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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...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, breast cancer is not limited to one month, nor is it limited to a specific age group or race. Breast cancer can be scary. The key to early diagnosis remains screening – early and annually. The U.S...

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...

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM). Ethnic minorities make up nearly 60% of people who are waiting for lifesaving organs in the U.S., but only a third of registered donors. Because transplant success rates are higher when the o...

Having a baby is usually an exciting, happy time. But it also can be a little overwhelming going home from the hospital, and that was before the added concern of doing so during a pandemic. While this is an emotional time and may not bring the “new b...

Summer is a season of barbeques and grilling. This includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, specifically the summer staple: avocados. Whether it is guacamole, avocado toast, or a summer salad, avocados are particularly popular during this time of...

There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among young adults across the nation. However, young people have been susceptible to contracting the virus since it first entered the U.S. Jenny Julian is a 29-year-old who is living proof. Julian was hosp...

A new law that took effect in Illinois at the start of this month will likely save lives and it’ll make for a better life for infants who otherwise might not receive early treatment that can have a lifelong impact on their development. The law add...

August is approaching, which is typically when parents and children begin venturing out to purchase school supplies and prepare for returning to the classroom. Because of COVID-19, this upcoming 2020-2021 school year will look vastly different. In...

If you need to be treated for any number of medical conditions, most people would agree having the least invasive treatment possible is preferred. That’s why interventional radiologists are so important - they specialize in minimally invasive, target...

Parents always want to do what’s best for their children. Sometimes that requires a little extra help, particularly if a child has a developmental delay. Abigail Harper, 8, has cerebral palsy due to a brain abnormality and receives physical therap...

In April, Peoria-based OSF HealthCare implemented its Pandemic Health Worker (PHW) program to ensure community members get the care they need without leaving home. A PHW serves as a connection between medical care providers and individuals who are su...

The first official day of summer is quickly approaching on June 20. When the pandemic began, gyms closed and stay-at-home orders went into effect – causing many to cozy up on the couch. With both summer and the “new normal” right around the corner, y...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many services are delivered. From ordering your groceries on an app to checking in with your physician online, we are using technology to continue our way of life while respecting physical distance recommenda...

When Judy Winkler injured her knee in early March, little did she expect it would take a month to have an MRI to find out just how bad the injury was, and three months before she could have arthroscopic surgery to repair what turned out to be two tea...

In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.5 million people, and that number is likely to increase as patients live longer with more chronic medical conditions, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. When wound care patients need ...