The designation recognizes pediatric sedation programs across the country that are committed to providing safe, effective procedural sedation through best practices in a patient- and family-centered environment. OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois will carry this designation through 2030 and is one of just 10 hospitals nationwide to receive the recognition in this cycle.

“This national recognition reflects the outstanding work of this team and places our program alongside some of the most respected hospitals in the country in providing safe, high-quality pediatric sedation care,” said Nadia Shaikh, MD, medical director of pediatric sedation at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois. “Most importantly it reflects our continued commitment to excellence, innovation and compassionate care for every child and family we serve.”

Pediatric sedation helps children stay calm and comfortable during medical procedures like blood draws, imaging exams, emergency care and other diagnostic and interventional procedures. The pediatric sedation team includes specially trained physicians, nurses, child life specialists and other caregivers dedicated to providing safe, family-centered care.

“What makes this unit truly special is the expertise and teamwork behind it,” Dr. Shaikh added. “Our physicians, nurses, child life specialists and support staff work together to create a calm and reassuring experience for children and families during what can often be stressful moments. This focus on family-centered care helps reduce anxiety and improves the overall experience for patients and caregivers alike.”

To learn more about how the pediatric sedation team is making a difference in the lives of children across the country, check out the newest episode of Meg’s Marvels, a video series with Meg Zakrzewski, president of OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

HMB, also known as menorrhagia, is a menstrual condition characterized by heavy or prolonged menstrual periods. Often undiagnosed, it can interfere with an adolescent’s normal activities and cause anemia. While the cause of HMB is not always known, several factors have been linked to it including hormonal imbalances, bleeding disorders and infections.

Signs and symptoms can include soaking through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours, menstrual bleeding that lasts more than a week and symptoms of anemia, like fatigue, light-headedness and shortness of breath.

There are currently fewer than 50 specialized clinics in the United States dedicated to addressing bleeding disorders in women and girls. As one of the few of its kind, this clinic will provide an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care by housing both a pediatric hematologist and a pediatric/adolescent gynecologist in one location. This collaboration and multidisciplinary approach will allow for highly individualized and streamlined care.

The clinic will also welcome adolescent girls who may not yet have formal diagnosis, providing initial evaluations and, if necessary, ongoing management of bleeding disorders, distinguishing itself as an essential offering for an often-overlooked population.

The clinic will be housed in the multidisciplinary clinic space at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois at 530 NE Glen Oak Ave. in Peoria.

Dr. Kelly has cared for women in the Greater Peoria area for more than 25 years and brings an established patient panel to OSF HealthCare. Her transition supports the OSF HealthCare’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care for women throughout every stage of life.

Her practice will remain at its current location at 2901 N. Knoxville Ave. in Peoria. The office phone number, 309-688-7010, and hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will remain the same. Patients with scheduled appointments do not need to take any action.

Dr. Kelly will accept new patients and participate in the OSF Select Network for Mission Partners with OSF-provided insurance, offering the highest level of coverage for eligible Mission Partners.

Dr. Kelly will continue providing on-call coverage at Carle Health Methodist Hospital and will deliver babies at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center.

Dr. Kelly will continue providing women’s health care, including support for family planning related to medical needs. She will also offer the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, a method that helps women understand and track their natural fertility.

The transition reflects OSF HealthCare’s continued commitment to expanding access to women’s health services while maintaining continuity of care for Dr. Kelly’s established patients.

Building on 65 years of caring for inpatient behavioral health patients in Urbana, the new units offer inpatient treatment for individuals who need immediate help or are in a state of crisis. Spanning multiple floors in the hospital, the renovation and service expansion includes specialized treatment programs for young adult patients ages 18-26 and senior patients ages 55 and older. A detoxification program will soon be available for patients who need a safe environment to withdraw from substances.

OSF Sacred Heart – Urbana, the area’s only adult inpatient behavioral health hospital, will offer 65 beds dedicated to mental health treatment.

Updates to the behavioral health expansion at OSF Sacred Heart – Urbana include:

• 40 private inpatient behavioral health beds
• 25 inpatient beds for medical detoxification or other conditions, opening late 2026
• State-of-the-art facilities for treatment with natural light and soothing colors
• Private rooms with multiple safety components, designed for behavioral health needs
• Specialized training for physicians, nurses, techs and other caregivers
• Treatment focused on young adults and senior populations, allowing for peer support and group therapy
• Outpatient behavioral health services available locally through OSF Medical Group to ensure continuity of care in Urbana

“A year ago, we announced plans for the future of this hospital. The vision was expanded access to behavioral health services for all Illinois residents. After years of operating at capacity with one of the few remaining inpatient behavioral health units in the area, and with a statewide shortage of behavioral health beds, it was vital for our community to expand services,” said JT Barnhart, president of OSF Sacred Heart – Urbana.

“Following a year of transition, renovations and staff training, we are very proud to open our doors to more patients. These spaces are designed with our patients’ specialized needs in mind, providing resources unique to the area and will be a lifeline for people who need comprehensive care. We thank our Mission Partners and US HealthVest, a nationally known leader in behavioral health care that will oversee the new units, for their work on this endeavor," Barnhart said.

If you or a loved one are interested in learning about behavioral health care options, call OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana at (217) 337-2000 or come to the hospital’s Emergency Department, which remains open 24/7.

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