan Handler was among panelists discussing the advantages and precautions that need to be taken as health care providers consider using artificial intelligence to transform the work they do. Dr. Handler has created AI to help balance the workload of cancer nurse navigators and to help identify hospitalized patients most in need of documenting their end-of-life wishes.

13

Nov

2023

healthnewsillinois.com

OSF Children's Hospital offers STEAM activities to hospitalized patients

This story features nine-year-old Ellie Schwab who talks about how having an engineer, from Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center do an activity with her for National STEAM Day is just one of many fun activities she gets to do every day while she recovers from her eighth surgery related to her spina bifida. OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois has hospital-based teachers who make sure kids keep up with lessons and homework from their school and enjoy enrichment activities as well.

13

Nov

2023

www.centralillinoisproud.com

A possible cure for sickle cell disease

Dr. Kay Saving of OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois talks with WCIA about a possible cure for sickle cell disease.

06

Nov

2023

www.wcia.com

Bob Sehring receives national recognition

Becker's Hospital Review names Bob Sehring one of 60 health system CEO influencers

31

Oct

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Ask the Doc | Staying active in adulthood

Dr. Brian Curtis speaks with the WMBD-TV anchors about staying active in adulthood.

31

Oct

2023

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Breast cancer rates among women under 30 rise

Dr. Jamin Addae, breast surgeon with OSF HealthCare, spoke with 25 News about breast cancer and early intervention.

31

Oct

2023

www.25newsnow.com

A primer on breast health

Dr. Greg Ward talks with Illini Radio Group about breast health

30

Oct

2023

soundcloud.com

Ask Dr. C - liquid hydration packets

Dr. Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about liquid hydration packets

25

Oct

2023

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OnCall Imaging Opens to Patients Oct 30 in Rock Falls

This story highlights a joint partnership that is bringing OSF OnCall Imaging to Rock Falls, one mile off of Interstate 88 to provide affordable, high-quality screening and diagnostic imaging services to the region.

19

Oct

2023

www.shawlocal.com

OSF CPR instructor saves life of man in cardiac arrest

The News-Gazette writes about the Pulse Point app.

17

Oct

2023

www.news-gazette.com

Remarkable Vermilion County employees: Heather Ludwig at OSF Sacred Heart

Vermilion Advantage profiles OSF lactation consultant Heather Ludwig.

17

Oct

2023

www.facebook.com

OSF Mission Partner raises awareness for rare diseases

OSF HealthCare Mission Partner Chris Ostertag talks with Fox Illinois TV about rare disease awareness. Chris' son, Hans, passed away of a rare disease.

06

Oct

2023

foxillinois.com

OSF Heart of Mary expanding focus on heart care

The News-Gazette details cardiovascular offerings at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

04

Oct

2023

www.news-gazette.com

OSF HealthCare encourages yearly mammograms and stresses early detection

This story features OSF HealthCare St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Center President and CEO Lisa DeKezel who reminds individuals that yearly mammograms screenings and early detection is vital to preventing and successful treatment of breast cancer during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

02

Oct

2023

977wmoi.com

New Report Supports OSF HealthCare Strategy of Expanding Academic Partnerships

The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) released a new report showing university campuses in Illinois founded 694 startups over the past five years, contributing 2,093 new jobs to the state, something OSF HealtghCare Innovation leader Dr. John Vozenilek applauds. Vozenilek points out the report, which also shows 85% of university-supported startups stay in Illinois, provides support for the partnerships OSF HealthCare has with five universities in Illinois, including all U of I campuses, Illinois State and Bradley Universities.

02

Oct

2023

health-reporter.news

Ask Dr. C - seasonal illnesses

Dr. Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks to Southern Champaign County Today about seasonal illnesses.

27

Sep

2023

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Can virtual nursing help hospitals address workforce challenges?

This health industry article highlights how OSF HealthCare, through its digital health arm, OSF OnCall is piloting a virtual nursing program in the medical surgical area of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria to see if it can save time, costs, and improve the floor nurse and patient experience.

20

Sep

2023

www.healthleadersmedia.com

Heart procedure can't slow down veteran umpire

KSDK talks with OSF HealthCare heart patient and longtime umpire Gary Whyte.

18

Sep

2023

www.ksdk.com

Heart health for farmers

The Illinois Farm Bureau talks with Mat Janus, OSF HealthCare exercise physiologist, about heart health for farmers.

15

Sep

2023

www.spreaker.com

Artificial intelligence helps doctors predict patients' risk of dying; study finds sense of urgency

This Fox News Digital story highlights an AI model, developed by Senior Fellow for Innovation, Dr. Jonathan Handler that is designed to predict a patient’s risk of death within five to 90 days after admission to the hospital so members of the care team can ensure the patient has documented their end-of-life wishes.

15

Sep

2023

www.foxnews.com

The nationwide pharmacist shortage one year later

OSF HealthCare pharmacist Chris Bennett talks to Fox Illinois TV about the pharmacist shortage.

14

Sep

2023

foxillinois.com

OSF birthing center in Danville, Illinois, welcomes first baby since reopening

WDAN radio posts photos of the first baby born since reopening at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois.

14

Sep

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Faith, family, friends and a Fender

Ed Glen Today profiles Kevin Badsen, a cancer patient at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois

14

Sep

2023

www.edglentoday.com

From Cuba to Danville: OSF pediatrician Dr. Luis Garcia

WCIA profiles OSF pediatrician Dr. Luis Garcia

13

Sep

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF recognizes National Suicide Prevention Week

WBGZ in Alton, Illinois, talks with Staci Knox, manager of psychology services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center, about suicide prevention.

12

Sep

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Serving generations at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois

WDAN talks with Tina Drummond, certified pharmacy technician at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois, about her 30-plus years serving the community.

07

Sep

2023

omny.fm

OSF recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

WCIA talks with OSF HealthCare about International Overdose Awareness Day.

31

Aug

2023

www.wcia.com

Ask Dr. C - bug bites

Dr. Venu Chennamaneni, lead hospitalist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about bug bites.

30

Aug

2023

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Addressing a nursing home shortage in Champaign County, Illinois

WAND-TV cover's OSF HealthCare's involvement in a coalition to address a nursing home shortage in Champaign County, Illinois

30

Aug

2023

www.wandtv.com

Bullying in assisted living facilities

WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, talks with OSF psychologist Dr. Ari Lakritz about bullying in assisted living facilities.

29

Aug

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Promoting oral health at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

Kristi Davis and Dr. Kent Splaingard talk to Riverbender about oral health.

28

Aug

2023

www.riverbender.com

To beat the heat: Water, water, water

Brittany Anderson, advanced practice nurse at OSF OnCall, talks with WAND-TV about heat safety

23

Aug

2023

www.wandtv.com

Men are reluctant to seek behavioral health treatment-Peoria mental health professionals explain why

This story features Dr. Samuel Sears, a psychiatrist at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, who explains that men are less likely to see professional help and also tend to use more deadly means when they attempt to take their own life. OSF has also launched an app called SilverCloud, an anonymous platform that provides tools to manage stress, anxiety and depression from the comfort of your home.

23

Aug

2023

www.wcbu.org

OSF Saint Anthony's Mission Partner of the month

Riverbender Radio talks with Nancy Robeen, Mission Partner of the moth at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.

21

Aug

2023

www.riverbender.com

OSF heart patient inspires baseball team

The Alton, Illinois, Telegraph covers OSF Saint Anthony's night at the River Dragons baseball game

18

Aug

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

Noise and heart health

OSF HealthCare cardiologist Dr. Michael Broman talks with WCIA about noise and heart health.

04

Aug

2023

www.wcia.com

When resuming school sports, kids shouldn't overdo it

WAND-TV talks with OSF Mission Partners about kids staying safe in sports.

27

Jul

2023

www.wandtv.com

One year later, lessons learned from a heart attack

WCIA talks with OSF patient Tammi Fanson about the recovery from a heart attack.

26

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

What sunscreen should I use?

WCIA talks with Dr. Jomel Labayog about skin cancer and sun safety

26

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

Ask Dr. C - summer running safety

Southern Champaign County Today features comments about running safety from Dr. Venu Chennamaneni.

26

Jul

2023

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How to beat the heat

WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, talks with Dr. Brian Curtis about heat safety.

24

Jul

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Help in the fight against RSV

Dr. Doug Kasper talks with WCIA about RSV.

20

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, receives stroke care honor

OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, receives a stroke care honor.

14

Jul

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

Complications from strep throat explained

WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois, talks with OSF HealthCare physician Dr. Fred Burke on strep throat complications.

14

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF HealthCare empowers patients with digital advancements

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.

12

Jul

2023

issuu.com

Get to know patient navigators at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois

Jill Pruitt and Heather Chambers, patient navigators at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talk with Riverbender Radio

12

Jul

2023

www.riverbender.com

OSF brings gardens to Champaign County seniors

WCIA highlights the OSF HealthCare community garden project in Champaign County, Illinois

11

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

Finding the right flip flop

WAND-TV talks with OSF HealthCare podiatrist Dr. Marc Leonard about finding the right flip flop.

11

Jul

2023

www.wandtv.com

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.

06

Jul

2023

www.dailyadvent.com

Teaching kids about allergies

Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand talks with WCIA about kids and allergies.

04

Jul

2023

www.wcia.com

Self-care is different for eveeyone

Sara Bennett, psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ about self-care.

29

Jun

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Celebrating Central Illinois parents: Maria Serrano's story

WCIA profiles OSF Mission Partner Maria Serrano.

29

Jun

2023

www.wcia.com

Precautions during smoky air

Fox Illinois talks with Dr. Andrew Zasada about the smoky air.

28

Jun

2023

foxillinois.com

Staying safe in the sun

Fox Illinois TV talks sun safety with OSF nurse navigator Karen Boyd.

23

Jun

2023

foxillinois.com

AI chat bots not recommended for mental health help, warns OSF psychologist

Fox Illinois TV in Champaign talks with Ari Lakritz, PsyD, an OSF HealthCare psychologist, about artificial intelligence.

16

Jun

2023

foxillinois.com

One viral social media workout, explained

Ali Ball, exercise coordinator at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana, Illinois, talks about the 12-3-30 workout.

16

Jun

2023

www.wcia.com

Vermilion Advantage highlights OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, Illinois

Vermilion Advantage talks with leaders at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.

14

Jun

2023

www.vermilionadvantage.com

Learn about Al-Anon at OSF Saint Anthony's

Riverbender writes about Al-Anon at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois

14

Jun

2023

www.riverbender.com

Blessing celebrates improvements at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center

WDAN attends a blessing to celebrate improvements at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois.

13

Jun

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Staying healthy in smoky air

Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with WAND-TV about staying healthy in smoky air.

08

Jun

2023

www.wandtv.com

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Ari Lakritz, PsyD, talks with WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, about PTSD.

07

Jun

2023

www.advantagenews.com

OSF HealthCare nurse practitioner and her husband recognized as 'Heroes' for using CPR on an infant at a hockey event

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.

06

Jun

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Patients can stay at home with pets, loved ones at OSF OnCall's largest hospital at home program

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.

06

Jun

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Mission Partner aids Ugandan children

Heather Chambers, an OSF Mission Partner in Alton, Illinois, talks about her ministry in Uganda.

05

Jun

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

Get to know OSF psychological services in Alton, Illinois

WBGZ talks with Jill Schreiber and Lea Ann Varble of OSF HealthCare psychological services at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.

31

May

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Telestroke helping patients at OSF in Alton, Illinois

Riverbender Radio talks with OSF and SSM about telestroke.

29

May

2023

www.riverbender.com

OSF recognizes EMS Week

Les Mennenga with East Central Illinois EMS talks with WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, about EMS Week.

17

May

2023

omny.fm

Skipping breakfast and heart health

Happiest Health talks skipping breakfast and heart health with Alaa Ujayli, MD, and Amber Kingery, APRN, of OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois

12

May

2023

www.happiesthealth.com

New mammogram guidelines

OSF HealthCare radiologist Jason Davis, MD, talks with WCIA about new mammogram guidelines.

11

May

2023

www.wcia.com

Dr. Raman Kumar on colon cancer prevention

Dr. Raman Kumar, colorectal surgeon at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about colon cancer prevention.

10

May

2023

www.riverbender.com

Protect yourself from ticks

OSF HealthCare infection preventionist Tina Barton talks with WBGZ in Alton, Illinois, about avoid tick bites.

09

May

2023

www.advantagenews.com

OSF promotes farm safety

Bethany Huelskoetter, family medicine APRN at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with the Illinois Farm Bureau about farm safety.

08

May

2023

www.spreaker.com

BEFAST! OSF promotes stroke awareness

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.

04

May

2023

www.healthleadersmedia.com

OSF doctor named woman of distinction

The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph talks with Dr. Ameera Nauman, who has been named a woman of distinction by the YWCA of Alton.

03

May

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

A legacy of innovation, OSF HealthCare marks 10 years of $50 million simulation & education center

Becker's Hospital Review, a leading industry 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.

01

May

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Kidney transplant at OSF spurred by reunion gives man a new lease on life

WCIA tells the story of Quintin Porter, who got a kidney transplant at OSF HealthCare.

28

Apr

2023

www.wcia.com

Get to know Kendra Thomas, OSF retail pharmacy manager

WDAN talks with Kendra Thomas, retail pharmacy manager at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois.

28

Apr

2023

omny.fm

Get to know OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois

WBGZ talks with Amber Blackorby of OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois.

27

Apr

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Ask Dr. Z - summer heat safety

Dr. Andrew Zasada, internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about summer heat safety.

26

Apr

2023

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The Shortage of Nurses-How OSF HealthCare & Illinois State University are innovating to address the problem

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.

25

Apr

2023

video.wtvp.org

OSF Cancer Institute will have a breakthrough treatment center-what it 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.

21

Apr

2023

www.wglt.org

Celebrating Central Illinois: OSF volunteer Leon Lomax

WCIA talks with OSF volunteer Leon Lomax.

19

Apr

2023

www.wcia.com

Ultrarunning keeps OSF Mission Partner busy outside work

WAND-TV talks with Ali Ball, exercise physiologist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about her ultrarunning career.

15

Apr

2023

www.wandtv.com

OSF cancer navigator goes above and beyond

The Telegraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois, talks with Jill Pruitt, cancer navigator at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

14

Apr

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

Gardening benefits more than your taste buds

WBGZ talks with Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about the benefits of gardening.

12

Apr

2023

www.advantagenews.com

OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton launches inpatient detox unit

WBGZ talks with Jerry Rumph, president of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, about the launch of an inpatient detox unit.

11

Apr

2023

www.advantagenews.com

OSF blesses renovated primary care space in Danville, Illinois

WDAN radio writes about a blessing at OSF HealthCare in Danville, Illinois

10

Apr

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

OSF pharmacist advocates for organ donation

WCIA talks with Cheryl Weaver, pharmacist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, about organ donation.

09

Apr

2023

www.wcia.com

The Beacon on Berkley 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.

07

Apr

2023

www.peoriamagazine.com

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.

07

Apr

2023

www.peoriamagazine.com

Celebrating Central Illinois: OSF Sacred Heart nurse Tayler Obenland

WCIA talks with Tayler Obenland, emergency department nurse at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.

05

Apr

2023

www.wcia.com

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.

01

Apr

2023

www.wcia.com

Cancer care at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois

Karen Boyd, nurse navigator at OSF HealthCare Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ.

30

Mar

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Ask Dr. Z - strep throat

Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare internal medicine physician in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about strep throat.

29

Mar

2023

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OSF, law enforcement partner to prioritize mental health

The Telegraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois, writes about a new mental health partnership involving OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton.

28

Mar

2023

www.thetelegraph.com

‘They’ve saved my life’: OSF cardiac rehab helps Central Illinois heart attack survivors

WCIA TV talks to the cardiac rehab unit at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.

24

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF provider on child mortality report: 'It's a hard time to be a kid'

OSF HealthCare psychotherapist Dr. Jill Schreiber talks with WCIA about mental health challenges in kids.

24

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

The Leadoff on WGLT features new partnership announcement from OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University

This daily interview segment features Dr. John Vozenilek 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.

23

Mar

2023

www.wglt.org

OSF HealthCare named one of Top 150 place to work in healthcare by Becker's

21

Mar

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Family welcomes St. Patrick's Day girl at OSF Heart of Mary

WCIA-TV's "bright spot" is a St. Patrick's Day baby at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois

20

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

Adding to the roster of life-saving heroes

The News-Gazette shares a guest commentary from Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand on the life-saving PulsePoint app.

20

Mar

2023

www.news-gazette.com

Get to know Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand

Illini Radio Group in Champaign, Illinois, talks with Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

20

Mar

2023

soundcloud.com

Healthy sleep with Leah Knabe

Leah Knabe, OSF HealthCare pulmonology APRN, talks with Riverbender Radio on healthy sleep.

17

Mar

2023

www.riverbender.com

Michelle Conger named one of the 35 hospital and health system chief digital officers to know

15

Mar

2023

www.beckershospitalreview.com

The dangers of vaping

Dr. Scott Cook, cardiothoracic surgeon at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA about vaping.

10

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

Get to know OSF psychologist Dr. Ari Lakritz

OSF psychologist Dr. Ari Lakritz talks with Riverbender Radio.

10

Mar

2023

www.riverbender.com

Alternatives to body cleanses

Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare primary care physician, talks with WCIA about misinformation surrounding body cleanses.

09

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

Over-the-counter Narcan

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.

07

Mar

2023

will.illinois.edu

How much caffeine is too much?

OSF HealthCare cardiologist Dr. Michael Broman talks with WCIA about caffeine ingestion.

03

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

Lowering the cost of insulin

Dr. Aminat Ogun talks with WCIA about lowering the cost of insulin.

02

Mar

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF emergency medicine physicians part of Flosonics Medical study to help reduce the use of IV-fluids

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.

02

Mar

2023

apnews.com

Community Corner focuses on OSF HealthCare and its expertise in congenital heart defects in babies and children

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.

02

Mar

2023

www.25newsnow.com

OSF HealthCare offers CancerIQ to improve early cancer detection

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.

28

Feb

2023

www.videtteonline.com

OSF pharmacist saves a life

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.

27

Feb

2023

www.commercial-news.com

OSF doctor: prepare for early allergy season

Dr. Jaya Wadhawan, MD, pediatrician at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA about allergies.

24

Feb

2023

www.wcia.com

What is Hospice?

Chris Kamp, home care and hospice manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender Radio

24

Feb

2023

www.riverbender.com

Community health workers fill care gaps among B-N's 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.

23

Feb

2023

www.wglt.org

OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois' Dee Gaines brings smiles to the hospital's 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.

23

Feb

2023

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Ask Dr. Z - heart health

Dr. Andrew Zasada, OSF HealthCare internal medicine physician in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about heart health

22

Feb

2023

(pdf)

OSF Saint Anthony's rehabilitation services

Frances Young, rehabilitation services manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ.

22

Feb

2023

www.advantagenews.com

U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine

FOX Illinois talks to Chris Manson, OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations, on U.S. Ambulances for Ukraine.

21

Feb

2023

foxillinois.com

When is a family ready for hospice?

WDAN talks with OSF HealthCare hospice nurse Emma Winslow.

21

Feb

2023

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Woman gains confidence through OSF therapy program

WAND-TV covers the LSVT BIG therapy program at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois

17

Feb

2023

www.wandtv.com

OSF Heart of Mary welcomes Valentine's Day baby

WCIA shares news of a Valentine's Day baby at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

16

Feb

2023

www.wcia.com

OSF educates on drug overdoses

Sara Bennett, psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks about Narcan training.

16

Feb

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Mental health and the criminal justice system

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.

16

Feb

2023

foxillinois.com

Cardiac arrest, ambulances and more with Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand

Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, emergency department physician at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WDAN radio.

14

Feb

2023

omny.fm

Heart health with Dr. Tariq Enezate

Tariq Enezate, MD, cardiologist at OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WDWS

10

Feb

2023

post.futurimedia.com

OSF Saint Anthony's President Jerry Rumph on Riverbender Radio

OSF Saint Anthony's President Jerry Rumph talks with Riverbender Radio.

09

Feb

2023

www.riverbender.com

To plunge or not to plunge?

Anne Orzechowski, a family medicine nurse practitioner at OSF HealthCare, talks with WCIA on cold plunging.

08

Feb

2023

www.wcia.com

Blood donations needed in Central Illinois as shortage looms

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.

07

Feb

2023

pantagraph.com

Get to know physical therapist Kelly Bogowith

The Edwardsville Intelligencer talks with Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois

07

Feb

2023

www.theintelligencer.com

Can mouth taping 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.

07

Feb

2023

www.everydayhealth.com

What is occupational therapy?

Caitlin Cleveland, occupational therapist at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Stevie Jay Broadcasting.

06

Feb

2023

www.podbean.com

For heart attack patients, timing is everything

WAND-TV tells the story of Tammi Fanson, a heart attack patient at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois

03

Feb

2023

www.wandtv.com

Reflecting on the pandemic

WCIA TV talks to local leaders, including OSF HealthCare physician Dr. Joseph Calvo, about the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learned.

03

Feb

2023

www.wcia.com

How to prevent, treat concussions

Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF St. Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, talks with Riverbender Radio about concussions and arthritis.

31

Jan

2023

www.riverbender.com

First responders 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.

27

Jan

2023

foxillinois.com

Ask Dr. Z - the intersection of sleep, diet and exercise

Dr. Andrew Zasada, internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare Primary Care in Savoy, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about improving sleep, diet and exercise.

25

Jan

2023

(pdf)

Snow shoveling safety

OSF HealthCare orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Murphy talks with WCIA about snow shoveling safety

25

Jan

2023

www.wcia.com

There is hope for people with SAD and PTSD

Ari Lakritz, PsyD, talks with WBGZ radio about SAD and PTSD.

25

Jan

2023

www.advantagenews.com

New AI technology at OSF helps central Illinois diabetics

Fox Illinois TV covers the rollout of a cutting edge diabetic retinopathy screening at OSF HealthCare.

20

Jan

2023

foxillinois.com

Catholic health care welcomes all

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.

18

Jan

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Leah Marlene sings for patients at OSF HealthCare Children's 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.

13

Jan

2023

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Ambulances and CPR

Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with the Illinois Farm Bureau on CPR and taking an ambulance

12

Jan

2023

www.spreaker.com

Are weight loss drugs right for you?

Dr. Aminat Ogun talks with WCIA about weight loss drugs.

11

Jan

2023

www.wcia.com

Coffee and the heart

Dr. Michael Broman with OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Happiest Health on how coffee interacts with the heart.

10

Jan

2023

www.happiesthealth.com

Coping with loss

Rita Manning from OSF HealthCare pastoral care talks with WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, about coping with loss

10

Jan

2023

omny.fm

A game changing concussion diagnosis

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.

10

Jan

2023

video.wtvp.org

OSF psychotherapist urges talking to 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.

10

Jan

2023

www.25newsnow.com

Ambulances to Ukraine

OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations talks with WILL radio on the U.S. ambulances to Ukraine effort

10

Jan

2023

will.illinois.edu

What is sleep alliance?

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.

09

Jan

2023

www.advantagenews.com

Cancer care in Danville, Illinois

WDAN radio talks with Judi Miles of OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois

05

Jan

2023

omny.fm

New year, new chapel

The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, covers the renovation of the chapel at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center.

02

Jan

2023

www.commercial-news.com

Serving behavioral health patients

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.

02

Jan

2023

foxillinois.com

Tips to stay safe and healthy in 2023

WAND TV talks to OSF physician Dr. Andrew Zasada about staying safe and healthy in 2023.

02

Jan

2023

www.wandtv.com

Ask Dr. Z - new year's resolutions

Dr. Andrew Zasada, internal medicine physician at OSF Primary Care in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about new year's resolution.

28

Dec

2022

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Faith-based health system takes on PPE manufacturing

This story from an industry publication reveals how 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.

23

Dec

2022

www.healthleadersmedia.com

Tipledemic 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.

23

Dec

2022

www.wglt.org

OSF HealthCare launches remote monitoring program to manage young children and babies with RSV

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.

23

Dec

2022

www.wcbu.org

Preparing for bitter cold weather

WCIA talks with OSF HealthCare physician Dr. Jason Kole about preparing for bitter cold weather

21

Dec

2022

www.wcia.com

Business Over Coffee Podcast: OSF Heart of Mary President Erin Rogers

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.

21

Dec

2022

soundcloud.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) moves to primary care

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.

21

Dec

2022

www.medscape.com

Get to know OSF Primary Care in Godfrey, Illinois

Bethany Huelskoetter, APRN and Lucas Edwards, PA, of OSF HealthCare Primary Care in Godfrey talk with WBGZ radio.

21

Dec

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Streamlined cancer care in Danville, Illinois

WDAN radio covers phase two renovations at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois

19

Dec

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Ambulances to Ukraine

OSF HealthCare Vice President of Government Relations Chris Manson talks about an ongoing effort to send ambulances to Ukraine

15

Dec

2022

omny.fm

Community outreach in Danville, Illinois

Jake Ozier and Mia Harrier of the community resource center at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talk with WDAN radio.

12

Dec

2022

omny.fm

Cold weather worsens old injuries

Dr. James Murphy, orthopedic surgeon at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about cold weather worsening old injuries.

09

Dec

2022

foxillinois.com

Battling seasonal illnesses

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with WBGZ radio on seasonal illnesses.

01

Dec

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Best of the best in Alton, Illinois

The Alton Telegraph profiles the Juliano family for their "Best of the Best" promotion.

01

Dec

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

Ask Dr. Z - winter blues

Dr. Andrew Zasada, internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, talks with Southern Champaign County Today about seasonal affective disorder.

30

Nov

2022

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Honoring JoAnne Cabutti at OSF Heart of Mary

The News-Gazette write about the legacy of volunteer JoAnne Cabutti at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

30

Nov

2022

www.news-gazette.com

Concussion safety

Dr. James Murphy, orthopedic surgeon at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with FOX Illinois about concussion safety.

28

Nov

2022

foxillinois.com

Ask Dr. Z - colon cleanses

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, talks to the Champaign County Today newspaper about colon cleanses

23

Nov

2022

(pdf)

OSF HealthCare raising the 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.

23

Nov

2022

www.25newsnow.com

Beyond the Boardroom: OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Erin Rogers

OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Erin Rogers talks with the News-Gazette.

21

Nov

2022

www.news-gazette.com

Taking an ambulance

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.

18

Nov

2022

foxillinois.com

The future of home care

Health Leaders Media talks with OSF HealthCare home care leaders on the future of home care.

18

Nov

2022

www.healthleadersmedia.com

Lung cancer awareness

Dr. Scott Cook of OSF Health Care Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about lung cancer

17

Nov

2022

www.wandtv.com

Ask Dr. Z - Thanksgiving overeating

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Savoy, Illinois, has tips to avoid Thanksgiving overeating.

16

Nov

2022

(pdf)

The Great American Smokeout

WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, talks about OSF HealthCare efforts to encourage people to quit smoking.

15

Nov

2022

www.advantagenews.com

LVADs and heart health

The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, profiles a cardiac rehab patient at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center.

14

Nov

2022

www.commercial-news.com

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.

11

Nov

2022

illinoisvalleytimes.com

Guest Column: Save a child’s life — lock up guns in the home

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.

10

Nov

2022

www.commercial-news.com

Ask Dr. Z - Halloween candy

Dr. Andrew Zasada, internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper on Halloween candy.

02

Nov

2022

(pdf)

Halloween health tips

Dr. Andrew Zasada talks to Fox Illinois TV about avoiding RSV and other illnesses on Halloween.

31

Oct

2022

foxillinois.com

OSF home care prepares for flu season

Health Leaders Media talks with OSF Home Care about keeping Mission Partners and patients safe during flu season.

29

Oct

2022

www.healthleadersmedia.com

Danville bus recognizes cancer care

WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, reports on a new wrap for a public transit bus recognizing OSF Hegeler Cancer Center.

28

Oct

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

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.

27

Oct

2022

www.wcbu.org

Safe disposal of medication

WBGZ radio in Alton, Illinois, reports on OSF HealthCare efforts to promote safe disposal of medication.

27

Oct

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Understanding hospice care

Chris Kamp and Leeann Underwood from OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talk with WBGZ radio on hospice care.

27

Oct

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Ask Dr. Z - outdoor winter exercise

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper on safe outdoor winter exercise.

27

Oct

2022

(pdf)

Celebrating 100 years of Catholic health care in Urbana, Illinois

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.

24

Oct

2022

thecatholicpost.com

Having difficult conversations about guns

Kurt Bloomstrand, MD, talks with WCIA about OSF HealthCare participation in a nationwide gun safety program.

21

Oct

2022

www.wcia.com

Concussion awareness

Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about concussions.

21

Oct

2022

www.wandtv.com

Ask Dr. Z - caffeine

Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with Southern Champaign County Today about safe caffeine consumption.

19

Oct

2022

(pdf)

Ask Dr. Z - healthy sleep tips

Andrew Zasada, MD, of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about healthy sleep

12

Oct

2022

(pdf)

Jennifer Compton, Vice President at OSF Sacred Heart, talks to WDAN

Jennifer Compton, Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talks to WDAN radio.

10

Oct

2022

omny.fm

Ask Dr. Z - bug bites

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, gives advice on bug bites.

05

Oct

2022

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Feast of St. Francis pet blessings

WDAN radio in Danville covers pet blessings at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville as part of the Feast of St. Francis.

04

Oct

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.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.

29

Sep

2022

chicagohealthonline.com

OSF Saint Anthony's golf outing benefits Moeller Cancer Center

The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph recaps the OSF Saint Anthony's golf outing.

29

Sep

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

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.

29

Sep

2022

foxillinois.com

Ask Dr. Z - the importance of good sleep

Dr. Andrew Zasada talks with the Southern Champaign County Today newspaper about sleep.

28

Sep

2022

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West Bloomington dental clinic 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.

28

Sep

2022

www.wglt.org

OSF Innovation helps launch Med Tech startup Marti

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.

28

Sep

2022

www.insideindianabusiness.com

Breast cancer awareness at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

Breast health navigator Heather Chambers and breast cancer survivor Cathy Keller talk about Moeller Cancer Center at OSF Saint Anthony's.

28

Sep

2022

www.advantagenews.com

National publication profiles new leader of the OSF Ventures team

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.

27

Sep

2022

globalventuring.com

Ask Dr. Z - COVID

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana talks about the state of the pandemic

21

Sep

2022

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Breast cancer awareness

Dr. Jomel Labayog of OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois, talks with WDAN radio about breast cancer.

19

Sep

2022

omny.fm

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.

16

Sep

2022

Dr. James Murphy talks orthopedics with WDWS

Bringing the hospital home: OSF OnCall '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.

15

Sep

2022

w.wcbu.org

Ask Dr. Z - vaccines

Dr. Andrew Zasada of OSF HealthCare in Champaign County, Illinois, presents his weekly column in the Champaign County Today newspaper.

14

Sep

2022

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Supporting people with cancer

Heather Chambers of OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton talks about the Caring Circle support group.

12

Sep

2022

tun.in

How has the COVID-19 threat changed?

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.

09

Sep

2022

foxillinois.com

Ask Dr. Z - football injuries

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.

09

Sep

2022

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OSF Saint Anthony's pediatric open house

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.

31

Aug

2022

www.advantagenews.com

OSF Saint Anthony's back to school event

Riverbender.com covers the back to school event at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton.

19

Aug

2022

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare integrating with Western Illinois Cancer Treatment Center

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.

11

Aug

2022

www.galesburg.com

OSF Care-A-Van Expanding Services Soon

This story highlights the OSF HealthCare "Care-4-Kids" 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.

09

Aug

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

OSF Medical Group and Home Care leader weighs in on changing COVID-19 symptoms

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.

05

Aug

2022

video.wtvp.org

YMCA of McLean County opening new center on OSF-donated plot in Bloomington

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.

05

Aug

2022

www.wglt.org

OSF OnCall offers new program for some patients with chronic conditions

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.

04

Aug

2022

www.25newsnow.com

A breast cancer survivor's toolkit

The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph talks with Mission Partners and a patient at Moeller Cancer Center.

29

Jul

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

Cancer survivor highlights OSF night at Alton River Dragons

The Riverbender talks to a patient at OSF Moeller Cancer Center who was honored at the Alton River Dragons game on July 27, 2022.

29

Jul

2022

www.riverbender.com

Led by OSF HealthCare, a growing number of Illinois ambulances on the ground in Ukraine

After Chris Manson of OSF HealthCare led an effort 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.

29

Jul

2022

www.pjstar.com

Cancer screenings are key to prevention

Karen Boyd, Heather Chambers, and Dr. Alejandro Sanz of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talk with WBGZ radio.

28

Jul

2022

www.advantagenews.com

What to know about monkeypox

WAND-TV talks with OSF infectious disease physician Dr. John Farrell on monkeypox.

26

Jul

2022

www.wandtv.com

Striking out cancer

WDAN radio in Danville, Illinois, talks with Dr. Jomel Labayog of Hegeler Cancer Center. The Danville Dans baseball team recently hosted OSF.

26

Jul

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Michelle Conger among Becker's Health Review Great Health System Chief Strategy Officers of 2022

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.

26

Jul

2022

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Medical Advancements transforming care for OSF HealthCare patients

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.

22

Jul

2022

video.wtvp.org

Improving kids' lives

The Commercial News in Danville, Illinois, profiles the Cares-4-Kids program, where OSF HealthCare teaches kids about healthy habits.

21

Jul

2022

www.commercial-news.com

Home health, explained

Health Leaders Media talks to OSF HealthCare leaders about home care.

21

Jul

2022

www.healthleadersmedia.com

OSF OnCall Digital Health leader addresses congressional panel about food insecurity and the impact on 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.

15

Jul

2022

www.aha.org

Godfrey woman encourages families to discuss end of life care early

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.

14

Jul

2022

www.theintelligencer.com

Anti-violence initiative involving OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center

OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Dr. Jared Rogers talks with Fox Illinois about an anti-violence initiative in Champaign County.

13

Jul

2022

foxillinois.com

Brain aneurysms in young people

OSF HealthCare neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rosen talks with WCIA about brain aneurysms in young people.

13

Jul

2022

www.wcia.com

The benefits of cardiac rehab

Steve Bugelli and Brad Zorns, two patients at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, speak with WDAN about cardiac rehab.

13

Jul

2022

omny.fm

Why you should talk about palliative care

The Alton (Illinois) Telegraph reports on the palliative care program at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center.

13

Jul

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

Caregiving and too many drugs: An OSF provider weighs in for Chicago Health Magazine

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.

12

Jul

2022

chicagocaregiving.com

OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center partners on long COVID study

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.

12

Jul

2022

www.wcbu.org

OSF HealthCare joins community partners to financially support crime-reduction efforts

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.

12

Jul

2022

news.illinois.edu

OSF Ventures new leader will focus investments on alternative care models and workforce retention solutions

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.

07

Jul

2022

medcitynews.com

Summer STEAM opportunities through Jump Simulation can inspire kids to consider health careers

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.

01

Jul

2022

www.25newsnow.com

COVID-19 safety tips for the holiday weekend

Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand of OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WAND-TV about COVID-19 safety tips for the Independence Day weekend.

30

Jun

2022

www.wandtv.com

The COVID-19 vaccine and your child

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."

23

Jun

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

Insights Care Magazine names OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois a Top Child Care Hospital

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.

20

Jun

2022

insightscare.com

Heat safety tips

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.

17

Jun

2022

www.wcia.com

OSF Saint Anthony's welcomes SSM strategic affiliation for Riverbend

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.

17

Jun

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

Heart of Mary Medical Center hosts kickoff for law enforcement torch run

OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, hosted the kickoff for the law enforcement torch run benefitting Special Olympics.

17

Jun

2022

www.wcia.com

Health reminders for men ahead of Father’s Day

Dr. Joseph Calvo, emergency department physician at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, talks with WCIA about men's health

17

Jun

2022

www.wcia.com

New data dive reveals specific health inequity OSF is ready to tackle

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.

16

Jun

2022

www.wglt.org

Dr. Ameera Nauman talks with WBGZ about the new strategic affiliation with SSM Health

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.

10

Jun

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Relaunch of Hospital at Home coming to some OSF patients who qualify

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.

07

Jun

2022

www.chicagotribune.com

OSF Digital Health Leader Appears on WTVP's "Business Forward" segment

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.

01

Jun

2022

www.streamslist.com

Debunking myths about breast milk leakage

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.

27

May

2022

leadstories.com

OSF media relations coordinator Tim Ditman talks with WBGZ about mental health

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.

26

May

2022

www.advantagenews.com

OSF HealthCare infectious disease expert says monkeypox isn't as transmissable as other viruses

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.

24

May

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Superheroes wash windows, bring joy to kids at OSF HealthCare Children's 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.

24

May

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Surviving cancer and thriving after treatment

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.

24

May

2022

www.peoriamagazines.com

Business Forward: OSF OnCall Digital Health CEO Michelle Conger discusses the transformation of healthcare in central Illinois

13

May

2022

www.wtvp.org

Controlling Your Stress: OSF HealthCare psychotherapist Bernice Gordon-Young shares ways to help with the added stresses of daily life

13

May

2022

www.wtvp.org

OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois President Mike Wells featured on podcast discussing trends in pediatric care

13

May

2022

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Mission Partner discusses visit to Ukraine - WMBD radio

Chris Manson talks about his trip to Ukraine and his efforts to have ambulances delivered to the war-torn country.

10

May

2022

omny.fm

OSF to develop incentive program using blockchain-based digital app

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.

06

May

2022

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Neurologist from OSF HealthCare joins TV panel addressing concussions

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.

04

May

2022

video.wtvp.org

National health care publication taps OSF Ventures leader to share roadmap for health care venture investment approaches

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."

03

May

2022

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF leader travels to Ukraine to see impact of donations

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.

02

May

2022

www.pjstar.com

OSF nationally recognized as top place to work

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.

29

Apr

2022

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF pediatricians weigh in on hepatitis outbreak in young children

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.

28

Apr

2022

www.week.com

OSF Saint Anthony's and SSM affiliation can be a model for other health systems

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.

28

Apr

2022

www.healthleadersmedia.com

Innovation drives escape-room-style training at University of Illinois

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.

25

Apr

2022

foxillinois.com

OSF HealthCare nursing students help clean Peoria's 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.

22

Apr

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

OSF HealthCare helping families through pregnancy loss

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.

22

Apr

2022

www.wandtv.com

OSF hosts beam signing ceremony for new Cancer Institute in Peoria

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.

22

Apr

2022

www.wcbu.org

Joint program of diocese, OSF Healthcare provides engagement between Spanish-speaking fathers and sons

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.

21

Apr

2022

thecatholicpost.com

Distillery Labs Introduction: Giving talent a reason to come to Peoria, and to stay

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.

15

Apr

2022

www.peoriamagazines.com

OSF HealthCare commemorates Holy Week with medical outreach to the 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.

15

Apr

2022

www.wifr.com

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.

14

Apr

2022

www.wglt.org

New residency program at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center aims to attract doctors to central Illinois

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.

12

Apr

2022

pantagraph.com

OSF HealthCare embraces Champaign-Urbana through name, image, and likeness

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.

11

Apr

2022

www.news-gazette.com

TAVR procedure offers longevity for Champaign, Illinois, patient

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.

06

Apr

2022

www.wcia.com

OSF Saint Anthony's Healthy Workplace Event focuses on drug overdoses

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.

05

Apr

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Clinical trials at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois

Leah Watson, Clinical Research Coordinator at OSF 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.

31

Mar

2022

www.advantagenews.com

OSF Children’s Hospital gives patient a 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.

31

Mar

2022

www.week.com

Patient at OSF Children’s 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.

31

Mar

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Flu season: the latest numbers and how you can protect yourself

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.

25

Mar

2022

newschannel20.com

OSF sees health care data as 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.

24

Mar

2022

www.wcbu.org

OSF Care-A-Van Getting Ready to Roll

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.

23

Mar

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

Cutting-edge cancer treatment available through OSF in Danville

WAND-TV speaks with the OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center in Danville about new linear accelerator technology to provide radiation treatment.

23

Mar

2022

www.wandtv.com

OSF-led Innovation Collaborative will expand care for Medicaid patients in Central and Northern Illinois

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.

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Mar

2022

pantagraph.com

St. Nick's Closet at Sacred Heart Medical Center provides hygiene products to patients who need them

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.

17

Mar

2022

vermilioncountyfirst.com

OSF HealthCare takes medicine to Peoria's homeless population

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.

15

Mar

2022

www.wcbu.org

Intelligent solutions using machine learning and collaboration drive improvements in childhood 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.

15

Mar

2022

news.illinoisstate.edu

OSF Innovation effort combines technology with emphathy to improve 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.

09

Mar

2022

www.wglt.org

OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center's Leah Knabe talks healthy sleeping habits

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.

06

Mar

2022

www.thetelegraph.com

OSF Innovation brings shark dissection lab to Peoria's 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.

24

Feb

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Ashley Muscarella and Amber Cearlock talk heart health with WBGZ radio in Alton

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.

23

Feb

2022

www.advantagenews.com

Waiting for COVID-19 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.

15

Feb

2022

www.wglt.org

OSF HealthCare among 20 receiving awards to support unique projects to promote childhood vaccinations

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.

15

Feb

2022

www.linkedin.com

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.

10

Feb

2022

medcitynews.com

OSF HealthCare innovates to help transform health care

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.

28

Jan

2022

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Burned by COVID supply crunch, hospitals invest in U.S. mask-making

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.

17

Jan

2022

www.fidelity.com

OSF Hospital President Lisa DeKezel: Compassionate Leadership

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.

17

Jan

2022

www.theburg.news

One Hospital Town? OSF prepared to be Galesburg's 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.

17

Jan

2022

www.wcbu.org

OSF HealthCare reserves COVID-19 testing for those with symptoms or preparing for a medical procedure

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.

28

Dec

2021

www.kmov.com

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.

15

Dec

2021

www.chicagobusiness.com

OSF HealthCare among leaders cited for advice on marketing on a tight budget for non-profit health care systems

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.

01

Dec

2021

www.beckershospitalreview.com

6 months, 7 babies, 1 department: OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center celebrates pandemic era baby boom

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.

19

Nov

2021

www1.newsdataservice.com

OSF HealthCare Leader discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the need for vaccinations

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.

12

Nov

2021

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OSF HealthCare Pharmacy Team Earns Best Practice Award

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.

09

Nov

2021

www.ichpnet.org

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."

05

Nov

2021

week.com

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.

02

Nov

2021

will.illinois.edu

OSF Strive helps Peoria victims of violence; victim encourages others to use the program

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.

29

Oct

2021

www.wcbu.org

Sneak Peak at new OSF HealthCare headquarters in downtown Peoria

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).

13

Oct

2021

www.wcbu.org

OSF HealthCare partners with Children's Discovery Museum for new exhibit, despite COVID-19 challenges

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.

13

Oct

2021

pantagraph.com

Illinois Nurses Foundation honors OSF Medical Group Advanced Practice Nurse

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.

29

Sep

2021

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare-Chestnut Health Systems land grant to lower health 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.

27

Sep

2021

www.wglt.org

OSF HeathCare executive weighs in on words to avoid in heath care marketing plans

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.

01

Sep

2021

www.beckershospitalreview.com

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.

23

Aug

2021

www.wcbu.org

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.

23

Aug

2021

www.wcbu.org

A big hole and cutting-edge ideas as OSF HealthCare begins work on new Cancer Institute

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.

23

Aug

2021

www.pjstar.com

“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.

23

Aug

2021

thecatholicpost.com

OSF Nurse revisits Life Flight helicopter that saved her life as a child

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.

07

Jul

2021

www.galesburg.com

OSF HealthCare adds another hospital

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.

07

Jul

2021

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Moeller Cancer Center Honors Survivors with a Tree

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.

06

Jul

2021

www.thetelegraph.com

‘An angel here on earth': Dr. Dale Geiss, heart surgeon who saved kids' lives, has died

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.

01

Jul

2021

www.pjstar.com

OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois Doctor Honored for Service to Kids

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.

21

May

2021

week.com

OSF HealthCare Medical Students Use Simulation to Train on Treating COVID-19 Patients

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.

15

Apr

2021

wrex.com

OSF OnCall Leader Testifies for Continued Telehealth Care Options and Reimbursement

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.

01

Apr

2021

www.pantagraph.com

OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center announces $2.75M gift for new emergency department

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.

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Mar

2021

www.galesburg.com

Artificial Intelligence: 5 Considerations for 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."

25

Mar

2021

www.healthleadersmedia.com

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.

25

Mar

2021

www.wcia.com

A Year After COVID-19, Telehealth Options Flourishng

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.

12

Mar

2021

www.peoriapublicradio.org

Data-driven initiative drives down disparities in rural health care

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.

24

Feb

2021

contentsharing.net

Small Town Mentality

Illinois Country Living Magazine takes a look at barriers to mental health in rural areas. Luke Raymond, director of behavior health for OSF HealthCare was interviewed for the story.

24

Feb

2021

icl.coop

During COVID-19, Some Peoria Medical Students Continue Training In Virtual Reality

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.

12

Feb

2021

www.peoriapublicradio.org

OSF Jump ARCHES Grants Focus on Health Equity and Early Intervention

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.

01

Feb

2021

www.riverbender.com

OSF Transforms Downtown Peoria Caterpillar LD Building for Digital Care

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.

28

Jan

2021

www.pjstar.com

OSF HealthCare Foundation Announces Lead Gift for Comprehensive Cancer Center

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.

28

Jan

2021

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center to Offer Cataract Surgery

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.

20

Jan

2021

977wmoi.com

Central Illinois Couple Raising Money for Families of OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois

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.

20

Jan

2021

977wmoi.com

Q & A with New Leader of Distillery Labs Innovation Hub in downtown Peoria

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.

10

Dec

2020

www.peoriapublicradio.org

COVID-19 Accelerated Healthcare Innovation But True Promise of AI Has Not Yet Been Realized

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.

03

Dec

2020

www.brenhambanner.com

Distillery Labs business incubator in Peoria hires executive director from Chicago area

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.

03

Dec

2020

www.pjstar.com

OSF HealthCare, Others Double Down on Digital Transformation

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.

03

Nov

2020

hitconsultant.net

OSF Saint Anthony's Names New President

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.

21

Oct

2020

www.ibjonline.com

New YMCA Coming to OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Campus

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.

18

Sep

2020

www.pantagraph.com

OSF OnCall Connect Provides Digital Support to Covid-positive Students at the U of I

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.

18

Sep

2020

dailyillini.com

25 Women in Leadership: OSF Innovation Leader Sarah Stewart deRamirez

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.

26

Aug

2020

week.com

Street Medicine Team Provides Care for 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.

24

Aug

2020

week.com

OSF OnCall Connect Part of 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.

19

Aug

2020

illinoisnewsroom.org

25 Women in Leadership: Erin Kennedy, Manager of Center for Healthy Lifestyles-OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center

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.

31

Jul

2020

week.com

Breaking the Cycle of Violence Starts With Working Through Trauma, Expert Says

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.

27

Jul

2020

www.peoriapublicradio.org

Newly Named OSF HealthCare President Joins Other New Leaders in Discussing Top, First Year Priorities

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.

24

Jul

2020

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Pediatrician: Start Talking To Kids About Wearing Masks In 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.

17

Jul

2020

www.wglt.org

Forbes - Debunking mask-wearing myths

OSF pulmonologist Dr. Michael Peil is quoted in a Forbes magazine article debunking the myth that wearing masks is unsafe.

09

Jul

2020

www.forbes.com

OSF-Sponsored End of the School Year Bash Continues Efforts to Provide Resources

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.

29

Jun

2020

week.com

OSF Innovation Leader is Changing HealthCare and Improving Lives

Get to know Dr. John Vozenilek, vice president and chief medical officer for innovation and digital health through this profile for Peoria Magazines.

25

Jun

2020

www.peoriamagazines.com

Michelle Conger of OSF HealthCare Shares Digital Health Insights with Chicago-based Becker's Healthcare

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.

25

Jun

2020

blubrry.com

After 43 Years, Nurse And COVID-19 Survivor Retires From OSF Little Company of Mary

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.

17

Jun

2020

patch.com

Voices from the Pandemic

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.

04

Jun

2020

www.wglt.org

Safely Reigniting Services for All OSF HealthCare Patients

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

04

Jun

2020

www.illinoisnewsnow.com

Expanding Strategy for COVID-19; A Podcast Featuring Michelle Conger of OSF HealthCare

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.

04

Jun

2020

blubrry.com

Little Company of Mary hospital was up against it when the coronavirus hit. Then central Illinois nurses came to the rescue.

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.

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May

2020

www.chicagotribune.com

Written on Their Faces: A Chicago Tribune Photo Essay of OSF HealthCare Frontline Workers

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.

08

May

2020

www.chicagotribune.com

OSF Expert Explains the Importance of the Stay at Home Order

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.

08

May

2020

one.osfhealthcare.org

"Roger and Friends" Radio Show Interviews Dr. John Vozenilek about new Pandemic Health Worker program

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.

20

Apr

2020

www.facebook.com

"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

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.

20

Apr

2020

www.wtvp.org

OSF Children's Hospital New Pediatric ED

WMBD-TV did a story on the 24/7 pediatric emergency room at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria

04

Feb

2020

www.centralillinoisproud.com

OSF Innovation and Strategy Leader Participates in National 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.

17

Dec

2019

www.modernhealthcare.com

Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Celebrate 150th anniversary

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.

13

Dec

2019

www.thetelegraph.com

What is Dystonia?

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.

13

Dec

2019

www.wgil.com

Hearing Loss is Becoming 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.

28

Oct

2019

www.centralillinoisproud.com

How Employers Are Preparing For Cannabis Legalization

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.

15

Oct

2019

www.peoriapublicradio.org

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.

02

Oct

2019

healthnewsillinois.com

Health Care 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 .

09

Sep

2019

revcycleintelligence.com

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.

09

Sep

2019

rockislandtoday.com

How OSF HealthCare is Tackling Health Issues at Their Roots, Outside the 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.

15

Aug

2019

www.peoriapublicradio.org

OSF to Partner with SIU-E for an Inovative Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program.

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.

13

Aug

2019

finance.yahoo.com

How the Internet of Things Will Change Health Care

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.

09

Aug

2019

www.wglt.org

OSF Healthcare's CIO: 4 unconventional characteristics to a successful IT team

Noted industry publication Becker's Hospital Review interviews OSF HealthCare CIO Jim Mormann about cybersecurity, innovation and other challenges in health care IT.

08

Aug

2019

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Enduvo Raises Capital for AR/VR Content Authoring & Distribution Platform

Enduvo is the early commercial product to come out 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.

11

Jul

2019

newspuddle.com

Road to Recovery Volunteers Sought

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.

11

Jul

2019

www.riverbender.com

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.

11

Jul

2019

www.starcourier.com

The Digital Transformation to On-demand Healthcare

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.

17

Jun

2019

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Partner Health Catalyst Goes Public

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.

09

May

2019

www.wsj.com

Ask The Doctor: colon cancer symptoms, signs and prevention

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.

25

Apr

2019

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Podcast: Innovation is a Lifeline, Not a Buzzword

Michelle Conger, the Chief Strategy Officer for OSF 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.

11

Apr

2019

health.oliverwyman.com

Unique Software Enhances Genetic Counseling Service in a Community Setting

This story from a professional journal outlines how 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.

03

Apr

2019

www.targetedonc.com

From the Heart: Remi's Story

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.

07

Mar

2019

hoiabc.com

Almost Home Kids at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Welcomes First Respite Child

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.

25

Feb

2019

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Interactive Coloring Book for Hospitalized Children Developed at Jump Simulation

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.

25

Feb

2019

www.pjstar.com

OSF HealthCare Announces New Heart Transplant Program

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.

31

Jan

2019

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Almost Home Kids and Stantec develop first-of-its-kind transitional care model for medically-complex children

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.

04

Dec

2018

prismpub.com

OSF HealthCare Named Among 66 Hospitals and Health Systems with Innovation Programs

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.

15

Nov

2018

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Children's Hospital therapy patient featured in Beating the Odds segment

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.

13

Nov

2018

hoiabc.com

OSF HealthCare in the Elite 8 of Healthcare Purchasing News

Article in Healthcare Purchasing News ranks OSF HealthCare as one of the Supply Chain’s Elite 8.

02

Nov

2018

www.hpnonline.com

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.

25

Oct

2018

www.reviewatlas.com

OSF HealthCare 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.

25

Oct

2018

www.wgil.com

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Named Captain of the Riverbend.

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.

19

Oct

2018

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare-United Methodist Village Celebrate Clinical Partnership with Ribbon Cutting

OSF HealthCare and United Methodist Village retirement 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.

15

Oct

2018

www.riverbender.com

OSF HealthCare Medical Group Strikes Partnership with United Methodist Village.

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.

08

Oct

2018

www.riverbender.com

Two OSF HealthCare Hospital Presidents Recognized by Becker's Hospital Review

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."

04

Oct

2018

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Revamping an Old Hospital in Rural Illinois - Modern Healthcare

OSF HealthCare is turning a shuttered hospital into an outpatient center, where providers address not only medical concerns but also social determinants of health.

10

Sep

2018

www.modernhealthcare.com

OSF Saint Anthony's Honored by American Cancer Society

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.

06

Sep

2018

altondailynews.com

OSF HealthCare Facilities Among Becker's 66 Critical Access Hospitals to Know

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."

20

Aug

2018

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center President Jennifer Junis Provides Updates and Insights

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.

18

Aug

2018

www.wgil.com

Children's Hospital of Illinois Genetic Counselor Applauds New Infant Screening For Spinal Muscular Atrophy

OSF HealthCare's Children's Hospital of Illinois 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.

16

Aug

2018

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Raising awareness: A 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.

11

Jul

2018

www.washingtontimesreporter.com

OSF $1.5 million building project for new chapel

OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center is embarking on a $1.5 million expansion and renovation project focused on spiritual care.

15

Jun

2018

www.pantagraph.com

How OSF HealthCare partnerships are driving population health

OSF Innovation Partnership is teaming up with Pieces Iris to try to link patients to community-based organizations that help those in need.

23

Feb

2018

www.beckershospitalreview.com

With new hospitals comes unique tech challenge for OSF HealthCare

What does it take to flip the technology at two hospitals 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.

28

Dec

2017

www.pjstar.com

OSF Medical Group adopts team-based approach across clinics

19

Dec

2017

www.modernhealthcare.com

New St. Joseph president embraces collaborative leadership style

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.

16

Nov

2017

www.pantagraph.com

OSF HealthCare nationally recognized for innovation efforts

Becker's Healthcare releases its 2017 list of 58 hospitals with innovation programs.

16

Oct

2017

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Eating Healthy During Summer Cookouts

OSF HealthCare Dietitian Ashley Simper appears on WMBD-TV to talk about eating healthy during cookout season

04

Aug

2017

www.centralillinoisproud.com

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.

19

Jul

2017

www.computerweekly.com

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.

13

Jun

2017

www.reviewatlas.com

Helping Kids Lead Healthier Lives

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

08

Jun

2017

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Success Story Shared with American Organization of Nurse Executives

A new multidisciplinary initiative at OSF HealthCare is reducing costs and improving the patient experience.

05

Jun

2017

www.hhnmag.com

How We Can Improve the Revenue Cycle

Don Dadds recently answered questions from Becker's Hospital Review about how he would improve the revenue cycle process.

05

Jun

2017

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Cardiovascular Services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center Ranked One of the Best by Consumer Reports

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.

12

May

2017

www.consumerreports.org

OSF Life Flight Repositions Medical Air Ambulance to Meet Needs of Patients

22

Apr

2017

www.justhelicopters.com

National Healthcare Decisions Day

17

Apr

2017

www.1470wmbd.com

Bringing Physician Burnout Out of the Shadows

Dr. Anthony Avellino, CEO, OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute, talks about the growing issue of physician burnout and how things have to change

30

Mar

2017

www.beckershospitalreview.com

OSF Saint Anthony Cardiologist uses robot surgery to improve lives

Dr. David Cable is one of only a handful of cardiac surgeons in the Midwest mending hearts through robotic surgery.

28

Mar

2017

www.rrstar.com

An Affordable Laparoscopy Trainer

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.

28

Mar

2017

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Becker's Hospital Review: The Corner Office - CSO Michelle Conger

OSF HealthCare CSO Michelle Conger is featured in Becker's The Corner Office profile. She talks about enhancing the humanity in health system strategy

21

Mar

2017

www.beckershospitalreview.com

Medically treating March Madness athletes is a team effort

Every year, OSF HealthCare provides medical coverage for the state boys basketball tournament games held in Peoria, Ill.

20

Mar

2017

www.pjstar.com

OSF Physicians are Changing the 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.

13

Mar

2017

www.pjstar.com

WMBD-TV: SPECIAL REPORT: Sleep Problems Could Create Danger on the Roads

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.

21

Feb

2017

www.centralillinoisproud.com

Peoria Hospital Attracting Springfield Pediatric Patients

21

Feb

2017

www.sj-r.com

Unorthodox Gift Makes Valentine’s Day Special

The gift of a simple heart test proved to be a lifesaver for one Bloomington Man

20

Feb

2017

www.wjbc.com

One Year Later, OSF Center for Health - Streator Meeting Community Needs

Outpatient numbers are exceeding expectations as OSF marks its first year providing health care to Streator area residents.

13

Feb

2017

www.pantagraph.com

Center for Health - Streator: Outpatient Center Exceeds Expectations

One year later, Patient numbers at OSF Center for Health-Streator have exceeded expectations.

13

Feb

2017

www.pantagraph.com

CEO Talks About OSF HealthCare's Commitment to Peoria Community

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.

13

Feb

2017

www.pjstar.com

Sisters Give Birth Just a Few Doors Down

Two Bloomington-area sisters welcome new babies just a day apart - and just down the hall from each other.

09

Feb

2017

www.pantagraph.com

OSF HealthCare & Caterpillar Teaming on 3D Hearts

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.

07

Feb

2017

www.3ders.org

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

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

07

Feb

2017

www.facebook.com

Pediatric Classroom Teachers Keep Kids on Track With School Work at Children's Hospital of Illinois

Teachers and volunteers with the pediatric classroom 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

24

Jan

2017

pjstar.com

Hospitals printing 3D hearts to help in surgeries

22

Jan

2017

www.chicagotribune.com

OSF Saint James Pilots Online EMT Course

OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center is proud to pilot the state’s first online Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Program.

18

Jan

2017

www.centralillinoisproud.com