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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), racial and ethnic minority populations have historically been known to experience a disproportionate burden of illness, hospitalization, and death during public health emergencies. Th...

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...

Record breaking winter weather has pummled much of the county. The ice, snow and frigid conditions are not only dangerous to our appendages, but also our heart.Recent research from Lund University in Sweden shows that the risk of a heart attack great...

For people living with diabetes, foot care is paramount. Minor issues can turn into serious infections and lead to major complications or even amputation.Diligent foot care is even more important in the winter months, when cold temperatures and slush...

With winter weather blanketing much of the country, that also means more slips and falls from the ice and snow that comes along with it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one million Americans are injure...

The Midwest is still digging out of a major winter storm that hit early this week – with more snow possibly on the way. That’ll make for a lot of snow shoveling, and the potential for serious injury.More than 195,000 people are injured every year due...

Parents with toddlers deal with a number of health issues – colds, allergies, gastro problems – that tend to flare up from time to time. Another problem that can crop up, but is rarely talked about, is a skin condition called impetigo (pronounced im-...

Stroke doesn’t discriminate. Often called a brain attack - it can happen to anyone at any time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, one American dies from stroke every 4 minutes. This makes stroke is the fif...

Viruses are constantly evolving. Their genetic code is prone to changes called mutations that can change how a virus looks or affects its hosts.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is no different. Coronavirus variants, first identified in the...

We all know the importance of working out and the health benefits that come with exercise – it slows the aging process, improves brain health, relieves stress and generally makes you happier.Since the arrival of COVID-19 last spring, activity levels ...

Over the course of the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans interact with one another. From work and school to birthday celebrations and happy hours, many people now rely on Zoom and other virtual platforms to connect with t...

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford has opened a trauma recovery center called OSF Strive Trauma Recovery Center (TRC). This is the second OSF HealthCare Strive location. A similar program started at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis M...

Across the country, people are anxiously waiting for life to return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Vaccines are one of our most important tools in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and early indicators show us that that these vaccines are effective at preve...

Lisabeth Pongracz has been helping to manage one of the COVID-19 vaccination clinics operated by OSF HealthCare across its 14 locations throughout Illinois and the UP of Michigan.The days may be long, but the appreciation is immeasurable.“I’ve never ...

From news about the coronavirus to violent political unrest in Washington, D.C., the 24 hour news cycle has been busy, and our kids are watching.News that could be confusing at best – or scary at worst – is circulating on-air and online, and many par...

When COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, many workers packed up their laptops and other supplies and headed home to work. For many, they left behind ergonomically-correct desks and chairs, opting instead to sit hunched over at the kitchen table, cuddled ...

Model Naomi Campbell recently talked about how she wears goggles while travelling on airplanes because you can catch COVID-19 through your eyes. Technically, she is correct according to Lori Grooms, OSF HealthCare director of Infection Control and Pr...

Radon isn’t something that’s often talked about. But it’s potentially dangerous if left undetected, and it’s worse if you’re a smoker. January is Radon Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public.“Radon is a radioactive gas and ...

Since it breached the shores of the United States in early 2020, COVID-19 has killed nearly 390,000 people across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that number could swell to 477,000 by early February.However, ...

So, you recently received the COVID-19 vaccine, or perhaps you are awaiting your turn to receive it. Now what? Since the spring of 2020, we have grown accustomed to wearing our masks, washing our hands frequently, and watching our distance with other...

As COVID-19 exploded last year, the seasonal flu did an about face, dropping off significantly compared to past years.The numbers are telling. For example, in the third week of December 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) netwo...

Suicide and addiction were the two biggest factors bringing down the average life expectancy in the U.S. before the pandemic and it’s only gotten worse with the need for physical distancing and closures of public places. COVID-19 mitigation efforts h...

Almost everyone suffers from bouts of insomnia from time to time. In fact, nearly 60 million Americans a year experience insomnia and wake up feeling unrefreshed. The common sleep disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or caus...

We all know how important it is to incorporate exercise into our daily routine. It’s really important for people over 50, a group especially vulnerable to illness, chronic diseases and depression. Experts say that being active and exercising regularl...

January is the time for new beginnings. That includes re-connecting with your doctor or finding one for the first time. For women who have been putting off a visit to an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), or are in search of one, it’s time to make t...

Because of the pandemic, holiday family gatherings may look different this year. The glow of a Zoom call is often replacing the glow of a fire-lit family room. However, no matter how we connect with family this holiday season, taking advantage of tim...

It’s that time of the year again when we turn our backs on past mistakes and pledge to do better. We’re talking about News Year’s resolutions.Some people will promise to quit smoking, exercise more frequently or maybe plan to reunite with long lost f...

The room erupted in applause after the first COVID-19 vaccine was given to an OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center critical care advanced practice nurse in Bloomington, Illinois Friday afternoon.Kristin Wilkins, APRN, APN Pulmonology, works with ...

Teenagers are more comfortable reaching out to each other, rather than the adults in their lives because they feel their peers are more likely to understand what they’re going through, according to high school senior Catherine Fuller. Fuller attends ...

On Thursday, the first OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Mission Partners (employees) received COVID-19 vaccines.Emily Burns, MSN, RN-BC, Manager, ICU/PCU, was the first Mission Partner at OSF Little Company of Mary to receive the ...