OSF HealthCare and Shared Medical Services, Inc. (SMS) and are excited to announce the deployment of the mobile GE HealthCare Omni Legend Digital PET/CT system, bringing next-generation molecular imaging to communities across the OSF Ministry.
Designed to significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, efficiency and patient access, the Omni Legend represents a major advancement in mobile PET/CT capabilities for both rural and urban populations. As is tradition for OSF HealthCare, the mobile unit was officially blessed during a ceremony in Pontiac, Illinois where the first patient will receive services using the new mobile platform.
“We’re proud to be partnering with Shared Medical Services on our new PET/CT mobile unit to increase patient capacity and reduce pressure on our in-house scanners,” said Derrick Frasier, president of OSF HealthCare Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. “The rapid deployment and the consistency of technology will enhance the quality of care and ultimately allow patients to receive timely scans closer to home.”
The mobile unit will be rotating among hospitals within the OSF Ministry with this current schedule:
- Monday (every other)-OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton
- Tuesday-OSF HealthCare Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac
- Wednesday-OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park
- Thursday-OSF Healthcare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth
- Friday-OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Medical Center in Alton
- Saturday-OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville
The GE HealthCare Omni Legend Digital PET/CT platform delivers exceptional sensitivity and resolution through its novel digital detector technology, enabling improved lesion detectability and more personalized treatment planning. The system also incorporates AI-enabled workflow tools that simplify scanner operation, reduce manual steps and help improve scan consistency. Faster scan times and lower dose capabilities support a more comfortable patient experience while maintaining high diagnostic confidence.
Kate Barth, vice president, OnDemand Services, and chief nursing officer, OSF OnCall, emphasized the value of this collaboration. “Demand for PET/CT imaging continues to grow—especially for cancer and cardiac care. SMS has been a strong partner, supporting our protocols, helping launch the mobile service, and ensuring a smooth workflow for our Mission Partners (employees) and those we serve.”
Barth continued, “Our Mission is to provide the greatest care and love to our patients, and expanding access to advanced imaging is an important part of that. This partnership with SMS helps us get patients scheduled faster while maintaining the extraordinary level of care for which OSF is known.”
President of Shared Medical Services, Maureen Kenney, added, “The efficiency of this technology from GE HealthCare creates a win-win for providers and patients. Bringing high-performance precision digital PET/CT into our mobile fleet expands access to advanced cancer and cardiac imaging.”
***Courtesy of OSF HealthCare***
