Articles tagged with 'pharmacy' | OSF HealthCare

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2026
September
07,
2026
| 10:03 AM America/Chicago
Weight loss drugs are more popular than ever, leading people to seek options that are quicker and cheaper than an in-person doctor visit. How can you tell if online pharmacies are legitimate?
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July
14,
2026
| 08:48 AM America/Chicago
Hot weather can affect both your medications and your health, so store medicines out of heat and humidity, stay hydrated, and ask your pharmacist how to use them safely in the heat and sunshine.
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2025
May
14,
2025
| 08:50 AM America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare has earned the prestigious American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Certified Center of Excellence™ in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice designation.
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March
27,
2025
| 02:00 AM America/Chicago
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are known for treating pounding headaches and fighting fevers. But what else do you need to know about these popular pain relievers? 
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March
05,
2025
| 07:55 AM America/Chicago
An online search will yield plenty of at-home hacks for migraines. They're not cure-alls, but some are actually backed up by science.
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February
25,
2025
| 07:29 AM America/Chicago
Spring allergies will be here soon. Treatment is not as simple as grabbing the first medicine you see on the pharmacy shelf or bathroom counter.
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February
19,
2025
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Older adults might skip getting a prescription from a health care provider in favor of a pharmacy shelf. That could lead to unintentional medication misuse and deadly side effects.
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2024
December
11,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Sudafed has been a household name for decades. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined one of its ingredients—Sudafed PE—is not effective and should be banned from over-the-counter use.
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December
02,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
The FDA claims Sudafed PE, one of Sudafed’s more popular items, is not effective and should be banned from over-the-counter use. 
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October
02,
2024
| 10:18 AM America/Chicago
OSF OnCall Urgent Care on N Sheridan Road in Peoria reopened after being closed due to staffing issues since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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October
01,
2024
| 14:00 PM America/Chicago
Sycamore and surrounding communities in and around DeKalb County have embraced a new medical option for urgent care – the OSF OnCall Urgent Care clinic that opened in August.The number of daily visits to the retail urgent care clinic at 661 S Peace
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September
11,
2024
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.
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August
29,
2024
| 09:47 AM America/Chicago
A new COVID-19 vaccine is available for Americans. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks about the difference in the vaccine and where to get it.
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March
28,
2024
| 13:57 PM America/Chicago
Polypharmacy is the medical term used to describe taking several medications, which can lead to possible side effects. That's why it's important to review your medications with your care team. 
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2023
March
30,
2023
| 15:00 PM America/Chicago
The OSF Specialty Pharmacy will supply medications to patients who are facing all kinds of different disease. They could be for patients with arthritis, gastrointestinal issues, neurological disorders, and much more.
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