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Back-to-school season means enrolling kids in sports and activities. Parents should know the ins and outs so the child can get the most out of it.

Summer sun rays are a primary source of vitamin D, an important tool for our body. Should you be concerned that you’re getting too much or too little vitamin D?

August is Breastfeeding Month. Whether choosing that route or formula, feeding might bring speed bumps to start. Experts have alternatives.

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Bringing a new baby home raises the focus on their and mom’s well-being. Toward the top of the list: what and how the child is being fed.

Just in time for summer, an OSF pediatrics expert is reminding people, especially kids, about the benefits of reading for pleasure, not just when it’s required.

In part two of this story on supporting new moms, our lactation consultant talks about postpartum loneliness, educating families together and more.

One study associates hot drinks with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. Should coffee and tea drinkers take notice?

Warming temperatures mean more outdoor exercise and the need to stay hydrated. Do you know the lesser known signs of dehydration? Read how to avoid this condition that can be life-threatening.

Bringing a baby home from the hospital is stressful, but exciting. Rightfully so, much of the focus is on the child's health. But don't forget about mom's needs.

March 1 is Baby Sleep Day, a time to remind parents about best practices to keep young ones safe and healthy.

The OSF cancer center in Danville, Illinois, is now offering low-dose radiotherapy to treat osteoarthritis and other inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and soft tissues.

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.

Having an ample supply of diapers and knowing how to use them are critical to your child’s well-being. 

With holiday gatherings upon us, it's time to talk to your kids about nail hygiene, handwashing, treating cuts and more.

Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.

With temperatures cooling, we’re entering the peak season for sore throats. Many cases have time-tested treatments, but some can have serious complications.

One OSF Mission Partner saw his whole body change for the better in cardiac rehabilitation. Now he's telling others what to expect.

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.

Spring allergies will be here soon. Treatment is not as simple as grabbing the first medicine you see on the pharmacy shelf or bathroom counter.

Illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV can take a toll, but providers have a roadmap to get you breathing better.

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?

The good news for parents: in most cases, your child doesn’t have to miss school and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies.

On the final installment, our expert compares breastfeeding and formula feeding. Which takes more time?

In this week's chapter: breastfeeding while sick, breastfeeding and future pregnancies and when to wean your child off the breast.

This week's installment is all about what mom should and shouldn't put in her body while breastfeeding.

The good news for parents: in most cases, your child doesn’t have to miss school and can be treated with over-the-counter remedies. 

The symptoms can overlap, so it’s important to find the right treatment, says one OSF provider.

Summer may be winding down, but health care providers want you to know that heat rash can happen year-round. 

This 60-year hospital volunteer in Danville, Illinois, is a testament to the health benefits of helping out.

OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois, has announced an interim president after Ned Hill announced his resignation, effective July 1. Hill has accepted a chief executive officer position at HCA Healthcare in Tampa, …