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2026
July
22,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
If you sprain an ankle during a basketball game, doctors have a good idea of how to treat it. But if you have daily aches, pains and swelling in your legs, it will require some investigation.
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June
18,
2026
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16:16 PM
America/Chicago
One year after opening, OSF CompleteCare 55+ leaders say its personalized approach to care is improving health outcomes and helping patients better manage chronic conditions.
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May
11,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The senior in your life may be asking: why should I keep exercising in my golden years? What’s the right way to do it?
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April
15,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
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March
30,
2026
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Now that spring and warmer temperatures have arrived, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your health. What screenings have I missed? What habits can I start at home?
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February
06,
2026
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08:29 AM
America/Chicago
Despite effective treatments, an OSF cardiologist says most Americans with hypertension still struggle to control it due to access, cost and awareness barriers.
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2025
December
18,
2025
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10:59 AM
America/Chicago
Actress January Jones recently detailed her struggle with misophonia, a sensitivity to certain everyday noises. This condition can be particularly problematic at loud holiday gatherings.
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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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June
09,
2025
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
One OSF Mission Partner saw his whole body change for the better in cardiac rehabilitation. Now he's telling others what to expect.
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May
01,
2025
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13:52 PM
America/Chicago
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Danville, Illinois, radio host Laura Williams learned stroke symptoms from OSF. Later, she would use that knowledge to save her life.
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February
13,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Moms-to-be ask a lot of questions about which foods are OK for them and baby. On today's menu: onions! What's the right way to introduce them to your child?
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January
22,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
It’s a serious diagnosis, providers say. But there’s a roadmap to keep enjoying life.
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January
08,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
When winter weather keeps you inside, take these tips to get a safe and effective workout.
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2024
December
24,
2024
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06:42 AM
America/Chicago
Deserting a food desert can be tough, but experts have tips.
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September
10,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Electrolyte drink mixes are hitting store shelves everywhere. Hear how they can play a role in your daily hydration, and when you need to be cautious.
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July
22,
2024
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Experts say chronic fatigue syndrome is a tough ailment to live with and a tough one for science to grasp, but there are ways to ease the symptoms.
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May
16,
2024
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08:29 AM
America/Chicago
May 19 begins EMS week. 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.
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April
10,
2024
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11:47 AM
America/Chicago
The FDA recently approved the first treatment for people with liver scarring due to fatty liver disease.
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2023
November
03,
2023
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Now is the perfect time to take stock of heart health.
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November
01,
2023
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10:00 AM
America/Chicago
Heart attack symptoms can sometimes seem like everyday pain, so it's important to know the signs and call 9-1-1 quickly.
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September
11,
2023
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09:43 AM
America/Chicago
Continuous renal replacement therapy is a kidney failure treatment for critically ill patients.
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May
31,
2023
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
Experts say while most bug bites are not serious, there are times when you need to see a health care provider immediately.
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May
01,
2023
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09:32 AM
America/Chicago
A cutting-edge stroke drug rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.
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2022
September
22,
2022
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14:05 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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