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How to safely treat your child’s seasonal allergies
As spring turns to summer, many of us get the itch to head outdoors. But what about the itch you get when you go outside? One in five Americans suffer from allergies. That’s more than 50 million of us...
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My job in health care risk management
Taking on health care’s most complicated issues requires the right perspective. Maggie Chipman began her career defending hospitals and health care providers in medical malpractice claims, but felt...
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Army veteran finds a new Mission at OSF HealthCare
When he retired from the U.S. Armed Forces after more than 23 years of service, Patrick Barrett wasn’t sure what type of career he’d have as a civilian, but he felt like OSF HealthCare was a good...
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Seven reasons to work a massage into your overall health plan
We all know a massage feels good, but therapeutic massage can help us not just feel better, but get better. Certain types can help relieve pain or other symptoms from a range of health concerns. OSF...
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Hospice nurse finds passion in making good memories for patients
Supporting people at the end of their lives is an important part of Kayla Glisan’s job as an RN case manager with OSF Hospice. Working as a hospital nurse, Kayla saw firsthand how some people...
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Recovery: How to deal with the lasting signs of trauma
Certain kinds of trauma can be easy to recognize – gunshot wounds, assaults, car accidents, natural disasters. Other times traumatic experiences can be much more difficult to identify. “There’s also...
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What I wish I had known about eating disorders before I started treatment
Recovering from an eating disorder can be a difficult, but extremely rewarding experience. With the only comprehensive eating disorders program in Central Illinois, OSF HealthCare Saint Francis...
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The dos and don’ts of applying for jobs from OSF HealthCare recruiters
Applying and interviewing for a new job can be tough – but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. “It shouldn’t be scary applying for a job,” professional recruiter Caitlin Solomon said. “We’re happy to...
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Seven reasons you might be avoiding your mammogram
Stop putting it off > Find a location near you Mammograms are the single most effective tool in detecting early breast cancers. The simple screenings – basically a series of x-rays of the breast...
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How four women in one family found their place at OSF HealthCare
For sisters Anna Jones, Becca Hook and Katie Hook, many of their childhood memories include OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center. “We kind of grew up here with a single mom working in the hospital....
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How to encourage your child with special needs
Raising kids can be a challenge for all parents, but parents of children with special needs can have even more questions about what is right for their child. Children with physical or cognitive...
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Parents: Here’s how to get your picky eaters to try healthy foods
Getting kids to finish their vegetables can be a struggle many parents are familiar with, but teaching kids to make healthy choices doesn’t have to be a fight. “We’re all busy with work and family....
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From nursing school to the surgical floor: An OSF HealthCare career story
Ever since she was a child visiting her mother at work in the hospital, Kris Manalang knew she wanted a career in health care. After completing her general education requirements, Kris started as a...
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Why you should be drinking more water this winter
Staying hydrated isn’t something that comes first to mind for many of us during the cooler months. But staying hydrated is an important part of staying healthy, regardless of the season. “It’s really...
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Career-seekers: Here’s how to write a CV that stands out
As director of provider recruitment, Rachel Reliford has seen a lot of CVs – some of them better than others. These documents are unique to each person, so no two will ever be exactly the same, but...
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How are Magnet-designated hospitals different?
Magnet designation is a prestigious credential given by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, to hospitals that demonstrate nursing...
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Tele-breastfeeding gives moms advice from home
When new moms need answers, the experts at the OSF Saint Francis Breastfeeding Resource Center can use tele-breastfeeding appointments to provide them.
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Heart transplant: A second chance at life
A heart transplant is, for most patients, a last chance at life when all other treatments have failed. “Heart failure happens after years and years. It’s a disease that slowly takes over your life,”...
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How therapy turned ‘can’t’ into ‘can’ for this man with Parkinson’s
After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the list of things that Wendell Magner couldn’t do on his own was growing. Tremors in his hands and feet made it hard to write, drive and dress...
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Measles 101: What you should know
You might have heard a lot about measles, but separating fact from fiction can be difficult in the age of social media. Here’s what you should know about the disease. What is measles? Measles, also...
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