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.

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Emergency room or urgent care: Where should you go?

August 6, 2025

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How much sleep do I need?

July 25, 2025

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Top exercises to do at your desk

July 18, 2025

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Hospice Care: The Last Gift You Can Give

May 13, 2025

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How much protein do you really need?

April 24, 2025

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How to Lower Your Cortisol

April 7, 2025