2023
July
18,
2023
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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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May
10,
2023
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
After three years of shut-downs, mask mandates and social distancing, COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency.
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February
17,
2023
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11:02 AM
America/Chicago
The COVID-19 pandemic has left lingering impacts, deepening loneliness and grief that continues to have a tight grip on many people.
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2022
September
29,
2022
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
Health experts are urging people to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines in order to protect themselves this fall and winter.
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September
26,
2022
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09:26 AM
America/Chicago
The CDC and ACIP recommend a higher-dose flu vaccine for people 65 and older.
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September
13,
2022
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16:52 PM
America/Chicago
OSF Jump Simulation Educational Operations Director Nikki Delinski ranks in the Top 5 Emerging Training Leaders by Training, a leading national industry publication.
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August
31,
2022
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14:33 PM
America/Chicago
OSF OnCall Digital Hospital welcomed its first patient earlier this month and provided him with hospital-level care at home where he could be with his wife and daughter.
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July
14,
2022
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18:00 PM
America/Chicago
Hospital ERs and urgent care facilities are overwhelmed with people experiencing COVID-like symptoms. But mild symptoms like sore throats and headaches can be treated at home, say medical experts. ...
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June
21,
2022
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05:00 AM
America/Chicago
Shield CU test sites have closed as of June 2022, and officials are reflecting on the work done to keep residents safe from COVID-19.
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March
24,
2022
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
You’re a patient, and your health care provider has talked to you about taking part in a clinical trial – research to see how care can be delivered better. Trials can last weeks to years. You could do them at home or need to make regular trips to a c...
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2021
September
10,
2021
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12:36 PM
America/Chicago
大流行的穿着和雇主的尝试forge ahead in this new environment, mental health concerns in the work force are becoming more commonplace. Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare is making sure employers are aware of a free, 24-7 su...
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April
14,
2021
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09:56 AM
America/Chicago
Seven research projects are sharing slightly more than $400,000 in funding through the Jump ARCHES research and development program to address challenges and expand on lessons learned about COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.The Jump ARCHES program is...
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March
26,
2021
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12:25 PM
America/Chicago
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 carries many medical mysteries that might take years for researchers to understand. But right now, it’s important to find support for possibly millions of people globally who, weeks and months after seemingl...
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March
18,
2021
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14:06 PM
America/Chicago
While stories of people clamoring for a COVID-19 vaccine are dominating headlines, a recent survey by CNN shows 1 in 4 people are hesitant to get vaccinated.There are many reasons for the hesitation, and among them is a concern the vaccine will negat...
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February
18,
2021
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14:19 PM
America/Chicago
Safety data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare – including the most severe – anaphylaxis shock – which occurred in 2 to 5 people for every one million doses of the Pfizer v...
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February
11,
2021
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16:43 PM
America/Chicago
Peoria, Illinois-based OSF HealthCare is proud to have four hospitals recognized as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation. OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, St. J...
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February
05,
2021
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11:59 AM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare is piloting seven new thermal touchless scanning tools it has purchased for select locations, including OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park and Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee, Illinois along with the OSF Cardi...
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2020
November
17,
2020
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17:21 PM
America/Chicago
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 ...
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