OSF Innovation

It's STEAM week and our dedicated team has been making the rounds at the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois bringing STEAM to our smallest patients. Our STEAM activities are more than just fun. They are designed to equip kids with the essential skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math to be successful in the future.

It’s Halloween, but these spooky skeletons and gooey organs aren’t just for today! 👀🎃 Something BIG is coming... Stay tuned for more details, and prepare for a bone-chilling adventure into the science of anatomy with OSF STEAM! 🧠💀👻

Our Department of Pediatrics is joining with Children's Hospital of Illinois to host a full-day event to explore future trends in pediatric medicine. Sign-up today to engage in the expert-led sessions, interactive activities and networking opportunities on Thursday, October 24, 8 am - 5 pm, at Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center, Peoria. https://loom.ly/dd5RJD4

What an incredible day at the 2024 Health Care Engineering Systems Symposium focused on Transformation through Teamwork. We heard some amazing clinical stories and reviewed some amazing research posters.

Today is the day of the 11th Annual Health Care Engineering System Symposium and we are so excited to welcome our friends from the College of Engineering for a day of inspiring content and meaningful networking opportunities.

The Connected Communities Initiative is a strategic agreement between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University that combines the respective talents of the health care system and university to address health care challenges in our communities. As part of this arrangement, multidisciplinary teams made up of clinicians as well as ISU faculty and researchers will develop solutions in the following areas: Clinical and patient education Health care engineering Data science Cybersecurity The Connected Communities Initiative is part of the Innovation Academic Incubator. Learn more and sign up to become a member. https://lnkd.in/gfHdwiJi

An OSF HealthCare vascular surgeon is using innovative regenerative reconstruction techniques to prevent amputations and save lives. Eric Martin, DO, chief of Vascular Surgery at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, and a few special guests join us to discuss how he has crafted a predictable and consistent method that provides reliable outcomes for limb salvage using things like fish skins and pig intestines. https://lnkd.in/gVMZsiky #OSFHealthCareAccelerated #Podcast

Catch next week's episode of the OSF HealthCare Accelerated #podcast to learn how an OSF HealthCare vascular surgeon is using innovative regenerative reconstruction techniques to prevent amputations and save lives. Joining us is Eric Martin, DO, chief of Vascular Surgery at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center and a few special guests.

We’re celebrating Paul Moots, MD, for his innovative leadership at OSF OnCall! 🎉 From launching the Virtual Hospitalist program to leading the largest hospital-at-home program in Illinois, Dr. Moots has made a significant impact on transforming patient care. His dedication to clinical quality and data-driven decisions has resulted in improved patient outcomes, including lower readmission and mortality rates. Dr. Moots continues to guide the future of digital care, focusing on solutions that meet patients where they are. We’re proud to have leaders like him driving our Mission forward! #DigitalHealth #HealthCareInnovation

Bethany Franciskovich, project assistant at OSF Innovation, has been with OSF HealthCare for nearly 1.5 years. Her role allows her to support various initiatives, from organizing leadership meetings to coordinating team-building activities. She loves the variety of her work and the opportunity to witness the collaboration of different teams, contributing to the broader success of the organization. Bethany finds great satisfaction in knowing that her efforts help bring impactful innovation projects to life and create a seamless experience for both the team and the organization. For Bethany, the OSF Mission of serving with the greatest care and love is at the heart of everything she does. She believes in going the extra mile, whether coordinating a project or assisting her colleagues, by being thoughtful, attentive and kind in every detail. She knows that even small acts of care can have a big impact. This approach helps create a supportive environment where people feel valued and can do their best work. Bethany’s commitment to this philosophy is evident in every project she touches, making her a vital part of the team. Bethany recently got married in September. Her husband, Nathan, also works for OSF as a facilities condition assessor. The couple shares a passion for their roles at OSF and recently celebrated their honeymoon in Italy, exploring the art and history. Bethany is also the head cheerleading coach at Canton High School, a role she treasures as she helps guide young athletes to become their best selves. Whether at work or on the field, Bethany embodies the OSF Mission of serving with the greatest care and love.