Articles tagged with 'COVID-19' | OSF HealthCare

As the pandemic wears on and employers attempt to forge ahead in this new environment, mental health concerns in the work force are becoming more commonplace. Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare is making sure employers are aware of a free, 24-7 su...

Seven research projects are sharing slightly more than $400,000 in funding through the Jump ARCHES research and development program to address challenges and expand on lessons learned about COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.The Jump ARCHES program is...

The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 carries many medical mysteries that might take years for researchers to understand. But right now, it’s important to find support for possibly millions of people globally who, weeks and months after seemingl...

While stories of people clamoring for a COVID-19 vaccine are dominating headlines, a recent survey by CNN shows 1 in 4 people are hesitant to get vaccinated.There are many reasons for the hesitation, and among them is a concern the vaccine will negat...

Safety data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare – including the most severe – anaphylaxis shock – which occurred in 2 to 5 people for every one million doses of the Pfizer v...

Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare is proud to have four hospitals recognized as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation. OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, St. J...

OSF HealthCare is piloting seven new thermal touchless scanning tools it has purchased for select locations, including OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park and Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, Illinois along with the OSF Cardi...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every experience of everyday life, including one of the most important milestones – the birth of a child. It is an especially scary time for pregnant women who worry about getting the support they need during ...