OSF HealthCare Accelerated

When surgery involves the brain or spine, precision is key. OSF HealthCare is the first health care system in Illinois, and one of the first in the US, to use a new technology that provides greater accuracy for some of the most complex neurological procedures.Join us as we discuss how the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute is using the Medtronic Stealth AXiS™ Surgical System to support more targeted, minimally invasive brain and spine procedures. The technology includes AI-powered planning, real-time navigation and robotic-assisted technology to assist with high-risk, advanced operations that treat the most challenging conditions.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Andrew Tsung, MD, vice president of OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute, and Max Kahn, MD, a neurosurgeon with OSF HealthCare, about what this innovative technology means for surgeons and patients, and what advances in neurosurgery could mean for the future of neurological care.Speaker Highlights:Andrew Tsung, MDVice PresidentOSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological InstituteMax Kahn, MDNeurosurgeonOSF HealthCareConnect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

The OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute opened in Peoria in 2024 with a mission to transform cancer care through innovation, research and expanded access to treatment. Less than three years later, the institute is helping shape the future of oncology across Illinois and beyond.Join us as we explore the growth and impact of the OSF Cancer Institute. We’ll discuss the expansion of medical oncology services, an increase in access to clinical trials, advances in research and the introduction of new programs focused on survivorship and theranostics. We'll also touch on what lies ahead as cancer care continues to evolve and how OSF is working to bring world-class care to Central Illinois.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Robert McWilliams, MD, deputy director of the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, and Ryan Luginbuhl, vice president of the Oncology Service Line for OSF HealthCare, about the institute's accomplishments and their vision for the next decade of cancer care.Speaker Highlights:Robert McWilliams, MDDeputy DirectorOSF HealthCare Cancer InstituteRyan LuginbuhlVice President, Oncology Service LineOSF HealthCareConnect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

Combining pharmacology and genomics helps doctors choose the right drugs and correct doses for each person’s genetic makeup, aiming to make treatments safer and more effective.Join us as we explore pharmacogenomics and its importance in developing personalized care that helps patients get the right treatment quickly. We’ll explore how OSF HealthCare is beginning to use this process in cancer treatment, including one drug-and-gene pairing designed to help prevent known unwanted side effects.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Sandy Salverson, PharmD, senior vice president, Pharmacy Services and chief pharmacy officer, OSF HealthCare, and Ryan Loudermilk, director, Performance Improvement, OSF HealthCare, to discuss the benefits and limitations of pharmacogenomics, what patients should know, and what may be next as OSF continues exploring this approach.Speaker Highlights:Sandy Salverson, PharmDSenior Vice President, Pharmacy Services and Chief Pharmacy OfficerOSF HealthCareRyan LoudermilkDirector, Performance ImprovementOSF HealthCareConnect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

For centuries, medical errors were met with blame and punishment. Today, health care leaders know that safer care begins with something far more powerful – trust.Join us as we explore how building a culture of openness, accountability and continuous improvement helps protect patients and supports the people who care for them. The conversation looks at how OSF HealthCare approaches quality and safety across its hospitals, clinics and communities, including the systems and processes designed to prevent harm, reduce errors and improve the patient experience.Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Stephanie Stovall, MD, chief quality officer for OSF HealthCare, and Joseph Gregory, MD, president of OSF Medical Group. Together, they bring Ministrywide leadership experience and clinical insight to a timely conversation about how health care organizations can strengthen safety, earn trust and keep patients at the center of every decision.Speaker Highlights:Stephanie Stovall, MDChief Quality OfficerOSF HealthCareJoseph Gregory, MDPresidentOSF Medical GroupConnect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated

There are more than 280 active children’s hospitals in the United States. 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 how OSF Children’s Hospital brings highly specialized pediatric care close to home for children who may not otherwise have access to this level of expertise. We’ll also reflect on the deep roots of the OSF HealthCare Mission in this work, beginning with the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis caring for orphans in Germany, and how that calling continues today through a commitment to help every child who comes to us for care, no matter what it takes. Host Shelli Dankoff chats with Meg Zakrzewski, president, and Charles Aprahamian, MD, surgeon-in-chief, from OSF Children’s Hospital, about the countless ways their team is making an impact for kids and families across the communities they serve. Speaker highlights:Meg ZakrzewskiPresidentOSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Charles Aprahamian, MDSurgeon-in-ChiefOSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of IllinoisConnect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated