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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.