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When COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, many workers packed up their laptops and other supplies and headed home to work. For many, they left behind ergonomically-correct desks and chairs, opting instead to sit hunched over at the kitchen table, cuddled ...

Model Naomi Campbell recently talked about how she wears goggles while travelling on airplanes because you can catch COVID-19 through your eyes. Technically, she is correct according to Lori Grooms, OSF HealthCare director of Infection Control and Pr...

Radon isn’t something that’s often talked about. But it’s potentially dangerous if left undetected, and it’s worse if you’re a smoker. January is Radon Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public.“Radon is a radioactive gas and ...

Since it breached the shores of the United States in early 2020, COVID-19 has killed nearly 390,000 people across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that number could swell to 477,000 by early February.However, ...

So, you recently received the COVID-19 vaccine, or perhaps you are awaiting your turn to receive it. Now what? Since the spring of 2020, we have grown accustomed to wearing our masks, washing our hands frequently, and watching our distance with other...

As COVID-19 exploded last year, the seasonal flu did an about face, dropping off significantly compared to past years.The numbers are telling. For example, in the third week of December 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) netwo...

Suicide and addiction were the two biggest factors bringing down the average life expectancy in the U.S. before the pandemic and it’s only gotten worse with the need for physical distancing and closures of public places. COVID-19 mitigation efforts h...

Almost everyone suffers from bouts of insomnia from time to time. In fact, nearly 60 million Americans a year experience insomnia and wake up feeling unrefreshed. The common sleep disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or caus...

We all know how important it is to incorporate exercise into our daily routine. It’s really important for people over 50, a group especially vulnerable to illness, chronic diseases and depression. Experts say that being active and exercising regularl...

January is the time for new beginnings. That includes re-connecting with your doctor or finding one for the first time. For women who have been putting off a visit to an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), or are in search of one, it’s time to make t...

With winter weather officially here, that also means more slips and falls from the ice and snow that comes along with it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one million Americans are injured each year as ...

Because of the pandemic, holiday family gatherings may look different this year. The glow of a Zoom call is often replacing the glow of a fire-lit family room. However, no matter how we connect with family this holiday season, taking advantage of tim...

It’s that time of the year again when we turn our backs on past mistakes and pledge to do better. We’re talking about News Year’s resolutions.Some people will promise to quit smoking, exercise more frequently or maybe plan to reunite with long lost f...

The room erupted in applause after the first COVID-19 vaccine was given to an OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center critical care advanced practice nurse in Bloomington, Illinois Friday afternoon.Kristin Wilkins, APRN, APN Pulmonology, works with ...

Teenagers are more comfortable reaching out to each other, rather than the adults in their lives because they feel their peers are more likely to understand what they’re going through, according to high school senior Catherine Fuller. Fuller attends ...

On Thursday, the first OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Mission Partners (employees) received COVID-19 vaccines.Emily Burns, MSN, RN-BC, Manager, ICU/PCU, was the first Mission Partner at OSF Little Company of Mary to receive the ...

The first OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center Mission Partners (employees) received COVID-19 vaccines today. "We feel blessed to be able to provide this protection to our frontline workers, and we look forward to the day when the vaccine is a...

It’s that time of the year when the first few snowfalls are met with great anticipation by many. But for adults, snow – especially the heavy stuff – also means lots of shoveling, which can lead to an assortment of health-related problems if you’re no...

Tuesday Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, along with the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Illinois State representative Jehan Gordon-Booth visited the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peo...

The holiday season is the time of year filled with family, festivities and plenty of fantastic food. While this year’s celebration will look different due to COVID-19, a holiday spread remains an important part of any scaled-down gathering. But it’s ...

Over the course of the year, the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly spread across the country, accounting for nearly 15 million cases and nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. since March. Now, the U.S. is nearing a significant milestone: a COVID-19 vaccine. ...

The phrase “emergency use authorization” is becoming part of our talk about COVID-19 vaccines that are awaiting final government approval for distribution. But, what constitutes emergency use?Sandy Salverson, vice president of Pharmacy Operations for...

In an effort to prevent COVID-19 hospital admissions, OSF HealthCare is now offering a cutting edge monoclonal immunotherapy infusion. Bamlanivimab, or BAM, is approved for high risk adult and pediatric COVID-19 positive patients with mild to moderat...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased levels of stress and anxiety for many. Count health care workers among that group. They are reporting significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and concern about their own health.Health care worker...

For some families, the holidays are the only time of the year they see extended family, so the idea of skipping the trip this year can be a hard decision and it can make for a difficult conversation.OSF HealthCare Behavioral Health Director Luke Raym...

The holidays are here, and they often come with a major schedule switch for kids. Whether kids have been going to school online or in person, Thanksgiving and Christmas come with an extended break from schoolwork and classroom schedules, which can tr...

In the midst of a pandemic, families across the nation are rethinking their traditional holiday get-togethers and family gatherings and coming up with ways to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones virtually. A large part of holiday celebration...

OSF HealthCare is joining 100 of the nation’s top health care systems, representing thousands of hospitals in communities across the U.S. with an urgent plea for all Americans to mask up, because wearing a face mask is our best chance at slowing the ...

Every November, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) encourages people to quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout. The campaign is designed to provide an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives.According to the ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every experience of everyday life, including one of the most important milestones – the birth of a child. It is an especially scary time for pregnant women who worry about getting the support they need during ...