Articles tagged with 'ambulance' | OSF HealthCare

With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.

New federal data show nearly 108,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. That's up slightly from 2021.

Caffeinated drinks are again in the news for their impact on your health.

Heart attack symptoms can sometimes seem like everyday pain, so it's important to know the signs and call 9-1-1 quickly.

Chris Manson,  founder of US Ambulances for Ukraine, was recently recognized by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine for his efforts

Fall is a good time to review the signs of and treatments for seasonal illnesses.

For things like heart attack symptoms, stroke symptoms or serious wounds, experts say the choice is clear: call the ambulance over taking your own vehicle.

Children spend time with older relatives during the summer, but they may not know how to respond to an emergency in an unfamiliar home.

The tennis-like sport that made a comeback in 2023 remains popular with older adults.

After another child swallowed a water bead toy and went to the hospital, providers are talking about the signs of poisoning and choking and the steps to reverse each.

US Ambulances for Ukraine has marked another milestone by receiving its 50th ambulance donation.  The next shipment in July will include ambulances and fire engines from Chicago, Denver, New Jersey, and Arkansas.

Taylor Swift fans have another reason to celebrate: one of her songs could help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest.

There’s no debating that being a first responder is stressful, but it’s rewarding, says one longtime OSF Mission Partner who trains those workers.

It's been a year since the first shipment of an ambulance from the United States full of medical supplies to Ukraine. This effort, which was conceived and led by an OSF HealthCare executive, has resulted in 28 ambulances and 1 fire engine being …

First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.

Door to balloon time measures the time between when a patient has first contact with a medical professional to when a balloon is placed in their heart’s arteries to resume blood flow. 

Experts are talking about what to do and what to expect from your care team if you have heart attack symptoms.

The first ambulance delivered to Ukraine in early April as part of an OSF-led effort has been moved to the front lines as the need for ambulances in the war-torn country grows.

What started as a central Illinois initiative has turned into a national reach with ambulances donated from three states, thus far, playing a role in Ukraine's fight for freedom.