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To look at him now, you would never guess 22-month-old Beau Kientzle was different than any other energetic and curious toddler. But flashback to June 1, 2019 – the day Beau was born – and it’s a different story.The first child of Trianna Stark and B...

April is National Donate Life Month, and few people understand the value of that kind of gift more than April Post of Normal, Illinois. The busy single mom is living her best life because of someone else’s sacrifice.Post has been through it before. I...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic even struck, food insecurity in the senior population was a real problem in America. The most recent report from Feeding America found that 7.3% of the senior population – or 5.3 million seniors – is food insecure.The pan...

OSF HealthCare is excited to announce a successful start to the heart transplant program at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.The first heart transplant in this reignited program occurred Saturday, February 27. The heart...

Eighty-two year old Larry Sams sits next to his wife Carol in a conference room where sun streams in at the OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, Illinois and declares he feels special and lucky. Those are not exactly the adjectives you would expect to...

Tanya Roberts collapsed while taking her dogs for a walk on Christmas Eve. The 65-year-old actress, best known for her roles in the James Bond film A View to a Kill and, most recently, That ‘70s Show, was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnose...

It can be relaxing and peaceful to enjoy the snow if you are able to look at it from inside the warmth of your own home. But in most cases, we need to venture out at some point – and it has been especially frigid recently in the Midwest.Going out int...

Over the last year, social media has proven to be an important tool for connecting with loved ones, keeping busy, and staying connected with the world – even more than ever before. Simultaneously, it is having a negative impact on the mental health o...

OSF HealthCare is pleased to be able to grow health care delivery options in communities where we have been called to serve. We are excited to announce the opening of six brand new OSF OnCall Urgent Care locations in the Metro Region. On February 1, ...

Despite the cold, snow and ice, plenty of people are still choosing to exercise outdoors.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors, and studies show that people are more like...

The start of a new year is typically filled with setting health-driven goals and resolutions that include exercising more frequently, losing weight, eating healthier, and more. But for women, scheduling your annual mammogram should be included on tha...

A recent report by AARP found that fewer than 1% of Americans live in long-term care facilities, but 40% of COVID-19 deaths have occurred there. The report details a multitude of reasons why this has happened, especially in the early days of the pand...

While there is a roughly 97% recovery rate among the 16 million Americans who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since March, that doesn’t mean all of them have returned to good health.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

The holiday season is well underway and winter is practically here. This time of year typically consists of visits with grandma and grandpa and many family get-togethers filled with annual traditions. This winter, the best gift you can give to your e...

It is estimated that more than 5.4 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. That according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which estimated the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) am...

Facing a serious health issue, or coping with the news that you only have months to live, takes an emotional toll not only on the patient, but also on their family and other loved ones. That’s where the team of professionals who work in hospice and p...

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as five million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014 and that number is projected to nearly triple ...

If you’ve ever noticed a lump in your abdomen or groin, there’s a chance it could be a hernia.Hernias are common. They can affect men, women, and children. Some babies are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia. Adult...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how families across the country will celebrate this holiday season. Experts have advised that even a small family gathering can spread the virus. Despite the warnings, many families will choose to gather ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, for people all around the world, domestic violence is a reality all year long. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four women and one in 10 men have ex...

The moment a person is diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming, and some people may feel alone upon learning they have cancer. But no breast cancer patient should face their diagnosis and treatment alone. Finding a shoulder to lean on and a ...

A 67 year-old man shows up at his local hospital’s emergency department and he’s in a bad way. He has end stage kidney disease and his potassium levels are out of control. In many rural communities, the local hospital doesn’t have a dialysis machine....

In recent years, the digital age has grown exponentially. From smart phones to tablets to laptops, the opportunities for an enhanced online presence are endless. The year 2020 has increased this online usage, especially among children and teens. In f...

September is Healthy Aging Month, and in the year 2020 people are living longer than ever before. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2000 there were 35 million people living in the U.S. who were 65 or older. In 2016, this number increased to 49 ...

Hearing a doctor tell you have cancer is devastating. For 63 year-old Alice Fillback of Godfrey, Illinois, her breast cancer diagnosis last year was more than an emotional blow. “Anytime anyone who has a family member who died from breast cancer, ...

September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), AFib is an irregular heartbeat (arrythmia), a condition where the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. When a...

Even the smallest child can benefit from someone reading to them, including babies born prematurely. Reading helps babies with neuro-development and language skills and is a positive experience for families, helping to give a sense of normalcy of bei...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. It also causes more deaths than any other cancer of the ...

Every spring, Laura Corpuz and her husband, Rick, return to the Philippines for a month to spend time with family. This year the COVID-19 pandemic, which was just taking hold around the world, stopped their planned March 1 departure. It’s something h...

Coming to the hospital for regular lab work can be difficult for some patients. But it can be especially tough during a pandemic. That was certainly the case at the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute Anticoagulation Clinics, which is a simple, c...