OSF HealthCare has secured $2.5 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to advance innovative ways of managing high blood pressure. As one of just 42 health systems involved nationwide, OSF will apply proven, evidence-based care strategies across 123 primary care sites, impacting more than 100,000 adults. The initiative will focus on integrating digital tools, addressing social barriers to care, providing advanced training for care teams, and enhancing data analytics. By translating research into everyday clinical practice, OSF aims to set a new standard in hypertension management and improve long-term outcomes for patients at risk of heart disease.
“We are excited to collaborate across OSF and other national colleagues through this initiative, leveraging our collective resources to improve the care and experience of those we serve.” said Melinda Cooling, DNP, MBA, FAANP, chief nurse and advanced practice provider executive for OSF HealthCare. “It is our goal to provide team-based care for our patients with a digital component through OSF and to work with a multidisciplinary research team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, an anthropologist and Mission Partners within OSF to help patients better manage their blood pressure, reduce risks and improve their overall well-being. By translating research into practice, OSF will continue to demonstrate our commitment to innovation, exceptional clinical care, and delivering the highest quality support to those we have been called to serve.”
OSF HealthCare, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, continues expanding its footprint across the Midwest. With 17 hospitals and over 2,300 licensed beds, OSF serves communities in Illinois and Michigan, employing more than 26,000 Mission Partners at over 160 locations. The health system’s innovations include OSF OnCall, a digital platform offering hospital-at-home care, and OSF Innovation, which drives advancements in healthcare technology. OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois ranks as the state’s third-largest pediatric hospital. The organization also invests in nursing education and emerging startups through OSF Ventures. Fortune recently recognized OSF HealthCare among America’s most innovative companies.
