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.

Young girl with ear infection.

Ear infections: When to treat at home and when to call a doctor

November 11, 2020

man with towel around neck gargles mouthwash in bathroom

Take it from a dentist: Don’t rely on mouthwash to protect you from COVID-19

November 9, 2020

senior man stands solemnly outside in a coat and scarf during winter

Extended winter blues could be SAD

November 6, 2020

Doctor at desk in face mask and gloves with tongue depressor; patient hands visible in foreground

What to know about strep throat

November 1, 2020

one hand offers another a soda while the other gesture rejection

Improve your health during No Soda November

October 31, 2020

African-American woman with a painful ear infection

Adults can get ear infections, too

October 29, 2020