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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

WCIA profiles OSF pediatrician Dr. Luis Garcia

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

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

WCIA talks with OSF HealthCare about International Overdose Awareness Day.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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