OSF Innovation

03/30/2026

Today, we celebrate the physicians who don’t just practice medicine – they help shape its future.

This National Doctors’ Day, we extend our gratitude to the dedicated doctors collaborating with OSF Innovation, including our partners at University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare.

Your clinical insight fuels breakthrough ideas.
Your leadership advances research.
Your compassion ensures innovation always serves the patient first.

Because of you, new technologies are tested, new solutions are discovered and better outcomes become possible for the communities we serve.

Thank you for pushing boundaries, asking bold questions and helping transform health care – today and every day.

03/28/2026

Your kids can whisked into wellness at our April STEAM Saturday sessions!

Students will get a taste of the nutrition and dietetics world in this hands-on STEAM Saturday course designed for curious minds!

🔗 Students in grades 6-8 can sign up here: https://bit.ly/4aKtOds

🔗 Students in grades 9-12 can sign up here: https://bit.ly/4cFPZUB

03/26/2026

Department Highlight: Simulation
Meet Victoria. She helps our care teams train for rare but high-risk childbirth emergencies – so families can feel safer when it matters most. Through hands-on simulation, providers at OSF HealthCare are building confidence and skills to support healthy moms and babies across the communities we serve.

03/25/2026

The latest edition of Innovation Insights is here, focusing on the role of AI across our Ministry. From tools that help summarize emails and documents to technologies that support clinicians, AI is changing how we work in meaningful ways. Stay tuned as we highlight real examples and use cases in the weeks ahead.

03/24/2026

: On the latest episode of , we discuss how OSF Innovation is exploring 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.

03/23/2026

🌟 Mission Partner Monday 🌟
Say hello to Mary Hall, RN, PhD, a nurse simulation program development specialist with OSF Innovation. Though she’s been with OSF for less than a year, she’s already making an impact by helping shape meaningful learning experiences for future caregivers.

Working at OSF Innovation, Mary’s favorite part of her role is being involved in hands-on, experiential learning for new learners. She enjoys helping others grow their confidence and skills in a supportive environment.

For Mary, serving with the greatest care and love means treating every person the way you would want your own family to be treated—professionally, safely, respectfully and with compassion. It’s about being fully present and seeing each person.

Fun fact, Mary has also shared her talents as a wedding singer, bringing joy to special moments in a unique way.

03/21/2026

Follow on Instagram for fun, easy ways to keep your kids learning and engaged at home. From creative science and health activities to inspiring content that introduces them to exciting health care careers, there’s something for every curious mind. We even offer at-home lab kits you can purchase for hands-on learning at home.

Don’t miss out – follow us today and turn downtime into discovery!

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03/19/2026

Early detection can save lives. ❤️

Through a Jump ARCHES grant, innovators at OSF HealthCare and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working to improve how aortic aneurysms are found and monitored.

This project is advancing technology that can automatically measure the aorta from CT and MRI scans. The goal: help clinicians detect problems earlier, reduce human error and prevent life-threatening aortic dissections.

It’s another step forward in using innovation to bring safer, more personalized cardiovascular care to patients.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aubR41

The Jump ARCHES program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

03/17/2026

Happy National 3D Day! 🎉Celebrated on the third day of the third week of the third month, this day highlights how 3D technology is transforming industries – especially health care.

At OSF Innovation, the Advanced Imaging and Modeling (AIM) Lab is redefining pre-surgical planning by converting patient-specific CT and MRI medical images into highly detailed segmented 3D anatomy models that can be printed and reviewed before surgery. These models help clinicians better understand complex anatomy and plan procedures with confidence.

Learn more about how we’re advancing surgical care through 3D technology:

With the implementation of 3D modeling and VR software, the Advanced Imaging and Modeling Lab has grown beyond imagination.

03/17/2026

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.

We chat 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.

Listen now; https://bit.ly/4lvJJ4c

03/16/2026

OSF HealthCare is proud to be recognized by Becker’s Healthcare on its list of 93 Hospital and Health System Simulation & Education Programs to Know.

At Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, advanced simulation helps clinicians train in realistic environments – strengthening skills, improving safety and ultimately leading to better patient care.

This recognition reflects the impact of hands-on learning, innovation and collaboration happening every day at OSF.