OSF HealthCare - Archive (emergency department)
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2024
March
22,
2024
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11:09 AM
America/Chicago
New federal data show nearly 108,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. That's up slightly from 2021.
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March
15,
2024
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11:48 AM
America/Chicago
Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check for breast cancer.
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February
06,
2024
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10:27 AM
America/Chicago
Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.
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January
12,
2024
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09:55 AM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall is bringing its Digital Hospital to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, allowing patients who qualify to receive hospital-level care at home.
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January
03,
2024
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12:22 PM
America/Chicago
Women – specifically those 80 and up – may be unaware of stroke risk factors that greatly impact them.
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2023
December
07,
2023
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09:26 AM
America/Chicago
Caffeinated drinks are again in the news for their impact on your health.
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November
20,
2023
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09:27 AM
America/Chicago
If you must have an extended stay in the hospital, you and your loved ones should know ahead of time what personal items to bring.
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September
25,
2023
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09:10 AM
America/Chicago
Now is the time to look into the flu vaccine so you can be protected during peak flu season.
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September
08,
2023
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06:14 AM
America/Chicago
National Farm Health and Safety Week begins September 17. It's a good time to review the basics of farm safety.
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September
05,
2023
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10:58 AM
America/Chicago
Fall is a good time to review the signs of and treatments for seasonal illnesses.
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August
28,
2023
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09:39 AM
America/Chicago
Telestroke is a form of telemedicine used in Emergency Departments. It allows suspected stroke patients to get life-saving care quicker.
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August
25,
2023
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13:16 PM
America/Chicago
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.
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July
18,
2023
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10:00 AM
America/Chicago
Children spend time with older relatives during the summer, but they may not know how to respond to an emergency in an unfamiliar home.
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July
07,
2023
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16:04 PM
America/Chicago
The tennis-like sport that made a comeback in 2023 remains popular with older adults.
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June
30,
2023
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11:50 AM
America/Chicago
Jump ARCHES research will tackle persistent problem
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June
29,
2023
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18:07 PM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall Urgent Care offers easy-to-schedule care virtually or at its many walk-in clinics to treat summer-related illnesses and injuries.
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June
27,
2023
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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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
30,
2023
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07:48 AM
America/Chicago
Older adults are at a higher risk for a stroke. But the good news: steps to prevent a stroke are the same no matter your age.
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May
22,
2023
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
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,
2023
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16:59 PM
America/Chicago
Patient navigators not only help with care but make sure life-saving appointments aren’t missed.
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January
10,
2023
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16:25 PM
America/Chicago
Health care providers everywhere are trained to ask people about social determinants of health and link them with resources.
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2022
September
30,
2022
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08:03 AM
America/Chicago
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.
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September
15,
2022
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Experts are talking about what to do and what to expect from your care team if you have heart attack symptoms.
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