Eric Martin, DO, chief of vascular surgery at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, is using advanced regenerative reconstruction to save patients from amputation. His innovative approach to limb salvage earned him the title of OSF Innovator of the Year. Dr. Martin and some of his grateful patients recently joined the OSF HealthCare Accelerated podcast to explain how these reconstructive procedures are rewriting what’s possible. Listen now: (fb)

The 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 expertise, history and forward-thinking unite to shape better outcomes for children with complex heart conditions. We chat with Joseph Turek, MD, PhD, chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Duke Health, and Mark Plunkett, MD, chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois. They discuss recent advancements at their respective institutions, including Dr. Turek’s pioneering work in performing the first living mitral valve replacement in a child, and Dr. Plunkett’s milestone as part of the first surgical team to implant an EV-ICD in a child — a device previously used only in adults. They share insights on how programs prepare for groundbreaking work and reflect on what’s ahead in the future of pediatric heart surgery, emphasizing the importance of continued innovation and collaboration. #OSFHealthCareAccelerated #Podcast Listen now: (fb)