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2026
August
17,
2026
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10:30 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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April
28,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
If you're pulling the bicycle out of the garage for Bike To Work Day in May or just to enjoy warm weather, keep safety tips in mind to avoid a trip to the emergency department.
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April
24,
2026
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13:40 PM
America/Chicago
Winner helped startup develop a software platform to ease use of portable ultrasound images for diagnosis and treatment
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2025
December
01,
2025
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09:34 AM
America/Chicago
Exposure to frigid temperatures can have serious consequences.
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November
04,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
November is COPD Awareness Month, corresponding with prime time for the disease. You can’t get rid of COPD, but treatment can improve quality of life.
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September
29,
2025
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10:30 AM
America/Chicago
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check.
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September
16,
2025
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08:52 AM
America/Chicago
National Farm Health and Safety Week begins September 21. It's a good time to review the basics of farm safety.
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August
20,
2025
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14:38 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa and Peru now offers eligible emergency department patients a virtual care option to help reduce wait times.
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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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February
10,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
A Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas, has people on edge. An OSF infectious disease physician has what you need to know.
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January
13,
2025
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14:00 PM
America/Chicago
It’s no doubt stressful. But if you know the dos and don’ts, it can be a less bumpy ride.
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2024
October
03,
2024
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10:35 AM
America/Chicago
In response to the growing needs of its community, OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois, is expanding its emergency department.
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September
03,
2024
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02:00 AM
America/Chicago
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Officials want you to know how hospitals fight sepsis and when to speak up. One case in East Central Illinois is proof.
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July
15,
2024
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08:03 AM
America/Chicago
El Dr. Samuel Vázquez es cirujano general en OSF HealthCare. Muchos de los pacientes que trata sufren de dolor de estómago agudo que termina siendo algo más grave.
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June
13,
2024
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13:36 PM
America/Chicago
A significant number of emergency department (ED) visits are due to abdominal issues. Dr. Samuel Vazquez discusses what to do if you're in pain, and how to prevent serious issues.
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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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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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2023
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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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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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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