By WMBD TV
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is severing ties with St. Jude as of June 30.
“OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria will transition from the St. Jude affiliate network to operate independently as the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute in collaboration with University of Illinois College of Medicine faculty,” the OSF statement said.
The statement goes on to say it will “continue providing specialized treatment in Peoria, reflecting its lasting commitment to advancing care for children with cancer and blood disorders.”
But also that in the future, St. Jude, The Children’s Hospital of Illinois and the U of I College of Medicine Peoria faculty “may collaborate on specific clinical research studies to advance cures.”
To ensure continuity of care, the statement said, additional information will be shared directly with families and patients.
WMBD TV first reported this story. You can read the original story online at CIProud.com.
