OSF Innovation

04/20/2026

Innovation in cardiac care is moving from 2D to 4D.

A Jump ARCHES project led by researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and OSF HealthCare is using machine learning to automatically segment heart chambers from CT scans, creating detailed 3D/4D heart models that can improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce clinician workload.

Learn more about Jump ARCHES projects advancing health care innovation: https://bit.ly/4uUjTeB

04/14/2026

: On the latest episode of , we discuss how OSF HealthCare is working to make the inpatient experience safer, more connected and more comfortable with new smart room technology.

04/07/2026

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.

We chat 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.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4sRZ1TK

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!

373 Followers, 63 Following, 241 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from OSF STEAM ()

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.