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The Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: Its Thanksgiving Season....What to watch out for!Phil talks to Shelli about some of the safety issues people face around this holiday season....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-1909 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedInnovating Cardiac Care for Our Tiniest PatientsAround 40,000 babies each year in the United States are born with a significant congenital heart condition. About one in four of these babies has a critical congenital heart defect that requires immediate surgical or medical intervention within the first year of life. OSF Innovation is helping surgeons at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois find new ways to bring hope for the smallest patients.Join us as we discuss the work of OSF pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Harma Turbendian, MD, who is dedicated to improving care for children with complex heart defects by advancing no...
2025-11-1117 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: Seasonal Affective on Disorders!Phil talks to Shelli about the struggles with seasonal time changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0512 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: Pregnancy MythsPhil subs in for Shelli and talks about all the different kinds of Pregnancy mythsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-2110 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedNursing Innovation FellowshipNurses are the heart of health care, but the profession continues to face challenges with burnout and emotional exhaustion. At OSF HealthCare, leaders are finding new ways to support and empower nurses.Join us as we discuss the Nursing Innovation Fellowship. This three-year program equips experienced nurses to think creatively, collaborate across disciplines and lead change while staying close to the patients they serve. Fellows learn to assess their practice, identify opportunities for improvement and apply innovation in real time. Along the way, they grow from fellows to mentors to innovators, helping shape a...
2025-10-2123 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: Kava SupplementsPhil talks to Shelli about Kava supplements....Sweet advice on how not to rot your body and your mind!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-1410 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: September is Suicide Prevention monthPhil talks to Shelli on Suicide prevention and some of the more common warning signs.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-3011 min
OSF HealthCare Accelerated4D Hearts: The Latest Advancement in Surgical PlanningFor more than a decade, the Advanced Imaging and Modeling (AIM) Lab at OSF Innovation has been creating 3D printed heart models to help surgeons plan complex procedures. Now, the team has taken a major leap forward, developing the nation’s only automated process for creating 4D beating heart models from CT scans. Join us as we discuss how 4D hearts are changing surgical planning, improving patient outcomes and drawing attention from hospitals across the country. Using machine learning to segment and stitch together time-sequenced 3D images, the AIM Lab has transformed static visuals into dyn...
2025-09-3022 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: The best way to not rot your mind & bodyPhil talks to Shelli about the best ways to take care of your body and signs that something is not right....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2410 minThe Phil Luciano ShowFeelin' Alright with Shelli Dankoff: OCD CompulsionsPHIL TALKS TO SHELLI ABOUT OCD AND THE RISK FACTORS AND WORRIES ABOUT CERTAIN TRIGGERS. ALSO SHELLI TELLS US ABOUT POSSIBLE TREATMENTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-1016 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedSafe to Play: PortGuard for Pediatric Cancer CareSometimes being innovative means reimagining everyday challenges, like finding a way for kids with central venous ports to safely stay active. That’s exactly what an exercise physiologist at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois and engineer at OSF Innovation Studio did when they created PortGuard, a breakthrough protective device designed to safeguard ports during play, sports and movement.Join us as we share the development of PortGuard, a device designed to protect medication ports so kids can stay active. For one young girl, who once had to pause her favorite activities after rece...
2025-09-0918 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedEV-ICD: Groundbreaking Work to Save a Child’s LifeBeing innovative sometimes means being willing to do something different, like using a device in a way it hasn’t been used before. That’s exactly what a team at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria did to save a young child’s life.Join us as we share the story of a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind surgery: the successful implantation of an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (EV-ICD) in a toddler, the youngest and smallest patient in the world to receive this device. After suffering cardiac arrest at home, the child was diagnosed with Brugada s...
2025-08-1921 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedA Change in Leadership: Building from WithinSuccession planning for any organization can present opportunities and, sometimes, challenges. OSF HealthCare has recently undergone leadership changes with an eye to the future.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with OSF executives Michelle Conger, president, Kirsten Largent, chief financial officer, and Emily Shields, chief strategy officer, about how they are helping guide OSF into the future, grounded in Mission and driven by innovation.Join us as we discuss their new roles at OSF, highlighting the organization's commitment to developing leaders from within. The conversation touches on each leader’s career journey, the challenges th...
2025-07-2926 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedWhen It Is Brain Surgery: A Minimally Invasive FutureRelax, it’s not brain surgery.” We’ve all heard the phrase used to downplay difficulty. It’s become shorthand for tasks that don’t require extraordinary precision or have life-altering consequences, but when it actually is brain surgery, every millimeter matters. OSF HealthCare is pioneering an innovative new way to remove brain tumors with NeuroBlate.Join us as we explore how this new, minimally invasive tool can provide ease and comfort to those experiencing brain lesions or unwanted tissue associated with tumors. Unlike traditional surgery, NeuroBlate uses an MRI-guided probe to create a small openi...
2025-07-0817 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedMore Than an Innovative Stitch in TimeThe 17th-century proverb goes, “A stitch in time saves nine.” It’s a metaphor that suggests that addressing an issue right away can prevent it from escalating into a bigger, more costly, or more difficult problem later. It’s a reminder to be proactive and to take care of problems before they become overwhelming. That proverb is the perfect lens through which to view the pilot of DAX Copilot at OSF HealthCare.Join us as we explore how this generative AI technology is becoming an essential “stitch in time” for clinicians, easing the burden of documenta...
2025-06-1725 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedInnovation and Advancements in Children’s HeartsThe medical community is connected across the country and beyond in many ways. It’s how medical innovations and advances are shared, celebrated and learned from. That’s true here in Central Illinois, a hub for groundbreaking pediatric heart care, thanks to innovative technologies and collaboration with world-class experts.Join us as we discuss pediatric heart care with two renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons. One got his start in Central Illinois; the other is sharing his talents right here at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. This episode is a compelling look at how expert...
2025-05-2724 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedThe Virtual Nurse Will See You NowMost people now know how telehealth and virtual care have transformed health care but are you familiar with virtual nursing?Join us as we discuss what virtual nursing is (and what it isn’t) and the real benefits it’s delivering for patients, bedside nurses and the broader health care system. Using virtual nurses for admission and discharge is saving patients time, freeing up bedside nurses to focus on direct care, improving documentation and creating better patient experiences, all while helping OSF HealthCare build a more sustainable future for hospital care.
2025-05-0627 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedA Culture of InnovationTo be innovative, by definition, is to find a new way to do things. In the health care industry, OSF HealthCare stands out as a leader, continually advancing innovative solutions that benefit both patients and providers. Join us as we celebrate and discuss OSF being named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America for a second time. We’ll explore what it means to be truly innovative, highlighting the culture of innovation at OSF and the rigorous evaluation process that placed OSF among the 300 companies chosen for this recognition. Host S...
2025-04-1523 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedThe Power of Personalized MedicineYour 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 familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Often undiagnosed, FH is a genetic condition that causes dangerously high levels of LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, even in younger adults. For...
2025-03-2523 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedA Smarter ColonoscopyColorectal 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 to patients.Join us as we explore how GI Genius provides an added layer of support for physicians, improving accuracy in polyp detection. With colorectal cancer rates rising in younger adults, this innovative technology is...
2025-03-0410 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedEnhancing the Home Care ExperienceAfter 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 collaboration between OSF OnCall Advanced Care and OSF Home Care Services provides 24/7 coordinated care, remote monitoring, medication assistance and more.
2025-02-1127 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedInside the Innovation Academic IncubatorDeveloping 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 200 research projects funded, 140 publications and 12 patents, the IAI is transforming ideas into impactful solutions.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Mike Cruz, MD, chief operating officer for OSF HealthCare and...
2025-01-2125 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedFaith and InnovationFaith 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 their unique perspectives and faith shape their groundbreaking work.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Sister M. Maris Stella, F.S.G.M., performance...
2024-12-3124 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedWe Got the BeatOver 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 traditional pacemakers. This innovative device uses two small wireless implants placed directly in the heart. The device lasts longer and has fewer complications for those who are eligible to receive it.
2024-12-1032 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedElevating Care by Putting Relevant Data at the ForefrontYou 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 medical records, presenting clinicians with real-time, relevant insights tailored to each patient’s needs.Host Shelli Dankof...
2024-11-1920 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedReconstructing and Giving HopeFish 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 infection, traumatic crushed limbs and lower limb ulcers that have become infected and spread throughout the body. OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria is t...
2024-10-2943 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedWorking to Improve Early Breast Cancer Detection for High-Risk PatientsNo 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 that assessment, some high-risk patients are identified as eligible for getting breast MRIs in addition to their annual...
2024-10-0818 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedDistillery LabsMany 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 entrepreneurs can thrive and contribute to economic growth.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Doug Cruitt, executive director of Distillery Labs, and...
2024-09-1724 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedIt's All About the PACE77% 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 the Elderly (PACE).Host Shelli Dankoff chats with OSF HealthCare le...
2024-08-2726 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedFast-Tracking Hope: Rapid Intake at OSF Cancer InstituteWhen 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 OnCall, and Amanda Luczkowiak, RN, a manager of Contact Center operations at OSF OnCall, about this innovative approach to patient car...
2024-08-0617 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedIgniting Passion for Care Early through STEAMHow 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 career exploration. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with the team at OSF Innovation responsible for the program. Noël Adams, vice presi...
2024-07-1614 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedIt's All About the PatientThe 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 initiative, OSF will use its expertise to develop and implement strategies to reduce the delay in adopting proven practices. Host Shelli Dankoff chats wi...
2024-06-2517 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedLeading the Way for TelemedicineOSF 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 systems invited to participate. Host Shelli Dankoff speaks with Jennifer Junis, senior vice president of OSF OnCall and Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Asso...
2024-06-0419 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedTake a Deep BreathIf 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 early stages. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Susan Tousi, chief executive officer of DELFI Diagnostics and Mark Meeker, DO, internal medicine physic...
2024-05-1415 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedBlazing a Trail of InnovationHow 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 learned and how they're continuing to solicit innovative ideas to transform health care. Connect with us online today!
2024-04-2324 min
OSF HealthCare Accelerated70 Years of Innovation in Pediatric CareThe 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 author Monica Vest Wheeler who spoke directly with nurses) to see how they shaped the best care for our smallest patients today and in the future.Connect with us at osf...
2024-04-0233 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedFinding a Better Balance for Cancer CareThe 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 leading the way in the creation of an artificial intelligence algorithm to better balance workloads for nurse navigators.Connect with us at osfinnovation.org/healt...
2024-03-1231 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedThe AIM of Advanced Imaging and ModelingIf you or a loved one was facing a critical medical procedure, you would want your physician to have the best information available for their decision-making, wouldn’t you? That’s where the Advanced Imaging and Modeling (AIM) Lab through OSF Innovation comes in. On this episode of the OSF HealthCare Accelerated podcast, we take a closer look at the AIM Lab and how it helps surgeons and other physicians make the best decisions for their patients thanks to its segmentation service. Joining host Shelli Dankoff for this discussion are Matthew Bramle...
2024-02-2036 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedAI and Health CareThis episode of OSF HealthCare Accelerated is real people discussing artificial intelligence, or AI. It’s increasingly prevalent in business and society, and we are hearing more and more about it when it comes to health care. Host Shelli Dankoff is joined by Dr. Tyler Fitch, director of Medical Informatics and Integration for OSF HealthCare and Dr. Mark Meeker, vice president for Community Medicine for OSF. Among the topics they tackle: How improvements in AI may help reduce provider burnout and increase patient access.
2024-01-3030 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedNo Fear of FailureBy definition… the word FAILURE means a lack of success. But is that REALLY always the case? On this episode of Health Accelerated it’s anything BUT a fear of failure! Kelly George, Vice President of Performance Improvement at OSF HealthCare and Devon Kelly, Manager of Performance Improvement at OSF, join host Shelli Dankoff talk about failure in health care and why that actually is a GOOD thing.
2024-01-0926 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedMedia Relations Year-in-ReviewIt’s that time of the year when it’s traditional to look back on the journey. The OSF HealthCare Media Relations has covered a wide range of topics throughout the year. On this episode of Health Accelerated, host Shelli Dankoff is joined by media relations coordinators Colleen Reynolds, Matt Sheehan, Tim Ditman, and Paul Arco for a year in review conversation about how 2023 saw a lot of growth for OSF HealthCare in innovative and exciting ways we are helping to change the delivery of health care to meet the needs of those we serve.
2023-12-1233 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedVirtual Urgent CareIt’s late in the day… you’re not feeling so hot, but the last thing you want to do is haul yourself to a clinic or Urgent Care to see a provider. Thanks to technology, you may not have to. On this episode of Health Accelerated, we explore a different kind of house call from a medical provider. Susan Wolf, Clinical Director of Digital Care for OSF OnCall and Katie Hendricks, Lead Provider of Digital Care for OSF OnCall, join host Shelli Dankoff to discuss virtual urgent care.
2023-11-2125 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedDigital Hospital at Home one-year check-upLaunched in 2022, the OSF OnCall Digital Hospital, an innovative alternative to traditional hospital care for people with certain health conditions, allows you to receive hospital-level care from the comfort of your own home. This new model has been caring for patients for a year. Dr. Matthew Gorman, chief medical officer for OSF OnCall, and Melissa Meier, the manager of digital care for the digital hospital command center join host Shelli Dankoff for a one-year check-up chat on this episode of Health Accelerated, brought to you by OSF HealthCare.
2023-10-3122 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedSimulation in HealthcareHealthcare simulations serve several purposes – education, assessment, research, and helping a health system do what’s best for patient safety. We are joined on this episode of Health Accelerated by Dr. Lisa Barker, Medical Director of Simulation and Ann Willemsen-Dunlap, Director of Educational Development at Jump Simulation & Education Center in Peoria, Ill. to look at the work they are doing to affect change in the healthcare landscape both for patients and clinicians.
2023-10-1023 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedA Good FoundationWhen we think of being innovative in how we affect health care and what that means for patients, we often think about the means and the machines. But sometimes all of THAT requires an innovative philanthropic approach to make it happen. Tom Hammerton, President of the OSF HealthCare Foundation, and John Heller who, along with his wife Annette, established the Heller Center for Kids with Cancer at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois, join host Shelli Dankoff on this episode of Health Accelerated to talk discuss how innovative health care and philanthropy are connected.
2023-09-1924 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedWorking to address the Mental Health crisisYou’ve seen the headlines: Millions of Americans are facing a mental health crisis - both adults and children. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults experience mental illness each year. That number is one in six for children 6-17. On this episode of Health Accelerated, host Shelli Dankoff is joined by Dr. Samuel Sears, a psychiatrist and director of Behavioral Health Physician Services for OSF HealthCare, and Emily Shields, the Vice President Business Development for OSF to discuss this important topic and just one of the ways OSF HealthCare is looking to...
2023-08-2931 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedBreakthrough Treatment CenterA cancer or other life-threatening diagnosis is hard to take under any circumstance. Now imagine you are running out of treatment options, or have yet to find one that works. That’s where the OSF Breakthrough Treatment Center (BTC) comes in. On this episode of Health Accelerated, Shelli Dankoff is joined by Cosmo Smith, Origin managing partner and Ryan Luginbuhl, Director of the Oncology Service Line for OSF HealthCare to discuss what the innovative Breakthrough Treatment Center will mean for patients and the physicians who care for them.View this episode here.
2023-08-0825 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedVenturing to Change HealthcareThere are a variety of Venture capital groups around the world. In 2016 OSF Ventures was launched with a goal of becoming a leader in the world of health care system-sponsored venture investment programs. On this episode of Health Accelerated host Shelli Dankoff takes a deeper dive into OSF Ventures, the corporate investment arm of OSF HealthCare, which invests in opportunities with the potential to improve patient care and reduce the cost of health care. She is joined by Mayank Taneja, Vice President of Venture Investments and Liridon Rrushaj, Director of Venture Investments.
2023-07-1826 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedOSF OnCall ConnectLet's be honest. Does anyone really like going to the doctor? What if you have a chronic health condition and need to see your doctor more often than the average person? Now imagine getting the care you need from the comfort of your own home."Now we're really bringing those technologies, using AI, using digital platforms, not just to replicate traditional care, but to care for patients more longitudinally and to gather data and information from patients using those digital technologies, on a more frequent basis."That's Brandy Clark, Vice President of Digital Care...
2023-06-2721 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedA Heart to Heart ChatNo one likes to think about the possibility that their heart might not work properly or would need some help. Imagine being told you need a heart transplant just to survive. Millions of American adults have heart failure leading to more than 8% of all heart disease deaths each year."It occurs when the heart doesn't function properly. So what that might mean is that the heart muscle is weak so it can't pump, or the heart can become very stiff and it causes pressures to elevate in the heart."That's Dr. Barry Clemson, Heart Failure...
2023-06-0631 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedPart 2: Jump Simulation & OSF InnovationThis is part two of our look at the 10-year anniversary of the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center in Peoria, Illinois – part of OSF HealthCare. In 2013, the Jump Simulation and Education Center – or Jump - was introduced as a space to dramatically improve outcomes and lower costs in health care. Since then, the building has become the hub of OSF Innovation, where cross-functional teams converge and leverage their expertise to advance the future of health care. In our last episode we discussed the amazing journey of Jump and OSF Innovation and th...
2023-05-1633 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedPart 1: Jump Simulation & Education CenterIn 2013, the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria was introduced as a space to dramatically improve outcomes and lower costs in health care. Since then, the building has become the hub of OSF Innovation, where cross-functional teams converge and leverage their expertise to advance the future of health care. As we celebrate 10 years, host Shelli Dankoff has the first of a two-part look at the world-class simulation center which is part of OSF HealthCare, named one of the most innovative companies by Fortune Magazine.In Part 1...
2023-04-2535 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedBonus: Leadership AcceleratedWhat makes a good leader? Is it someone who challenges the status quo or motivates others to do better? And how do you build leadership skills? "95% of the feedback you give is really positive. It's helping your team kind of see the future and see the vision and help them along that path. Less than 5% is actually what I would call that constructive feedback that really kind of is, let's have a difficult conversation. Most of it is really helping people along their journey." That's Lynn Fulton, president of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Illinois...
2023-04-0427 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedThe Manikin is SweatingIf you’ve shopped in a department store of any kind you have probably seen a mannequin – that’s m-a-n-n-e-q-u-i-n. But our conversation on this episode of Health Accelerated is going to be about m-a-n-i-k-i-n-s… manikins used for training purposes that can sweat, bleed and react in a variety of ways to simulate real-life clinical scenarios. Joining host Shelli Dankoff is Christopher Larkner, the Education and Operations Manager at Jump Simulation, part of OSF HealthCare.
2023-03-1422 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedI Can See More ClearlyEnvision using AI in primary care to detect diabetic retinopathy, ultimately saving a patient’s sight, and, perhaps, their health. Learn how OSF HealthCare is expanding a recent pilot and implementing a new, innovative, service across its Ministry. Dr. Mark Meeker, Vice President of service line physician services for OSF HealthCare joins host Shelli Dankoff for this important, eye-opening conversation.
2023-02-2126 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedKeeping an eye on MomAccording to the CDC, 80% of maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019 were due to preventable causes. For some, simply getting the medical care they need to have a successful birth can be stressful. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she explores how OSF HealthCare is using remote patient monitoring to save lives. Joining her for the discussion are Kate Johnson, Supervisor of Clinical Digital Care and Kara Roat, Digital Patient Care Manager for OSF OnCall. If you want to learn more about this program – or know someone who might benefit from it – go to intake.osfoncall.org...
2023-01-3125 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedFrom Here to Ukraine – A Global EffortSometimes in the world of innovative approaches to health care that make a significant impact it comes down to the simplest of things…like a conversation between a father and daughter. Join Shelli Dankoff for this episode of Health Accelerated, brought to you by OSF HealthCare, as she discusses an effort spearheaded by Chris Manson, Vice President of Government Relations, to deliver ambulances and more to war-torn Ukraine. It all started with an innocent comment from his young daughter.To learn more about the AHA's Ukrainian effort to support healthcare workers, visit this site.Or...
2023-01-1028 min
OSF HealthCare Accelerated2022: A Year in ReviewJoin the OSF HealthCare media relations team for a look back at some of the top stories of the year that highlight how OSF is an innovative – and compassionate – health care ministry.
2022-12-2046 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedMysterious Sea MonstersIt‘s not lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), but it IS sharks, lampreys and other sea creatures that the OSF Innovation team is using to equip children today with the STEAM skills they’ll need to be successful in the workplaces of tomorrow. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she discusses these fascinating and educational programs with Noël Adams and Shannon Egli. Adams is the Vice President of Academic Collaborations and Operations for OSF HealthCare, specifically at the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center. As Coordinator of the Anatomical Skills Lab at Jump Simulation, Egli overs...
2022-12-0622 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedHome for the HolidaysFor the most part, nobody likes the thought of having to spend time in the hospital. Through some innovative new approaches, Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare is looking at ways to keep people out of the hospital – while still providing services that are typically hospital-based. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she sits down with Dr. Matthew Gorman, chief medical officer for OSF OnCall, to talk about the new hospital-at-home program offered by OSF HealthCare.
2022-11-2219 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedStressed Out KidsBeing present, positive and patient can go a long way in helping your child deal with stress. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she and OSF HealthCare Clinical Child Psychologist Kyle Boerke talk about the signs and symptoms of childhood stress, new studies in the field and strategies parents can use. You might even learn something for yourself!
2022-11-0832 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedThe Gut & Brain ConnectionThe “brain” in the gut is revolutionizing our understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way we think. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she and OSF HealthCare gastroenterologist Dr. Omar Khokhar explore how the GI track essentially has a mind of its own.
2022-10-2524 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedTwo Minutes to a Concussion DiagnosisHave you ever bumped your head and “seen stars?” There was a time when athletes would play through a suspected concussion, but that’s no longer the case, with increased attention to the long term effects of head injuries. Join host Shelli Dankoff as she and OSF HealthCare pediatrician Dr. Adam Cross discuss FlightPath, the new app they’re developing at the Children’s Innovation Lab that could change the way a suspected head injury is confirmed at a sporting event or even on the playground.
2022-10-1126 min
OSF HealthCare AcceleratedEscape RoomAn escape room can be fun with friends. It’s also how to be on the cutting edge of innovation when it comes to health care training. Joining host Shelli Dankoff to talk about the benefits of escape room training is OSF HealthCare clinical educator Ashley Bruens.
2022-09-2718 minOSF HealthCare AcceleratedIntroducing: Health AcceleratedWelcome to Health Accelerated by OSF HealthCare where we share innovative approaches for transforming health care. Connect with OSF HealthCare on social media and check your favorite podcast player for new episodes of Health Accelerated.
2022-09-2202 min
Tarter Source028- Shelli DankoffWelcome to Tarter Source! - Today Shelli Dankoff, supervisor of media
elations for OSF HealthCare, is Steve Tarter’s guest this week on “Tarter
Source”.
2020-01-1400 min
Scott Wheeler's Airplay027- Amy Paul and Shelli DankoffAmy Paul and Shelli Dankoff are both former local TV anchors who have made
the transition to Marketing and Public Relations at OSF Saint Francis
Medical Center.
2019-10-0400 min