Welcome to the OSF HealthCare Blog

Staying up to date on what's happening in health care can be a challenge these days. The OSF HealthCare Blog offers you the latest thinking on health care innovation, wellness, preventive medicine, diet, fitness and more. Hear from OSF HealthCare experts as well as from our patients who experience our care first hand.

Two people with masks sit far apart from each other on a bench to help prevent the spread of COVID.

Can the COVID-19 vaccine really prevent infection?

November 1, 2021

Man standing in bathroom with toilet paper

How to treat hemorrhoids

October 28, 2021

care team wonrker holding a vial with "COVID-19 vaccine" printed on it

What is a booster shot and why do I need it?

October 25, 2021

Young man learning how to clean a kitchen countertop with gloves and cleaning solution.

What you should know about natural cleaners

October 22, 2021

How to limit your child’s risk for sports injuries

October 18, 2021

Man talking to doctor about care plan

How and why you should be screened for prostate cancer

October 15, 2021