In the media
Get to know OSF oncologist Dr. Edie Kruegeropens in new window
WITY radio airs a "get to know you" conversation with Dr. Edie Krueger, radiation oncologist at OSF Hegeler Cancer Center in Danville, Illinois.
26
Aug
2026
wityradio.com
OSF Sacred Heart celebrates behavioral health expansionopens in new window
WCIA talks with JT Barnhart, president of OSF Sacred Heart in Urbana, about the hospital's behavioral health expansion.
26
Aug
2026
www.wcia.com
Sudafed vs. Mucinex - which is right for which ailment?opens in new window
Dr. Andrew Zasada, an emergency medicine physician who sees patients at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about Sudafed and Mucinex.
20
Aug
2026
www.singlecare.com
What is breast cancer guilt?opens in new window
Heather Thompson, breast health navigator at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about breast cancer guilt.
28
Jul
2026
www.everydayhealth.com
Exercising at work when you have diabetesopens in new window
Kelly Bogowith, physical therapist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about exercising at work when you have diabetes.
21
Jul
2026
www.everydayhealth.com
Do you wake up and scroll?opens in new window
Dr. Ari Lakritz, pychologist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Tech Radar about phone addiction.
17
Jul
2026
www.techradar.com
OSF part of FAST-02 clinical trial that shows pain relief from FLASH proton therapy for certain bone metastasesopens in new window
Researchers at OSF HealthCare contributed to this study about FLASH proton therapy, a newer and potentially safer method of delivering radiotherapy to tumors located close to critical healthy organs and tissues.
16
Jul
2026
scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org
Summer stomach bugsopens in new window
Bethany Huelskoetter, APRN at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with KMOX about summer stomach bugs.
08
Jul
2026
www.audacy.com
Gardening as exerciseopens in new window
Clare Spires, exercise physiologist at OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with AARP about gardening as exercise.
24
Jun
2026
seniorplanet.org
Careers In View: Traci Bromaghimopens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles Traci Bromaghim, director of emergency services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
19
Jun
2026
www.ibjonline.com
Students rise to challenge in highly competitive OSF-ISU Data Science Competitionopens in new window
This story showcases a major event that is part of the OSF HealthCare-Illinois State University partnership. The competition asks students to apply machine learning and predictive analytics to address real-world health care challenges.
27
May
2026
news.illinoisstate.edu
How farmers can age gracefullyopens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with the Illinois Farm Bureau about how farmers can achieve longevity.
06
May
2026
www.spreaker.com
New OSF HealthCare CEO Conger eyes continued growth, improvement in careopens in new window
Michelle Conger has taken over as CEO of OSF HealthCare after years of strategic leadership, aiming to expand high-level care and ensure patients can access the system’s full range of services regardless of where they enter. In this profile from WCBU, NPR-based station in Peoria, Illinois, Conger highlights ongoing challenges such as staffing shortages, rising costs, and post-pandemic pressures, while emphasizing investments in partnerships, digital health, and facility expansion to improve access and sustainability.
15
Apr
2026
www.wglt.org
Spring clean your healthopens in new window
Lucas Edwards, physician assistant at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about taking stock of your health in the spring.
15
Apr
2026
www.riverbender.com
Overcoming exam fearsopens in new window
WAND-TV talks with Lisa Lawrence, behavioral health provider at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about test anxiety.
15
Apr
2026
www.wandtv.com
Spring allergies have sprungopens in new window
Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, a physician who sees patients in the emergency department at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WCIA about allergies.
14
Apr
2026
www.wcia.com
Ciprofloxacin and coffeeopens in new window
Casey Zaring, PharmD, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about ciprofloxacin and coffee.
14
Apr
2026
www.singlecare.com
Overlooked signs of agingopens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Reader's Digest about aging.
07
Apr
2026
www.thehealthy.com
What is ashwagandha?opens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with health.com about ashwagandha.
07
Apr
2026
www.health.com
Tackling food insecurityopens in new window
WAND-TV covers OSF HealthCare involvement in the Healthy Champaign County Food Summit
27
Mar
2026
www.wandtv.com
Careers In View: Dr. Isha McConkeyopens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles Dr. Isha McConkey, physician at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
26
Mar
2026
www.ibjonline.com
Illinois EDC taps powerhouse leaders to boardopens in new window
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation (formerly Intersect Illinois) has announced new appointments to its board of directors: Michelle Conger, president and incoming CEO of OSF HealthCare; and Sierra Signorelli, CEO, Zurich U.S. and CEO of Commercial Insurance for Zurich Insurance. Throughout her tenure at OSF, which began in 1993 in a clinical role, Conger has championed innovation, strategic excellence, and patient-focused care.
19
Mar
2026
www.illinoisedc.org
Getting kids interested in health careopens in new window
KMOV visits OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, for a kids health fair.
13
Mar
2026
www.firstalert4.com
What's the right treatment for a sinus infection?opens in new window
Brian Laird, PharmD, MBA, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about proper treatment for a sinus infection.
06
Mar
2026
www.singlecare.com
The stork has landedopens in new window
Chambana Today covers the opening of a resource closet for moms at OSF HealthCare in Forsyth, Illinois.
04
Mar
2026
chambanatoday.com
Ibuprofen 101opens in new window
OSF HealthCare pharmacist Sarah Sheley talks with Parade about proper ibuprofen use.
16
Jan
2026
parade.com
Sticking to 2026 weight loss goalsopens in new window
Riverbender talks with Rachel Bult, dietitian at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about weight loss resolutions.
13
Jan
2026
riverbender.com
What is time blindness?opens in new window
Dr. Ari Lakritz, psychologist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about time blindness.
02
Jan
2026
www.everydayhealth.com
The scoop on pomegranate juiceopens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Health.com about pomegranate juice.
02
Jan
2026
www.health.com
All about self-awarenessopens in new window
Brittany Algee, mental health provider at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about sefl-awareness.
22
Dec
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
Shared Data, Shared Successopens in new window
OSF HealthCare connected with Aetna over Payer Platform to exchange medical records electronically, eliminating workflow inefficiencies and administrative burdens. This helped reduce denials and accelerated payments.
15
Dec
2025
www.epicshare.org
Student-built manger livens up OSF Sacred Heart lobbyopens in new window
The News-Gazette writes about a student-led project to bring a manger to the lobby at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.
10
Dec
2025
www.news-gazette.com
Careers In View: Lisa Schepersopens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles Lisa Schepers, chief nursing officer at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
05
Dec
2025
www.ibjonline.com
What to do if your medication is recalledopens in new window
Brian Laird, pharmacy manager at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Understood.org about medication recalls.
02
Dec
2025
www.understood.org
Dr. Jun Zhang on Becker's Healthcare Podcastopens in new window
24
Nov
2025
www.beckershospitalreview.com
‘I’m an Oncology Dietitian—Here Are the 5 Foods I Always Have in My Kitchen’opens in new window
24
Nov
2025
parade.com
In High Doses, Cardiologists Say This Heart-Healthy Supplement May Be Doing More Harm Than Goodopens in new window
Dr. Frank Han, Cardiologist with OSF HealthCare, was featured on Parade.com discussing high doses of fish oil, and the impacts it can have on your heart.
24
Nov
2025
parade.com
SAD and the winter blues: What's the difference?opens in new window
Cassie Elliott, behavioral health provider at OSF in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WCIA about SAD and the winter blues.
24
Nov
2025
www.wcia.com
OSF OnCall bridges the gap in the Metro East, Illinoisopens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles OSF OnCall efforts in the Metro East, Illinois.
24
Nov
2025
www.ibjonline.com
Stressed? Here are some daily go-tos from mental health providersopens in new window
Sara Bennett, mental health provider at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about reducing stress.
24
Nov
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
What supplements are right for me?opens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Health.com on supplements.
10
Nov
2025
www.health.com
Celebrating 100 years of care in Alton, Illinoisopens in new window
The Alton Telegraph newspaper attends an open house for 100 years of care at the hospital now known as OSF Saint Anthony's.
24
Oct
2025
www.thetelegraph.com
Supplements to avoid during colon cancer treatmentopens in new window
15
Oct
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute to offer two new ovarian cancer clinical trialsopens in new window
15
Oct
2025
www.yahoo.com
Supplements to avoid if you have prostate canceropens in new window
Jeanna Rich, RDN, a certified specialist in oncology nutrition at OSF HealthCare Cancer Support Services, provides guidance on supplements to avoid if you have prostate cancer.
15
Oct
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
Long COVID Brain Fog Isn’t “All in Your Head”opens in new window
Dr. Deepak Nair was featured in a recent Men's Health article, providing expertise on long COVID brain fog.
15
Oct
2025
www.menshealth.com
How health systems are turning living rooms into hospital roomsopens in new window
This Newsweek cover story prominently features OSF HealthCare and OSF OnCall Chief Medical Officer Paul Moots, MD., who explains patients in the digital hospital (hospital at home) program experience faster recovery, fewer falls and lower hospital acquired infection rates. In addition, Dr. Moots points out providers and patients experience "extremely high satisfaction".
30
Sep
2025
www.newsweek.com
Salt and heart healthopens in new window
Dr. Al Bernabei, OSF HealthCare cardiothoracic surgeon, talks with WCIA about heart health
30
Sep
2025
www.wcia.com
Suicide prevention in young peopleopens in new window
Brittany Algee, an OSF HealthCare behavioral health provider, and the Boone family, who lost their son to suicide, talk with WCIA.
23
Sep
2025
www.wcia.com
Staying safe during planting and harvest seasonopens in new window
The Illinois Farm Bureau features Bethany Huelskoetter, APRN at OSF HealthCare, on farm safety.
23
Sep
2025
www.farmweeknow.com
OSF HealthCare receives federal dollars to expand rural health care in Illinoisopens in new window
Congressman Eric Sorenson announced OSF HealthCare will receive $750,000 of federal funds to expand health care access in rural Illinois. The grant money will allow OSF to expand mobile health services into rural communities.
10
Sep
2025
www.galesburg.com
Careers in View: Dr. Dennis Sandsopens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles Dr. Dennis Sands, chief medical officer at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
08
Sep
2025
www.ibjonline.com
The sleep-exercise relationshipopens in new window
Caitlin Hunt, OSF HealthCare exercise physiologist, talks with Peloton about how exercise and sleep work together.
28
Aug
2025
www.onepeloton.com
ISU, OSF prepare area athletic trainers for emergency situationsopens in new window
OSF HealthCare medical providers, who also serve as athletic trainers for Illinois State University as part of an ongoing partnership, helped train athletic trainers from several area high schools for emergency situations. The trainers learned about such things as checking vitals, administering oxygen, CPR, splinting and proper techniques for putting athletes on a spine board when they've suffered an injury.
30
Jul
2025
www.centralillinoisproud.com
Biking for longevityopens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Real Simple about how biking helps longevity.
08
Jul
2025
www.realsimple.com
Encouraging careers in health careopens in new window
St. Louis Magazine covers a kids health fair at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
08
Jul
2025
www.stlmag.com
How to keep cool this summeropens in new window
WCIA talks with OSF HealthCare about keeping cool and safe in hot weather
24
Jun
2025
www.wcia.com
What foods to avoid, limit if you have chronic GVHDopens in new window
23
Jun
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
Do you need to shower after gardening?opens in new window
Isha McConkey, DO, a physician at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Parade about gardening hygiene.
23
Jun
2025
dengarden.com
The importance of diapersopens in new window
Dr. Awad Alyami, OSF HealthCare pediatrician, talks with WCIA about diapers
18
Jun
2025
www.wcia.com
What should you take for back pain?opens in new window
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad, pain and spine physician at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about back pain.
11
Jun
2025
www.singlecare.com
6-year-old undergoes life-saving surgery removing blood clotopens in new window
06
Jun
2025
www.foxnews.com
Swimming after pregnancyopens in new window
Kelli Daugherty, OSF HealthCare midwife, talks with US Masters Swimming about swimming after pregnancy.
05
Jun
2025
www.usms.org
How hospitals and blood banks work togetheropens in new window
Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, emergency department physician at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WCIA TV about blood donations.
22
May
2025
www.wcia.com
Berries and brain healthopens in new window
Tiffani Franada, DO, an OSF HealthCare neurologist, talks with Parade about foods that benefit your brain.
12
May
2025
parade.com
Healthy Chicago Podcast: Measlesopens in new window
Virginia Morgan, APRN with OSF HealthCare, was a guest on the Chicago Department of Public Health's Healthy Chicago podcast. The interview was done completely in Spanish and shared on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more digital locations.
02
May
2025
www.youtube.com
Stay safe on the wateropens in new window
Bethany Huelskoetter, family nurse practitioner at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with KMOX radio in St. Louis, Missouri, about water safety.
02
May
2025
www.audacy.com
Does AI give good advice?opens in new window
Dr. Ari Lakritz, psychologist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Self Magazine about AI in health care.
01
May
2025
www.self.com
Why do some women shake during labor?opens in new window
OSF HealthCare midwife Kelli Daugherty talks with The Bump about labor shakes.
25
Apr
2025
www.thebump.com
Shoe hygiene at homeopens in new window
Dr. Alina Paul talks with WQAD about shoe hygiene at home.
23
Apr
2025
www.wqad.com
Learning from Gene Hackman: How to build a support networkopens in new window
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Next Avenue about the death of Gene Hackman and building a support network.
21
Apr
2025
www.nextavenue.org
Is REHIT what your workout needs?opens in new window
Dr. James Murphy, OSF HealthCare orthopedic surgeon, talks with Peloton about the REHIT workout technique.
18
Apr
2025
www.onepeloton.com
Can you eat seafood while pregnant? opens in new window
Dr. Melinda Feely was featured in The Bump discussing if eating seafood while pregnant is safe.
17
Apr
2025
www.thebump.com
How to run longer without getting tiredopens in new window
Ali Ball, exercise physiologist at OSF HealthCare, talks with Nike about running tips.
09
Apr
2025
www.nike.com
Careers in View: Sister M. Beata Ziegleropens in new window
Illinois Business Journal profiles Sister M. Beata Ziegler, vice president at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
03
Apr
2025
www.ibjonline.com
Face twitching and exerciseopens in new window
Dr. James Murphy, orthopedic surgeon at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Peloton about face twitching while exercising.
21
Mar
2025
www.onepeloton.com
We're Not Stumped Podcast: OSF patient thriving despite limb lossopens in new window
The We're Not Stumped Podcast talks with OSF patient Linda Moore and her therapist Deidre Murphy about living with limb loss.
18
Mar
2025
www.youtube.com
Michelle Conger of OSF HealthCare among Becker's 'Great Leaders in Healthcare 2025'opens in new window
The publication celebrates OSF HealthCare Chief Strategy Officer as a leader dedicated to driving transformative innovation, strategic excellence and patient-focused care. The recognition also acknowledges Ms. Conger, as a leader of OSF OnCall, the digital health arm of OSF HealthCare, has been instrumental in shaping the OSF long-term strategy, developing leading-edge digital strategies and virtual care models to transform healthcare delivery.
14
Mar
2025
www.beckershospitalreview.com
Celebrating 100 years at OSF in Alton, Illinoisopens in new window
The Riverbend Growth Association writes about the 100 year commemoration at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
05
Mar
2025
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Heart Center at OSF Saint Anthony's conducts Its first CardioMEMS Implant for heart failure patientopens in new window
This story highlights the importance of collaboration to bring the highest-level of cardiac care to residents of the Riverbend. OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton teamed with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital to help a 73-year-old heart failure patient by implanting a newly FDA-approved implantable, wireless monitoring sensor to manage heart failure (HF).
27
Feb
2025
www.riverbender.com
Balancing act: Donovan manages grad school, full-time nursing job as Division I student-athleteopens in new window
This story profiles Kaitlyn Donovan, a nursing graduate student at Illinois State University's Mennonite College of Nursing, a full-time ICU nurse at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, and a member of the ISU gymnastics team. Her head coach, Bob Conkling says of her, "She does a 12-hour nursing shift and comes in at 7 a.m. and goes straight into our workout. She’s always prepared, always ready, I honestly don’t know how she does it, but she seems to be able to handle it.”
27
Feb
2025
news.illinoisstate.edu
Congressman seeks flexibility in federal funding for Illinois healthcare industry needsopens in new window
Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois’ 8th District in the Chicago suburbs is also a graduate of Peoria’s Richwoods High School and visited OSF HealthCare this week to hear about programs to attract and retain medical professionals. This story highlights that Krishnamoorthi is interested in supporting work-based learning CNA programs at Illinois Central College, a pharmacy tech program, opportunities for retirees to work and flexible roles that allow for health care workers to function in a capacity similar to “gig” employees.
19
Feb
2025
www.wcbu.org
A heart month primeropens in new window
Dr. Ash Al-Dadah, an OSF HealthCare cardiologist, talks with Vermilion Advantage about heart month and how to stay healthy.
05
Feb
2025
www.vermilionadvantage.com
Link between alcohol and cancer my fuel 'sober curious,' leading bar owners to pivot againopens in new window
This story features Jeanna Rich, a board-certified clinical oncology dietitian with OSF Cancer Institute. Rich welcomes a report issued by the then-outgoing surgeon general highlighting that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. The report indicates alcohol elevates risk of certain types of cancer more than others, including digestive organs that “alcohol touches,” Rich said. Risk of liver and breast cancers are also elevated, particularly in women, due to alcohol’s role in elevating estrogen levels
05
Feb
2025
www.wglt.org
Waddling while pregnant? These exercises can help prevent painopens in new window
Kelli Daugherty, certified nurse midwife at OSF HealthCare, talks with The Bump about pregnancy waddle.
24
Jan
2025
www.thebump.com
How to tell winter illnesses apartopens in new window
Dr. Doug Kasper, infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare, talks with Very Well Health about respiratory illnesses.
24
Jan
2025
www.verywellhealth.com
The best activities to boost your enduranceopens in new window
Ali Ball, OSF HealthCare exercise physiologist, talks with Well + Good about endurance.
21
Jan
2025
www.wellandgood.com
Is Working Out Twice a Week Enough?opens in new window
Dr. Karan Rai appeared on Peloton's blog, The Output, discussing weekend warrior workouts, and what a healthy exercise plan is.
21
Jan
2025
www.onepeloton.com
Dr. Ralph Velazquez of OSF named among 'Top Chief Medical Officers to Know'opens in new window
This designation is from Becker's Hospital Review, a leading health care publication and highlights Dr. Velazquez' experience and leadership. Dr. Velazquez leads the development and execution of OSF HealthCare’s clinical strategy, focusing on enhancing quality, safety and clinical performance with the goal of achieving a CMS 5-star quality rating across all ambulatory, home care and hospital services by 2027.
15
Jan
2025
www.beckershospitalreview.com
Get to know the new president at OSF Saint Anthony's in Altonopens in new window
Riverbender interviews Zach Yoder, new president at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
15
Jan
2025
www.riverbender.com
Local medical expert echoes surgeon general's warning alcohol consumption linked to cancer riskopens in new window
This story features Jeanna Rich, a clinical oncology dietician at OSF Oncology Services is quoted about the US surgeon general's latest recommendation for warning labels linking alcohol consumption to increased cancer risk. Rich points out across thousands of studies, there’s a demonstrated increase in risk for at least seven different types of cancer: breast, colorectum, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat and voice box connected with alcohol consumption.
08
Jan
2025
www.wcbu.org