OSF HealthCare Accelerated

Your family history could hold critical clues about your health. By combining cutting-edge technology with genetic research, OSF Innovation is empowering physicians with information that fosters a more personalized approach to care, potentially saving lives.

Join us as we explore how OSF Innovation is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze medical records and identify individuals who may be at risk for famil...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., but increases in non-invasive screenings and advancements in screening technology are improving early detection. OSF Innovation worked with OSF gastroenterologist Omar Khokhar, MD, to pilot and implement GI Genius, an FDA-approved AI-powered tool that enhances physicians’ ability to detect polyps during colonoscopies, bringing cutting-edge care and detection ...

After a hospital stay, the last thing you want is to end up back in the hospital. Home health care plays a vital role in recovery, and OSF HealthCare is redefining it with solutions that help keep patients healthier at home and on the road to recovery.

Join us as we explore OSF Enhanced Home Care, a program designed to reduce hospital readmissions by supporting complex patients after hospital discharge. This unique coll...

Developing innovative approaches to address a variety of issues facing health care requires input and cooperation from multiple sources. The Innovation Academic Incubator (IAI) at OSF Innovation helps encourage that process.

Join us as we explore the IAI, a unique program at OSF Innovation that fosters collaboration between clinicians and academic institutions to develop groundbreaking health care solutions. With over 2...

Faith and innovation may seem like an unusual combination, but at OSF Innovation they come together in extraordinary ways.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with two Mission Partners who also happen to be members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. These Sisters combine their deep faith with cutting-edge roles at OSF Innovation. From performance improvement to innovation engineering, learn how th...

Over 3 million Americans rely on pacemakers, with 200,000 implanted each year. These small, battery-powered devices use electrical impulses to keep hearts beating at a steady rhythm. However, pacemaker technology is advancing rapidly and there are new, innovative options available.

Join us as we discuss how dual chamber leadless pacemakers are transforming heart care by offering a wireless, less invasive alternative to ...

You head to your provider’s office for a visit. Wouldn’t it be great if you could feel confident they had all of the pertinent information they needed for your visit?

Join us as we discuss Clinipane, an innovative solution that brings essential patient information to the forefront during appointments. With the support of a Jump ARCHES grant, this new tool leverages AI to sift through vast amounts of data in electronic m...

Fish skin, pig intestine, pig bladder, cow tendon and more – oh my! It’s not something out of Oz. These are things being used to save people from having limbs amputated.

Join us as we discuss the work of an OSF HealthCare vascular surgeon to save patients from amputation through advanced regenerative reconstruction. He does it through procedures currently reserved for the most serious of cases like severe bacterial infe...

No one wants to face the journey of cancer, especially with the added fear of breast cancer for women. But for those at high risk, there's something that can help detect breast cancer earlier.

Join us as we discuss the risk assessment program for breast health at OSF HealthCare. CancerIQ is a tool OSF uses to help identify patients at a high risk of getting cancer based on their personal and family histories. As part of...

Many people have ideas they believe can make an impact but don’t know where to start. Peoria, Illinois, has a new space to support making those ideas a reality.

Join us as we discuss Distillery Labs, a startup hub dedicated to connecting people, ideas and resources to launch and grow new businesses. With a focus on innovation, inclusivity and community, Distillery Labs provides a welcoming and accessible environment where ...

77% of adults over the age of 50 prefer to age in place. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done, depending on where you live and the state of your health.

Join us as we discuss a new program that helps older adults age at home. The state of Illinois and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have awarded OSF HealthCare a contract to be one of the first in the state to offer a Program of All-Inclusive Care for t...

When it comes to cancer, no one wants to waste time.

Join us as we discuss the rapid intake system at the newly opened OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. With the capacity to treat nearly 4,000 cancer patients a year, this process starts patients on their cancer care journey as quickly as possible with prompt diagnosis and treatment. 

Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Sarah Ince, RN, director of Contact Center operations at OSF...

How do you get students excited about a career in health care? There are endless opportunities, but not every child has the chance to explore the possibilities.

That’s where OSF STEAM comes in. The OSF STEAM program provides numerous opportunities for students to explore careers in science and health care. Join us as we discuss the OSF STEAM medical immersion program, a unique opportunity to engage high school students in ...

The goal and focus of every health care provider is to do what is best for patients, but implementing that best practice can sometimes be a challenge.

Join us as we discuss the participation of OSF HealthCare in a national initiative with the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to accelerate and improve the implementation of research results in clinical care to improve patient outcomes. As part of this ini...

OSF OnCall has been a leader in developing innovative digital care delivery models and recently had the opportunity to showcase its groundbreaking work on a national level.

In early May, OSF OnCall and OSF Innovation represented OSF HealthCare at the American Telemedicine Association’s (ATA) national conference. OSF was invited to exhibit our innovative digital care delivery models, being one of only two health care system...

If something as simple as a blood test could help lead you to find out you have cancer earlier – increasing your chances of survival, would you take it?

Join us for a discussion on improving early lung cancer detection rates through a collaborative effort between OSF HealthCare, the OSF Cancer Institute and DELFI Diagnostics. It’s an important effort, considering only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are discovered in the e...

How many times have you thought to yourself, “I could fix that problem,” if only you were given the opportunity? Thanks to OSF Innovation, some nurses got a chance to do just that.

Join host Shelli Dankoff along with Lori Wiegand, chief nursing officer for OSF HealthCare and Kip McCoy, vice president of the Innovation Studio for OSF HealthCare for a discussion about the Nursing Trailblazer Challenge. We’ll cover lessons le...

The Sisters have always valued innovation. OSF HealthCare has a long-standing history of innovating in pediatric care, which continues today.

Two of those innovators are Bill Albers, MD, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist and Tim Miller, MD, OSF HealthCare’s first neonatologist, who developed the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Both have written books capturing that history. We explore the early days (along with auth...

The C word – Cancer. It’s something no one wants to hear. Navigating the journey can be exhausting for everyone involved, including those within the health system helping patients navigate their care. What if there was something that could help reduce the potential for burnout?

Host Shelli Dankoff is joined by Dr. Jon Handler, clinical informaticist and senior innovation fellow for OSF HealthCare to discuss how OSF is lead...