Articles tagged with 'Peoria' | OSF HealthCare

“During cancer, you have that mindset of ‘am I going to be able to achieve the things that I want? Am I still going to have that future I dreamt of?”These questions flooded the mind of Savanna Christensen in June 2020 when she received her first ovar...

ACL injuries are possible in fall sports. While they can happen out of nowhere, hear how you can be proactive to protect your body.

Según un estudio publicado en Journal Pediatrics, la obesidad precoz puede provocar problemas de salud física y mental a lo largo de toda la vida.

Heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke. But how do we prevent it from happening? Dr. Brian Curtis breaks down preventative measures during the hot summer months.

From health care and innovation to professional sports and entrepreneurs, Greater Peoria has it all.The “River City” - located in central Illinois along the Illinois River and established in 1691, boasts a rich history. The Choose Greater Peoria init...

A new pulmonary valve allows some patients to have a new lease on life. The new technology aims to enhance patients' daily lives, and extend their life-spans.

Medica  is expanding in the Illinois market this fall in collaboration with OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system based in Peoria, Illinois, committed to delivering exceptional care.

A TikTok video has gone viral claiming only eating fruits for 72 hours will detoxify your body. Is this fact or fiction? OSF Dietitian Ashley Simper responds to the claims.

Overuse injuries that aren't treated properly can cause long-lasting, chronic health problems. Here's how to identify overuse injuries and treat them.

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.

Multiple celebrities including Tony Romo, Shaun Livingston and Dustin Jacoby visited OSF Children's Hospital in advance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Pro-Am golf tournament.

OSF HealthCare Foundation and KBSTRONG Foundation are collaborating to bring world-class glioblastoma research, programs and services to patients in central Illinois and beyond.We are pleased to share that the KBSTRONG Foundation has donated $100,000...

The biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the spring of 2023 have been announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization for patient safety. Nearly 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. are assigned A, B, C, D and F letter grades.Thi...

Some TikTok users swear by  magnesium to improve sleep, but there isn't medical evidence to back that claim.  There is no disputing, however, the importance of magnesium for overall health. ...

A cross-country paired exchange kidney donation gave an Illinois man his life back.

As Hollywood stars bring Ozempic into the limelight, the OSF Weight Management team walks through healthy lifestyle choices.

Charlene Aaron, PhD, RN, has been named president for Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and Saint Anthony College of Nursing. Her new position begins July 5. Dr. Aaron will lead Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria ...

More than one million people are living with multiple sclerosis, including actress Christina Applegate. While there is no cure, medication and exercise can  help people cope with symptoms. 

An OSF interventional neurologist is leading the pack when it comes to a cutting-edge surgical stroke prevention technique.

A cutting edge heart valve replacement procedure has improved greatly since its inception over a decade ago. Now new valve technology could advance TAVR even further. 

OSF HealthCare has earned the 2022 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). This marks the eleventh consecutive year OSF has achieved this honor....

New movement-based technology is giving kids a leg up on their recovery at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois.

A task force panel is proposing  new guidance on anxiety screenings for patients under the age of 65.

Plans to establish a Catholic hospital in Champaign County, Illinois, date back to 1919. OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center now sits on the West Park Street site.

One of the latest TikTok trends has medical professionals concerned. An OSF sleep physician gives her take on mouth taping for sleep.

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...

Cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease could rise dramatically in the coming decades. An OSF cardiologist talks risk factors and prevention.

Pneumonia might not be top of mind during the summer season, but it can be contracted any time of year.  Area doctors are encouraging older adults to protect themselves from the malady now.

It is a situation that has become all too familiar in the U.S. – watching in horror as news of a mass shooting spreads. A mental health professional talks about overcoming anxiety in public spaces after these events unfold....

The FDA had banned vaping products produced by Juul, a decision that was appealed by the company, yet applauded by health care professionals. As the court battle continues, an OSF pulmonologist weighs in on vaping dangers....