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food noise
food intake
processed foods
skipping meals
What's all the (food) noise about?
23
April
2026
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12:00 PM
America/Chicago
We all crave a favorite meal or treat from time to time. But if it consumes your every waking moment, you might be experiencing food noise.
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Minimally invasive surgery transforms women’s health care
22
April
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Women dealing with a number of gynecologic issues may now find relief through the advanced surgical options available at OSF HealthCare.
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feature
More than moles
21
April
2026
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08:00 AM
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, corresponding with outdoor warm weather activities. Skin lesions come in many forms, and you should know when to see an expert.
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This little piggy went the wrong way
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20
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10:30 AM
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April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Bunions and hammer toes are common issues associated with ill-fitting footwear.
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Breaking the stigma of pelvic floor dysfunction
April
16
,
2026
|
17:00 PM
America/Chicago
Pelvic floor therapy can offer hope to people suffering from pain, incontinence and even constipation.
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Excessive drinking is a slippery slope
April
15
,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
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Non-invasive spine surgery offers hope after years of pain
March
31
,
2026
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Non-invasive spine surgery is available at OSF HealthCare for people who have conditions that meet the criteria.
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OSF OnCall Contact Center to receive Outstanding Contact Center Culture Award
March
23
,
2026
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09:08 AM
America/Chicago
Healthcare Contact Center Times is awarding OSF OnCall with its Outstanding Contact Center Award for its positive and empowering workplace with increasing call quality and a nearly 15% boost in net promoter scores.
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3D imaging technology changes surgical plan and life for OSF patient
March
04
,
2026
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08:00 AM
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Novel 3D imaging technology at OSF HealthCare allowed a surgeon to avoid removing a patient’s ribs, dramatically improving his outcome and recovery from a rare form of lung cancer.
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Your guide to the 2026 flu, COVID-19 and RSV season
February
04
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2026
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12:38 PM
America/Chicago
After a difficult 2024-2025 respiratory illness season, OSF experts offers insights into the current season and advice on how to stay healthy.
Read more
Dangerous flu complications in children
February
03
,
2026
|
13:00 PM
America/Chicago
The flu isn't just a seasonal inconvenience. It's one of the worst viruses, according to Dr. Mustafa Bakir. One that can lead to deadly complications.
Read more
Flu vaccination rates remain alarmingly low
January
27
,
2026
|
11:59 AM
America/Chicago
Across all age ranges, flu vaccination rates remain alarmingly low. Dr. Mustafa Bakir discusses the consequences of low vaccination rates, which he's seen firsthand.
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OSF HealthCare expanding OSF Cancer Institute
18
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OSF breaks ground on Brimfield medical office building
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OSF offering low-dose radiotherapy at Danville cancer center
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OSF upgrades ultrasound technology across Ministry
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OSF HealthCare announces new President for the health system
15
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OSF, ImpactLife help provide blood services to Eureka-Goodfield EMS
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OSF Little Company of Mary Crystal Heart Ball 2026
07
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OSF Cancer Institute opens head and neck survivorship clinic
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OSF HealthCare Announces Retirement of Tom Hammerton
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OSF withdraws Ottawa replacement hospital permit
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OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary to retire North Pavilion
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OSF ready to open OB and ICU services in Peru
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OSF to transition services following state approval
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Illinois Board approves OSF HealthCare plan
07
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OSF HealthCare Earns 2025 Most Wired Award
05
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Dr. James McGee named President of OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute
29
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OSF Children’s Hospital first in region with “smart” cochlear implant
22
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OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home unveils beacon of light
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OSF HealthCare to move forward with modernized regional care plan
25
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Forbes names OSF as one of America’s Best Employers for healthcare professionals
17
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OSF Saint Anthony’s achieves ANCC’s Magnet with Distinction
09
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OSF approved for multi-million-dollar award to improve hypertension care
08
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OSF Children’s Hospital goes gold for childhood cancer
08
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OSF Cancer Institute welcomes oncology research leader
03
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OSF launches Saturday morning sports injury clinic
21
Aug
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OSF named one of America’s Best-In-State employers by Forbes
13
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OSF HealthCare announces update on regional services
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OSF Heart of Mary receives prestigious nursing award
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OSF HealthCare transforming care to meet critical needs
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OSF offers healing program for survivors of sexual assault
20
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Heather Bomstad named president, OSF Saint Clare and Saint Paul
15
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Groundbreaking held for Meadowview Behavioral Hospital
14
May
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OSF pharmacies earn ASHP Center of Excellence designation
21
Apr
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OSF APP Fellowship program adds hospitalist medicine track
12
Apr
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Illinois State University celebrates OSF HealthCare naming its Athletic Indoor Practice Center
07
Apr
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OSF HealthCare announces new Central Region CEO
02
Apr
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Mobile sensory carts support neurodiverse patients
01
Apr
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OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center names new president
01
Apr
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Why you should plan for life’s end
27
Mar
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10:45 AM
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OSF HealthCare names chief nurse executive
20
Mar
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OSF leaders recognized among the best by Becker’s
03
Feb
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OSF HealthCare hosts blessing event for new dental clinic
23
Jan
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OSF HealthCare announces new chief strategy officer
16
Jan
2025
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OSF Colleges of Nursing names first provost
09
Jan
2025
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15:11 PM
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OSF Little Company of Mary Crystal Heart Ball honoring Christmas Without Cancer
23
Dec
2024
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08:00 AM
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OSF HealthCare Receives Prestigious Nursing Award
12
Dec
2024
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10:18 AM
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Zach Yoder named president at OSF Saint Anthony’s
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CDPH Podcast: ¿Alergia o Asma?
May
27
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2025
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Virginia Morgan, enfermera especializada en medicina familiar de OSF HealthCare, explica qué son las alergias, cómo se desarrollan y qué métodos existen para saber si eres alérgico a algo.
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CDPH Podcast: Lo que debes saber sobre el sarampión
May
02
,
2025
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13:30 PM
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Virginia Morgan, enfermera de medicina familiar de
OSF Healthcare
, quien nos explica qué es el sarampión, y los síntomas más comunes.
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No se trague el dolor
July
15
,
2024
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08:03 AM
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El Dr. Samuel Vázquez es cirujano general en OSF HealthCare. Muchos de los pacientes que trata sufren de dolor de estómago agudo que termina siendo algo más grave.
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New OSF HealthCare CEO Conger eyes continued growth, improvement in care
Michelle Conger has taken over as CEO of OSF HealthCare after years of strategic leadership, aiming to expand high-level care and ensure patients can access the system’s full range of services regardless of where they enter. In this profile from WCBU, NPR-based station in Peoria, Illinois, Conger highlights ongoing challenges such as staffing shortages, rising costs, and post-pandemic pressures, while emphasizing investments in partnerships, digital health, and facility expansion to improve access and sustainability.
15
Apr
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Spring clean your health
Lucas Edwards, physician assistant at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about taking stock of your health in the spring.
15
Apr
2026
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Overcoming exam fears
WAND-TV talks with Lisa Lawrence, behavioral health provider at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about test anxiety.
15
Apr
2026
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Spring allergies have sprung
Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, a physician who sees patients in the emergency department at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WCIA about allergies.
14
Apr
2026
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Ciprofloxacin and coffee
Casey Zaring, PharmD, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about ciprofloxacin and coffee.
14
Apr
2026
www.singlecare.com
Overlooked signs of aging
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Reader's Digest about aging.
07
Apr
2026
www.thehealthy.com
What is ashwagandha?
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with health.com about ashwagandha.
07
Apr
2026
www.health.com
Tackling food insecurity
WAND-TV covers OSF HealthCare involvement in the Healthy Champaign County Food Summit
27
Mar
2026
www.wandtv.com
Careers In View: Dr. Isha McConkey
Illinois Business Journal profiles Dr. Isha McConkey, physician at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
26
Mar
2026
www.ibjonline.com
Illinois EDC taps powerhouse leaders to board
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation (formerly Intersect Illinois) has announced new appointments to its board of directors: Michelle Conger, president and incoming CEO of OSF HealthCare; and Sierra Signorelli, CEO, Zurich U.S. and CEO of Commercial Insurance for Zurich Insurance. Throughout her tenure at OSF, which began in 1993 in a clinical role, Conger has championed innovation, strategic excellence, and patient-focused care.
19
Mar
2026
www.illinoisedc.org
Getting kids interested in health care
KMOV visits OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, for a kids health fair.
13
Mar
2026
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What's the right treatment for a sinus infection?
Brian Laird, PharmD, MBA, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about proper treatment for a sinus infection.
06
Mar
2026
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The stork has landed
Chambana Today covers the opening of a resource closet for moms at OSF HealthCare in Forsyth, Illinois.
04
Mar
2026
chambanatoday.com
Ibuprofen 101
OSF HealthCare pharmacist Sarah Sheley talks with Parade about proper ibuprofen use.
16
Jan
2026
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Sticking to 2026 weight loss goals
Riverbender talks with Rachel Bult, dietitian at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about weight loss resolutions.
13
Jan
2026
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What is time blindness?
Dr. Ari Lakritz, psychologist at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about time blindness.
02
Jan
2026
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The scoop on pomegranate juice
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Health.com about pomegranate juice.
02
Jan
2026
www.health.com
All about self-awareness
Brittany Algee, mental health provider at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about sefl-awareness.
22
Dec
2025
www.everydayhealth.com
Shared Data, Shared Success
OSF HealthCare connected with Aetna over Payer Platform to exchange medical records electronically, eliminating workflow inefficiencies and administrative burdens. This helped reduce denials and accelerated payments.
15
Dec
2025
www.epicshare.org
Student-built manger livens up OSF Sacred Heart lobby
The News-Gazette writes about a student-led project to bring a manger to the lobby at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.
10
Dec
2025
www.news-gazette.com
Careers In View: Lisa Schepers
Illinois Business Journal profiles Lisa Schepers, chief nursing officer at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
05
Dec
2025
www.ibjonline.com
What to do if your medication is recalled
Brian Laird, pharmacy manager at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Understood.org about medication recalls.
02
Dec
2025
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Dr. Jun Zhang on Becker's Healthcare Podcast
24
Nov
2025
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‘I’m an Oncology Dietitian—Here Are the 5 Foods I Always Have in My Kitchen’
24
Nov
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Colleen Reynolds
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Media Relations Coordinator
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feature
food noise
food intake
processed foods
skipping meals
What's all the (food) noise about?
23
April
2026
|
12:00 PM
America/Chicago
We all crave a favorite meal or treat from time to time. But if it consumes your every waking moment, you might be experiencing food noise.
Read more
feature
Minimally invasive surgery transforms women’s health care
22
April
2026
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Women dealing with a number of gynecologic issues may now find relief through the advanced surgical options available at OSF HealthCare.
Read more
feature
More than moles
21
April
2026
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, corresponding with outdoor warm weather activities. Skin lesions come in many forms, and you should know when to see an expert.
Read more
Featured Stories
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This little piggy went the wrong way
April
20
,
2026
|
10:30 AM
America/Chicago
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Bunions and hammer toes are common issues associated with ill-fitting footwear.
Read more
Breaking the stigma of pelvic floor dysfunction
April
16
,
2026
|
17:00 PM
America/Chicago
Pelvic floor therapy can offer hope to people suffering from pain, incontinence and even constipation.
Read more
Excessive drinking is a slippery slope
April
15
,
2026
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. Read about the consequences of excessive drinking.
Read more
View all
Innovation & Digital Health
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Non-invasive spine surgery offers hope after years of pain
March
31
,
2026
|
01:00 AM
America/Chicago
Non-invasive spine surgery is available at OSF HealthCare for people who have conditions that meet the criteria.
Read more
OSF OnCall Contact Center to receive Outstanding Contact Center Culture Award
March
23
,
2026
|
09:08 AM
America/Chicago
Healthcare Contact Center Times is awarding OSF OnCall with its Outstanding Contact Center Award for its positive and empowering workplace with increasing call quality and a nearly 15% boost in net promoter scores.
Read more
3D imaging technology changes surgical plan and life for OSF patient
March
04
,
2026
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Novel 3D imaging technology at OSF HealthCare allowed a surgeon to avoid removing a patient’s ribs, dramatically improving his outcome and recovery from a rare form of lung cancer.
Read more
View all
Respiratory Illness Stories
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Your guide to the 2026 flu, COVID-19 and RSV season
February
04
,
2026
|
12:38 PM
America/Chicago
After a difficult 2024-2025 respiratory illness season, OSF experts offers insights into the current season and advice on how to stay healthy.
Read more
Dangerous flu complications in children
February
03
,
2026
|
13:00 PM
America/Chicago
The flu isn't just a seasonal inconvenience. It's one of the worst viruses, according to Dr. Mustafa Bakir. One that can lead to deadly complications.
Read more
Flu vaccination rates remain alarmingly low
January
27
,
2026
|
11:59 AM
America/Chicago
Across all age ranges, flu vaccination rates remain alarmingly low. Dr. Mustafa Bakir discusses the consequences of low vaccination rates, which he's seen firsthand.
Read more
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23
Mar
2026
|
08:21 AM
America/Chicago
OSF names Zach Yoder president of select hospitals
03
Mar
2026
|
14:59 PM
America/Chicago
OSF named to Becker's 165 top places to work in healthcare
19
Feb
2026
|
14:00 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare expanding OSF Cancer Institute
18
Feb
2026
|
16:07 PM
America/Chicago
OSF breaks ground on Brimfield medical office building
04
Feb
2026
|
06:57 AM
America/Chicago
OSF offering low-dose radiotherapy at Danville cancer center
28
Jan
2026
|
10:39 AM
America/Chicago
OSF upgrades ultrasound technology across Ministry
19
Jan
2026
|
14:47 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare announces new President for the health system
15
Jan
2026
|
15:25 PM
America/Chicago
OSF, ImpactLife help provide blood services to Eureka-Goodfield EMS
09
Jan
2026
|
10:14 AM
America/Chicago
OSF Little Company of Mary Crystal Heart Ball 2026
07
Jan
2026
|
12:13 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Cancer Institute opens head and neck survivorship clinic
02
Jan
2026
|
10:12 AM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare Announces Retirement of Tom Hammerton
23
Dec
2025
|
14:30 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare announces interim leadership changes
08
Dec
2025
|
16:30 PM
America/Chicago
OSF withdraws Ottawa replacement hospital permit
03
Dec
2025
|
16:50 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary to retire North Pavilion
02
Dec
2025
|
11:46 AM
America/Chicago
OSF ready to open OB and ICU services in Peru
21
Nov
2025
|
10:20 AM
America/Chicago
OSF to transition services following state approval
19
Nov
2025
|
10:43 AM
America/Chicago
Illinois Board approves OSF HealthCare plan
07
Nov
2025
|
08:27 AM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare Earns 2025 Most Wired Award
05
Nov
2025
|
06:09 AM
America/Chicago
Dr. James McGee named President of OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute
29
Oct
2025
|
12:32 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Children’s Hospital first in region with “smart” cochlear implant
22
Oct
2025
|
16:00 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home unveils beacon of light
17
Oct
2025
|
15:36 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare to move forward with modernized regional care plan
25
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CDPH Podcast: ¿Alergia o Asma?
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Virginia Morgan, enfermera especializada en medicina familiar de OSF HealthCare, explica qué son las alergias, cómo se desarrollan y qué métodos existen para saber si eres alérgico a algo.
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New OSF HealthCare CEO Conger eyes continued growth, improvement in care
Michelle Conger has taken over as CEO of OSF HealthCare after years of strategic leadership, aiming to expand high-level care and ensure patients can access the system’s full range of services regardless of where they enter. In this profile from WCBU, NPR-based station in Peoria, Illinois, Conger highlights ongoing challenges such as staffing shortages, rising costs, and post-pandemic pressures, while emphasizing investments in partnerships, digital health, and facility expansion to improve access and sustainability.
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Spring clean your health
Lucas Edwards, physician assistant at OSF HealthCare in Godfrey, Illinois, talks with Riverbender about taking stock of your health in the spring.
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Overcoming exam fears
WAND-TV talks with Lisa Lawrence, behavioral health provider at OSF HealthCare in Alton, Illinois, about test anxiety.
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Spring allergies have sprung
Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, a physician who sees patients in the emergency department at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with WCIA about allergies.
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Ciprofloxacin and coffee
Casey Zaring, PharmD, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about ciprofloxacin and coffee.
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Overlooked signs of aging
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Reader's Digest about aging.
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What is ashwagandha?
Dr. John Rinker of OSF Saint James in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with health.com about ashwagandha.
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Tackling food insecurity
WAND-TV covers OSF HealthCare involvement in the Healthy Champaign County Food Summit
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Careers In View: Dr. Isha McConkey
Illinois Business Journal profiles Dr. Isha McConkey, physician at OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois.
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Illinois EDC taps powerhouse leaders to board
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation (formerly Intersect Illinois) has announced new appointments to its board of directors: Michelle Conger, president and incoming CEO of OSF HealthCare; and Sierra Signorelli, CEO, Zurich U.S. and CEO of Commercial Insurance for Zurich Insurance. Throughout her tenure at OSF, which began in 1993 in a clinical role, Conger has championed innovation, strategic excellence, and patient-focused care.
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Getting kids interested in health care
KMOV visits OSF Saint Anthony's in Alton, Illinois, for a kids health fair.
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What's the right treatment for a sinus infection?
Brian Laird, PharmD, MBA, pharmacy operations manager at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with SingleCare about proper treatment for a sinus infection.
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The stork has landed
Chambana Today covers the opening of a resource closet for moms at OSF HealthCare in Forsyth, Illinois.
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Ibuprofen 101
OSF HealthCare pharmacist Sarah Sheley talks with Parade about proper ibuprofen use.
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Sticking to 2026 weight loss goals
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What is time blindness?
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The scoop on pomegranate juice
Dr. John Rinker of OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, Illinois, talks with Health.com about pomegranate juice.
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All about self-awareness
Brittany Algee, mental health provider at OSF HealthCare in Urbana, Illinois, talks with Everyday Health about sefl-awareness.
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Shared Data, Shared Success
OSF HealthCare connected with Aetna over Payer Platform to exchange medical records electronically, eliminating workflow inefficiencies and administrative burdens. This helped reduce denials and accelerated payments.
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Student-built manger livens up OSF Sacred Heart lobby
The News-Gazette writes about a student-led project to bring a manger to the lobby at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.
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Careers In View: Lisa Schepers
Illinois Business Journal profiles Lisa Schepers, chief nursing officer at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
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What to do if your medication is recalled
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