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

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. The Alton hospital is in the midst of a $14-million construction project, building a state-of-the-art free-standing cancer center to meet the growing need for oncology services in the Riverbend. Part of the need is transportation. OSF Saint Anthony's President Ajay Pathak is featured in an interview with WGBZ Radio to explain the Cancer Society is looking for drivers for the Road to Recovery program.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Jenna Ford with the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute appears on WMBD-TV to discuss concussions and athletes.

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

Matthew Warrens, Vice President of OSF Innovation Partnerships, weighs in on using innovative software to improve communication with patients.

Six Galesburg and Monmouth students receive scholarships from the OSF HealthCare Foundation to attend the Jump Simulation Summer STEM Camp.

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

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

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

Forbes takes a look at the practical applications of using virtual reality in health care, including the work of Dr. Matthew Bramlet, Director of the Advanced Imaging and Modeling program at Jump Simulation, a part of OSF Innovation.

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.

Dr. Robert Sawicki, Sr. VP Supportive Care, talks about the importance of having end-of-life discussions with loved ones.