OSF HealthCare Accelerated

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Welcome to the OSF HealthCare Accelerated Podcast! OSF HealthCare Accelerated gives listeners a look inside our journey to transform health care and the solutions we're piloting to solve today's health obstacles. Connect with us online at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

  1. Treating Rare Cancers

    APR 28

    Treating Rare Cancers

    Join us as we explore how innovation, collaboration and deep clinical focus at OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute are reshaping care for some of the most complex cancer cases. We discuss treatment of gynecologic carcinosarcomas and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) cancers, rare and aggressive diseases that require highly coordinated care. OSF Cancer Institute is advancing treatment through specialized surgical techniques, multidisciplinary teams and research initiatives, including clinical trials. From evolving treatment approaches to what’s coming next, the episode highlights how OSF is working to improve outcomes for patients facing daunting diagnoses. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Michelle Rowland, MD, a gynecologic oncologist specializing in rare uterine cancers, and Chandler Wilfong, MD, a surgeon focused on liver, pancreas and bile duct cancers. Together, they share their expertise, reflect on what drew them to these challenging specialties and discuss the impact of having comprehensive cancer resources available for patients and providers. Speaker highlights: Michelle Rowland, MD Gynecologic Oncologist OSF HealthCare Chandler Wilfong, MD Surgeon OSF HealthCare Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    19 min
  2. Transforming Care with Smart Room Technology

    APR 7

    Transforming Care with Smart Room Technology

    No one likes to think about being admitted to the hospital, but OSF HealthCare is working to make that experience safer, more connected and more comfortable with new smart room technology. Join us as we discuss how OSF is bringing that vision to life through the development and rollout of next generation hospital rooms. We explore what technologies will be included and how they will work together to support patients and care teams. From expanded virtual support to upgraded entertainment and educational tools, we’ll learn how these innovations enhance the patient experience and free up providers’ time for bedside care. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Jennifer Croland, vice president and chief nursing officer at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, and Brandi Clark, vice president of Digital Care at OSF OnCall as we explore the design of these patient room upgrades. Speaker highlights: Jennifer Croland Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center Brandi Clark Vice President, Digital Care OSF OnCall Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    24 min
  3. Reinventing the Patient Room: How Simulation Sparks Innovation

    MAR 17

    Reinventing the Patient Room: How Simulation Sparks Innovation

    Health care innovation works best when new solutions are proven to support patients and care teams. OSF Innovation is testing the future of inpatient care by creating an innovation smart room. This fully simulated hospital room is designed to safely test, refine and validate new technologies, workflows and care models before they ever reach a patient’s bedside. Join us as we discuss how this simulated patient room serves as a proving ground for practical, reliable and patient-centered solutions. This dedicated space allowed OSF to move away from piloting technology in active hospital rooms, which has accelerated meaningful improvements and paved the way for smart, connected inpatient care. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Becky Buchen, senior vice president of innovation and transformation at OSF HealthCare, and Kelly George, vice president of Performance Improvement at OSF HealthCare, about how this room represents a foundational step toward safer, smarter and more intentional care delivery through simulation. Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    22 min
  4. American Heart Month

    FEB 24

    American Heart Month

    In honor of American Heart Month, this special episode of OSF HealthCare Accelerated looks back at three powerful stories that highlight just how far cardiovascular care has come, and where it’s headed next.   We revisit a conversation about the role of AI in personalized medicine, exploring how new technology is helping clinicians identify people at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia long before symptoms appear. We also return to the remarkable case of a toddler whose life was saved thanks to the groundbreaking use of the extravascular implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator — a global first that is reshaping what’s possible for young patients. Finally, we highlight the leading-edge work behind 4D beating heart models, a major advancement that gives surgeons unprecedented insight as they prepare for complex procedures.   Through these stories, hosted by Shelli Dankoff, you’ll get an inside look at how innovation, collaboration and compassion continue to drive the future of heart care across OSF HealthCare. Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    23 min
  5. Driving Change in Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

    FEB 3

    Driving Change in Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

    Millions of women in the U.S. live in areas where access to prenatal and postpartum care is limited or unavailable. These gaps in care can increase the risk of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality, especially in rural and underserved communities. Join us as we discuss how OSF OnCall offers new approaches to closing those gaps, including a mobile clinic designed to bring care directly to expectant and new mothers who may have trouble accessing traditional providers. We explore how the mobile clinic offers scheduled prenatal and postpartum services, connects patients to care teams and helps reduce barriers to access. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Kate Johnson, MSN, RN, manager of women’s services for Digital Care at OSF OnCall about how this innovative program is making it easier for mom and baby to get the care needed during and after pregnancy. Speaker highlights: Kate Johnson, MSN, RN Manager of Women’s Services, Digital Care OSF OnCall Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    10 min
  6. Enhancing Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Through Connected Care

    JAN 13

    Enhancing Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Through Connected Care

    Access to consistent, high-quality health care plays a vital role during pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery. Join us as we discuss how OSF OnCall supports moms throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Their digital program provides added support between traditional office visits, offering patients extra resources and education. We also highlight a new virtual labor and delivery monitoring program at OSF HealthCare that pairs bedside care with real-time virtual oversight to quickly identify and respond to changes. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Tarynn Appell, BSN, RN, supervisor, Clinical Digital Care at OSF OnCall, about how this innovative approach is making the pregnancy and postpartum experience safer for mom and baby. Speaker highlights: Tarynn Appell, BSN, RN Supervisor, Clinical Digital Care OSF OnCall Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    9 min
  7. A Change for OSF Children's Hospital

    12/23/2025

    A Change for OSF Children's Hospital

    OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third-largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Join us as we discuss exciting changes underway to support the families of OSF Children’s Hospital. Thanks to a generous donation from John and Annette Heller, The Heller Center for Kids is expanding to offer critical, non-medical support services to all specialty areas of OSF Children’s Hospital. Their programs provide coordinated services to support children and families during and after treatment. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Meg Zakrzewski, MBA, MSN, president of OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and John Heller, the philanthropist who made the Heller Center for Kids possible. They discuss the exciting changes in store that aim to make the OSF Children’s Hospital a destination for innovative pediatric care. Speaker highlights: Meg Zakrzewski, MBA, MSN President OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois   John Heller Philanthropist Founder, Heller Center for Kids Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    20 min
  8. Better Diagnosis for Aortic Aneurysms

    12/02/2025

    Better Diagnosis for Aortic Aneurysms

    Aortic aneurysms are often called “the silent killer” because they develop without symptoms and can be deadly if undetected. A team from OSF Innovation is working on a new project that could change how these dangerous conditions are found and monitored. Join us as we discuss the Jump ARCHES grant-funded work to use 3D modeling and automation to analyze medical images of the aorta. The goal is to make diagnosing and tracking aortic aneurysms faster, more accurate and less dependent on manual measurements. In research conducted, this tool showed that automated 3D measurements closely match those done by clinicians, paving the way for a shift from traditional 2D imaging to more advanced 3D analysis. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Matthew Bramlet, MD, a pediatric cardiologist and director of the Advanced Imaging and Modeling Lab about how this technology could help clinicians detect risks earlier and ultimately save more lives. Speaker highlights: Matthew Bramlet, MD Pediatric Cardiologist Director, Advanced Imaging and Modeling Lab OSF HealthCare Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

    21 min
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Welcome to the OSF HealthCare Accelerated Podcast! OSF HealthCare Accelerated gives listeners a look inside our journey to transform health care and the solutions we're piloting to solve today's health obstacles. Connect with us online at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

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