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2024
March
15,
2024
| 08:47 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare and Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) have opened an easily accessible donor milk dispensary at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
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March
08,
2024
| 11:06 AM America/Chicago
OpenSurg, Inc., a cutting-edge health care technology company headquartered in Chicago and with offices in Peoria, has announced a significant milestone in its mission to enhance patient safety and streamline operating room processes.OpenSurg
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February
23,
2024
| 08:25 AM America/Chicago
OSF Medical Group has opened an OBGYN Clinic in Peoria, Illinois at 9128 Lindbergh Dr. This commitment will ensure many community members will receive high-quality, affordable care.
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February
21,
2024
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
The OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute has received a $1 million gift from The Woods Foundation (TWF), a private foundation based in Lincoln, Illinois.The OSF Cancer Institute, a 180,000 square foot facility opens that opens this month, houses a proton
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February
14,
2024
| 11:33 AM America/Chicago
New, potentially life-saving options for cancer patients are coming to Illinois.  And  how therapy and water go hand in hand. The 180,000 square foot OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute opens this month in Peoria. In addition to
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February
09,
2024
| 14:22 PM America/Chicago
James McGee, MD, has been appointed the founding director of the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute. Dr. McGee will serve as a clinical leader in the development and implementation of research, innovation, clinical and academic initiatives at the
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January
17,
2024
| 08:50 AM America/Chicago
More than one million people are living with multiple sclerosis, including actress Christina Applegate, who was back in the news this week.
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January
12,
2024
| 09:55 AM America/Chicago
OSF OnCall is bringing its Digital Hospital to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, allowing patients who qualify to receive hospital-level care at home.
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2023
November
07,
2023
| 08:23 AM America/Chicago
Paving the way for the future of health care workers, OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce a 42% increase in enrollment in the fall 2023 semester in the OSF colleges of nursing. Most of the enrollment has been into the graduate program, with
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November
01,
2023
| 13:31 PM America/Chicago
In this week's health highlights: how the fall can be challenging for those with severe breathing disorders. Plus, how to prioritize your overall wellness. 
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October
30,
2023
| 09:51 AM America/Chicago
“During cancer, you have that mindset of ‘am I going to be able to achieve the things that I want? Am I still going to have that future I dreamt of?”These questions flooded the mind of Savanna Christensen in June 2020 when she received her first
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October
23,
2023
| 14:50 PM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare has earned the 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). This marks the twelfth straight year OSF has achieved this honor.The Digital Health
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October
05,
2023
| 08:38 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hosted roughly 75 nurses from around the State of Illinois for SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training. This was in collaboration with the Illinois Attorney General's office.
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September
29,
2023
| 12:11 PM America/Chicago
An Illinois Science & Technology Coalition  report supports an OSF HealthCare effort to expand academic partnerships to advance health care innovation.
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September
19,
2023
| 10:44 AM America/Chicago
ACL injuries are possible in fall sports. While they can happen out of nowhere, hear how you can be proactive to protect your body.
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September
19,
2023
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Según un estudio publicado en Journal Pediatrics, la obesidad precoz puede provocar problemas de salud física y mental a lo largo de toda la vida.
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August
25,
2023
| 15:34 PM America/Chicago
Heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke. But how do we prevent it from happening? Dr. Brian Curtis breaks down preventative measures during the hot summer months.
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August
21,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
From health care and innovation to professional sports and entrepreneurs, Greater Peoria has it all.The “River City” - located in central Illinois along the Illinois River and established in 1691, boasts a rich history. The Choose Greater Peoria
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August
07,
2023
| 10:19 AM America/Chicago
A new pulmonary valve allows some patients to have a new lease on life. The new technology aims to enhance patients' daily lives, and extend their life-spans.
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August
01,
2023
| 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Medica  is expanding in the Illinois market this fall in collaboration with OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system based in Peoria, Illinois, committed to delivering exceptional care.
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July
31,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
A TikTok video has gone viral claiming only eating fruits for 72 hours will detoxify your body. Is this fact or fiction? OSF Dietitian Ashley Simper responds to the claims.
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July
24,
2023
| 09:02 AM America/Chicago
Overuse injuries that aren't treated properly can cause long-lasting, chronic health problems. Here's how to identify overuse injuries and treat them.
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July
18,
2023
| 15:28 PM America/Chicago
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center was chosen by the National Institutes of Health to host long COVID trials.  167 patients have been enrolled in the program in the Peoria-area.
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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
08,
2023
| 14:15 PM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare Foundation and KBSTRONG Foundation are collaborating to bring world-class glioblastoma research, programs and services to patients in central Illinois and beyond.We are pleased to share that the KBSTRONG Foundation has
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May
03,
2023
| 11:43 AM America/Chicago
The biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the spring of 2023 have been announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization for patient safety. Nearly 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. are assigned A, B, C, D and F letter
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April
27,
2023
| 18:00 PM America/Chicago
Some TikTok users swear by  magnesium to improve sleep, but there isn't medical evidence to back that claim.  There is no disputing, however, the importance of magnesium for overall health. 
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April
24,
2023
| 14:06 PM America/Chicago
A cross-country paired exchange kidney donation gave an Illinois man his life back.
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March
16,
2023
| 10:54 AM America/Chicago
As Hollywood stars bring Ozempic into the limelight, the OSF Weight Management team walks through healthy lifestyle choices.
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January
11,
2023
| 15:20 PM America/Chicago
Charlene Aaron, PhD, RN, has been named president for Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and Saint Anthony College of Nursing. Her new position begins July 5. Dr. Aaron will lead Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in
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