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Common medical statistics often wrong or misleading

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Cold plunging: Do the benefits outweigh the risks

WebThe individuals in the videos claim the cold plunging helps with many things, from improving sleep to supporting a healthy immune system. Anne Orzechowski, an OSF HealthCare …

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Expanding telemedicine education to increase rural access to care

WebKey Takeaways:1.5 million Illinois residents lack access to health care because they're in rural or underserved communitiesOSF HealthCare and Illinois State University are …

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A New Type of Urgent Care for A New Generation

WebOSF HealthCare has launched OSF Urgo, a new, modern urgent care, which is designed to meet the wants and needs of individuals and families who are not yet ready or willing to …

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Expanding hospital-based innovation hubs to promote ‘what if’ …

WebBuchen adds, “Then they build on each other's ideas and that really supports the transformation of health care.” OSF Innovation researched and found a platform called …

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OSF partnering with US HealthVest on new behavioral health …

WebOSF HealthCare and US HealthVest have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture to build a behavioral health facility in Peoria, Illinois. Together they will develop and …

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5 things to know about metabolic health

WebThe five criteria of metabolic health: waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose level, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level and triglyceride level. Avoiding …

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OSF is bringing hospital-level care home to Rockford-area residents

WebThe success of the OSF OnCall Digital Hospital in Peoria has paved the way for expansion to Rockford, Illinois. OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center is preparing to …

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Taking Care of Seniors

WebBefore the COVID-19 pandemic even struck, food insecurity in the senior population was a real problem in America. The most recent report from Feeding America found that 7.3% …

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OSF, State of Illinois prepare for PACE

WebThe landscape of health care available for older adults in Illinois is evolving. OSF HealthCare is in the application process to partner with the State of Illinois to improve …

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New Medicare Advantage Plans from Medica features OSF providers

WebMedicare Beneficiaries in the Peoria-Bloomington area will have a new option for health care coverage for 2024. OSF HealthCare, a Peoria-based integrated health …

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OSF HealthCare, Pointcore, and GE HealthCare enter strategic care …

WebGE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, …

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New OSF Cancer Institute will advance specialized treatment

WebIn the past decade, breakthrough treatments for cancer have emerged requiring a personalized approach. The new OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute on the campus of …

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Recognizing the mind-body connection to manage chronic illness

WebMost importantly, Dr. Sears says understanding the mind-body connection is important because mental health issues such as stress can cause physical symptoms and vice …

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OSF approved for change of ownership of Peru hospital

WebThe Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has approved a Certificate of Exemption (COE) application by OSF HealthCare for a change in ownership of the St. …

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OSF HealthCare to open hospital in Peru

WebMore than a year after it closed, Peru’s hospital is reopening as OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Peru.The hospital, located at 925 West St., is tentatively …

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COVID-19 Vaccine: “The benefits outweigh the risks.”

WebSince 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 …

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