OSF HealthCare Accelerated

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.

Host Shelli Dankoff chats 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 HealthCare 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.

Speaker highlight:

Joseph Turek, MD, PhD
Chief, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Duke Health

Mark Plunkett, MD
Chief, Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois

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Creators and Guests

Host
Shelli Dankoff
Host of OSF HealthCare Accelerated Podcast

What is OSF HealthCare Accelerated ?

Welcome to the OSF HealthCare Accelerated Podcast!

OSF HealthCare Accelerated gives listeners a look inside our journey to transform health care and the solutions we're piloting to solve today's health obstacles.

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