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2024
March
28,
2024
| 13:57 PM America/Chicago
Polypharmacy is the medical term used to describe taking several medications, which can lead to possible side effects. That's why it's important to review your medications with your care team. 
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March
27,
2024
| 10:53 AM America/Chicago
It’s no secret a major part of posting that “picture perfect” moment, happens after the picture is taken. Through editing with filters, body positioning, and now even artificial intelligence, the photos you see on those you follow may not be an
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March
27,
2024
| 10:15 AM America/Chicago
April is esophageal cancer awareness month.  Screening isn’t common for this cancer, so experts say it’s important to watch for symptoms, which can mimic heartburn.
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March
27,
2024
| 08:54 AM America/Chicago
Addressing what can help a pregnant woman with her mental health, and how women can spot risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest. These are the topics addressed in this week's Health Highlights.
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March
26,
2024
| 08:15 AM America/Chicago
Something to consider during spring cleaning: am I storing medicine in the right place to make sure it works when I take it?
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March
25,
2024
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.
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March
22,
2024
| 11:26 AM America/Chicago
The OSF Center for Health will provide more space for OSF’s primary care services, including family practice and internal medicine; endocrine and diabetes; behavioral health and psychiatry; and occupational health.
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March
22,
2024
| 11:09 AM America/Chicago
New federal data show nearly 108,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. That's up slightly from 2021.
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March
21,
2024
| 10:54 AM America/Chicago
State-of-the-art technology has become a game-changer when it comes to hip and knee replacements. The greatest benefit for patients is a quicker recovery. 
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March
20,
2024
| 11:10 AM America/Chicago
Walk down the milk aisle and you'll see several varieties: soy, almond, traditional cow's milk and many more. You may wonder, which is right for me? Noelle Park, a clinical dietitian at OSF HealthCare, says unless a health care provider
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March
20,
2024
| 09:49 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare is using Amwell's Tele- Psychiatry program to make sure mental health patients coming to emergency departments can get assessed within close to one hour.
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March
19,
2024
| 14:50 PM America/Chicago
A recent celebrity social media post about pelvic floor issues contributing to a broken back point out pelvic muscles contribute significantly to overall health.
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March
19,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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March
18,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Something to consider on World Oral Health Day (March 20): the mouth is the gateway to the body.
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March
15,
2024
| 12:12 PM America/Chicago
From head to toe and some other issues you may not think about, here's what kids and adults need to know about wrestling injuries.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check for breast cancer.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.
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March
15,
2024
| 11:48 AM America/Chicago
Federal officials drafted a groundbreaking recommendation surrounding common breast screenings. We share the new guidance and when you should talk with your doctor.
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March
15,
2024
| 08:47 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare and Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) have opened an easily accessible donor milk dispensary at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
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March
14,
2024
| 16:01 PM America/Chicago
“Weight doesn’t have a calendar,” says Kidanu Birhanu, MD, an OSF HealthCare internal medicine and weight loss specialist.Now that the New Year has come and gone, many resolutions have done the same. But Dr. Birhanu says it’s more important to make
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March
14,
2024
| 09:45 AM America/Chicago
Comedian Amy Schumer recently announced she has Cushing syndrome, a disorder where your body makes too much cortisol. 
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March
14,
2024
| 08:46 AM America/Chicago
OSF OnCall has launched its Digital Hospital program in the Rockford area to provide hospital-level care at home for qualifying patients.
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March
13,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
To nap or not to nap? It's a question parents are facing with their kids. Plus, how to treat and avoid injuries for wrestlers this season. The college wrestling season is in full swing while younger athletes are starting offseason
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March
12,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Milk can benefit our health. But when staring at the cooler in the grocery store, you may ask: Which type is right for me? Is one healthier than another?
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March
11,
2024
| 13:01 PM America/Chicago
Mothers-to-be who are taking medication for a mental health issue may wonder: will the medication harm my baby?
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March
08,
2024
| 11:06 AM America/Chicago
OpenSurg, Inc., a cutting-edge health care technology company headquartered in Chicago and with offices in Peoria, has announced a significant milestone in its mission to enhance patient safety and streamline operating room processes.OpenSurg
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March
07,
2024
| 12:04 PM America/Chicago
It's been more than a year since President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care.  The goal of hospice remains the same - to make patients comfortable for as long as possible. 
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March
07,
2024
| 11:15 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare announced this week plans to build a new inpatient hospital in Ottawa, Illinois. The tentative opening date is expected in late 2027. 
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March
06,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
March marks colorectal cancer awareness month, which is a great reminder to take a closer look at your overall health. 
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March
06,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Luis Garcia, MD, pediatra de OSF HealthCare, indica que dormir durante el día es importante para el desarrollo de los niños.
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