OSF Innovation

Advancing health equity starts with ensuring clinicians have access to the right information at the right time, no matter where care is delivered. Our collaboration with the University of Illinois Chicago for the Community Health Advocacy Program has research focused on improving information access for those who need care, especially in rural and underserved communities. One of these innovative research projects is developing a 1-Search system to give health care professionals fast, reliable access to critical care‑related information at the point of need to close information gaps across interprofessional teams and support timely, well‑informed decision‑making. The ultimate goal is to enable clinicians to answer clinical questions within minutes, improving care quality and advancing health equity. Check out more of our current research projects with the University of Illinois Chicago: https://bit.ly/4usdYww

How do surgeons prepare for the most complex congenital heart procedures? Through a Jump ARCHES grant, OSF HealthCare is partnering with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria to advance surgical planning using virtual reality. This work combines VR and machine learning to create detailed, patient-specific 3D models – helping surgeons better analyze anatomy, refine decisions and improve outcomes. By studying how expert and novice surgeons approach these cases, the team aims to strengthen decision-making, enhance preparation and elevate care for patients with congenital heart conditions. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OF7zi4

#ICYMI: On the latest episode of #OSFHealthCareAccelerated, we explore how OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute is at the forefront of the latest advancements in heart valve procedures. We discuss common types of heart valve disease and how minimally invasive procedures can offer effective treatment with shorter hospital stays and recovery times. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3RxRsUv

What does the future of AI in health care really look like? At this month’s OSF Innovation Showcase, keynote speaker Harvey Castro, MD, shared how emerging technology – grounded in compassion and faith – can transform care for children facing rare diseases. We’re proud to be part of the conversation. https://bit.ly/4dqNwME #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth

Honored to be recognized alongside other leading health systems advancing innovation in health care. Congratulations to those helping drive meaningful change and improve the experience for patients and providers every day.

What happens when future engineers take on real health care challenges? At Illinois State University, first-year students are already doing just that. During the inaugural Engineering Design Project Symposium, student teams tackled real-world problems – including a challenge from OSF HealthCare to improve the MotoVida emergency-response ATV for use in remote and high-risk environments. From lighting to storage to patient transport, these ideas have the potential to strengthen care where it’s needed most. It’s a powerful example of what can happen when education and health care come together to solve real problems. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dtc8p2

🎉Congratulations to Colleen Klein, PhD, APRN – Research Innovator of the Year! Colleen’s research focuses on how digital health tools can better serve Medicaid patients. Her work shows how technology can improve access to care, increase patient engagement and support health equity, even in complex care settings. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4wl6f4Z.

One of our roles at OSF Innovation is exploring and piloting emerging technologies and companies that have the potential to improve care for the patients we serve. Apreo Health is one such clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with severe emphysema.  The Apreo Airway Scaffold is a novel implant designed to gently release air trapped in hyper-inflated lungs caused by emphysema. The technology is currently being evaluated by OSF HealthCare through clinical trials.

Heart valve disease affects an estimated 11 million Americans, with risk increasing significantly as we age. Join us as we explore how OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute is at the forefront of the latest advancements in heart valve procedures. We’ll highlight the growth of the structural heart program at OSF, including milestones in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the expansion of MitraClip procedures for mitral valve regurgitation, and the recent introduction of TriClip for tricuspid valve repair – making OSF one of only two locations in Illinois offering this option. We chat with OSF cardiologists Ashvarya Mangla, MD, and Sudhir Mungee, MD, about common types of heart valve disease and how minimally invasive procedures can offer effective treatment with shorter hospital stays and recovery times. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4dwWeZD #OSFHealthCareAccelerated #Podcast

Coming up on May 19, #OSFHealthCareAccelerated explores how OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute is at the forefront of the latest advancements in heart valve procedures. We discuss common types of heart valve disease and how minimally invasive procedures can offer effective treatment with shorter hospital stays and recovery times.🎧 Plan to join us live or subscribe on the #podcast platform of your choice!