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.

feel all your emotions to avoid the toxic positivity trap

How positivity can sometimes hurt your mental health

October 2, 2020

Two surgeons washing hands prior to elective surgery

What is an elective surgery?

September 30, 2020

Senior woman with diabetes checking blood glucose levels.

COVID-19 and Diabetes: Managing your risk

September 28, 2020

Young girl student engaged in virtual learning on laptop at home.

5 tips for at-home learning

September 26, 2020

Active African-American senior couple in a warm embrace on an autumn day.

Understanding the type of Medicare coverage you need

September 23, 2020

Middle-aged male reading about mental health.

Signs of mental illness: How to spot them and offer help

September 21, 2020