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2026
August
17,
2026
| 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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May
28,
2026
| 14:57 PM America/Chicago
Lisa Schepers has been interim president of the Alton, Illinois, hospital since February 2026, when Zach Yoder departed to lead three other hospitals in the OSF Western Region.
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March
09,
2026
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
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.
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2025
October
28,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Bronchiolitis is similar to bronchitis, and parents should be aware of it this fall and winter.
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September
29,
2025
| 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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June
23,
2025
| 10:30 AM America/Chicago
In this installment, our expert talks about traveling with a medical condition, avoiding illnesses in crowded areas, sleep, food and drink and more.
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April
08,
2025
| 13:00 PM America/Chicago
The negative impact of measles spreads much longer than just the infection. Dr. Doug Kasper dives into the long-term effects of measles, and why vaccination is so important.
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2024
October
28,
2024
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
Eunmee Shim, MSN, has been named president of OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, effective January 6.
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October
03,
2024
| 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
26,
2024
| 08:21 AM America/Chicago
The dual chamber leadless pacemaker, which is now being offered at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, is the latest effort to give heart patients a better quality of life.
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September
12,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Fall sports are underway. An athletic trainer at OSF is pointing out the shortage of athletic trainers and encouraging people, especially young athletes, to look into the profession.
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April
15,
2024
| 12:35 PM America/Chicago
Ahead of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on Tuesday, April 16, OSF is launching new ways for patients and their families to be proactive when it comes to an end-of-life journey.
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March
25,
2024
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
With polio and measles in the news, Phyllis Kemnetz’s polio survival story is a reminder of how far we’ve come with vaccinations.
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March
22,
2024
| 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
19,
2024
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Lifestyle changes are the best medicine for this digestive tract issue.
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2023
December
07,
2023
| 14:05 PM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals and clinics across the state are seeing a significant uptick in patients to begin December. The heavy increase in patients can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait times.
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November
18,
2023
| 15:51 PM America/Chicago
After performing bystander CPR to save Lester Lindsey's Life, Shannon Walter got to reunite with the man.
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September
11,
2023
| 09:43 AM America/Chicago
Continuous renal replacement therapy is a kidney failure treatment for critically ill patients.
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June
27,
2023
| 16:02 PM America/Chicago
Multiple celebrities including Tony Romo, Shaun Livingston and Dustin Jacoby visited OSF Children's Hospital in advance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Pro-Am golf tournament.
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May
31,
2023
| 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
22,
2023
| 12:53 PM America/Chicago
Taylor Swift fans have another reason to celebrate: one of her songs could help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest.
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May
01,
2023
| 09:32 AM America/Chicago
A cutting-edge stroke drug rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.
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March
17,
2023
| 09:11 AM America/Chicago
Severe cases of group A strep are spreading quickly throughout the region. How you can keep yourself and your children safe.
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2022
September
30,
2022
| 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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