Oases of Care in Medical Deserts: The OSF-Chestnut Partnership Model

 Dr. Jared C. Rogers, Medical Director at Chestnut Family Health Center, and Dr. Todd Kettering of OSF Healthcare discuss the partnership between the two organizations,  where OSF provides residents and training while Chestnut supplies ambulatory services and infrastructure. They explore how this collaboration delivers integrated care to underserved communities, addressing "medical deserts" that extend beyond rural areas. The conversation covers innovative approaches to making care more visible and accessible to at-risk populations, their efforts to enhance medical education and patient care, and the integration of AI in healthcare—examining its potential to revolutionize diagnostics and treatment while maintaining the irreplaceable value of human connection in medicine.