OSF HealthCare - Archive COVID, COVID-19
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2026
January
21,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Drinking habits soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study shows heavy drinking remains a problem among the adult population.
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2025
October
28,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.
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October
21,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
With temperatures cooling, we’re entering the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.
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September
18,
2025
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15:30 PM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall has remote home monitoring for infants through 5 years old with respiratory viruses including flu, RSV, croup, pneumonia and rhinovirus among others.
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July
09,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
The late summer-early fall period is when respiratory illnesses begin their upswing. The latest news from health officials concerns a new variant of COVID-19 that brings a bad sore throat.
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February
24,
2025
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10:02 AM
America/Chicago
Illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV can take a toll, but providers have a roadmap to get you breathing better.
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February
05,
2025
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10:05 AM
America/Chicago
Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers.
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2024
September
11,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.
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August
29,
2024
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09:47 AM
America/Chicago
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.
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August
12,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As millions of kids return to school, so returns the spread of viruses. Hear how to best protect yourself and your family ahead of the school year.
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January
25,
2024
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12:22 PM
America/Chicago
While the country deals with a nursing shortage, institutions like the OSF colleges of nursing are getting creative in ways to recruit students who are looking to pursue a solid career.
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January
23,
2024
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14:53 PM
America/Chicago
Dr. Douglas Kasper, infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare, explains the new COVID-19 vaccine and how to protect ourselves from the virus.
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January
12,
2024
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09:55 AM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall is bringing its Digital Hospital to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, allowing patients who qualify to receive hospital-level care at home.
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2023
December
27,
2023
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13:47 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments across the state continue to see a big influx of people seeking care. The increase in patients in waiting rooms can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait …
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December
20,
2023
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
There's a high note when it comes to singing. Do you have a lingering cough? Learn more in this week's Health Highlights.
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December
13,
2023
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13:18 PM
America/Chicago
Right now, your child may be writing Santa Claus for gifts, some of which may include battery-powered items. However, these can pose health hazards to young children.
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December
07,
2023
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14:05 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals and clinics across the state are seeing a significant uptick in patients to begin December. The heavy increase in patients can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait times.
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December
06,
2023
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13:59 PM
America/Chicago
Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming. Adding on the potential of a winter cold or virus only adds more stress. OSF HealthCare doctors share reassuring tips to help treat symptoms this winter season. You've probably heard of …
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November
22,
2023
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
Hospitals around the country learned during COVID the importance of telehealth medicine. Now, it's being offered to nursing students as part of their studies.
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July
18,
2023
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15:28 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center was chosen by the National Institutes of Health to host long COVID trials. 167 patients have been enrolled in the program in the Peoria-area.
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May
10,
2023
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
After three years of shut-downs, mask mandates and social distancing, COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency.
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February
17,
2023
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11:02 AM
America/Chicago
The COVID-19 pandemic has left lingering impacts, deepening loneliness and grief that continues to have a tight grip on many people.
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2022
December
28,
2022
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11:26 AM
America/Chicago
A pediatrician and a pediatric infectious disease specialist weigh-in on how concerned parents should be about the tripledemic of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
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December
07,
2022
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16:04 PM
America/Chicago
Celebrity Nick Cannon has a lot going on these days with his busy career and growing family. But now he's been forced to take it easy after recently being hospitalized with pneumonia.
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September
29,
2022
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
Health experts are urging people to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines in order to protect themselves this fall and winter.
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September
14,
2022
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13:42 PM
America/Chicago
While most people with COVID see improvement within 30 days, about 5% of people with COVID-19 are suffering a long-lasting loss of smell or taste, according to a recent study.
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September
13,
2022
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16:52 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Jump Simulation Educational Operations Director Nikki Delinski ranks in the Top 5 Emerging Training Leaders by Training, a leading national industry publication.
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August
31,
2022
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14:33 PM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall Digital Hospital welcomed its first patient earlier this month and provided him with hospital-level care at home where he could be with his wife and daughter.
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July
14,
2022
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18:00 PM
America/Chicago
Hospital ERs and urgent care facilities are overwhelmed with people experiencing COVID-like symptoms. But mild symptoms like sore throats and headaches can be treated at home, say medical experts.
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June
21,
2022
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05:00 AM
America/Chicago
Shield CU test sites have closed as of June 2022, and officials are reflecting on the work done to keep residents safe from COVID-19.
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