Health & Wellness News

04/17/2026
OSF HealthCare expands orthopedic services in Ster
OSF HealthCare is welcoming Chris Herbert, APRN, to OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling, where he will begin seeing patients April 23 at 1840 1st …
04/13/2026
Small daily habit can prevent big problems for those with diabetes
Regular foot care is essential for anyone living with diabetes, and daily foot checks can prevent small problems from turning into serious infections, accordin…
04/10/2026
Powerful Tools for Caregivers virtual class series offers support, confidence and practical skills
Family caregivers give so much of themselves while caring for loved ones. A new Virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series is designed to support careg…
04/09/2026
OSF HealthCare offers community class on nutrition and heart disease prevention in Princeton
OSF HealthCare is inviting community members to take an active role in their heart health during an interactive educational class focused on nutrition and hear…
03/30/2026
OSF HealthCare offers free skin cancer screenings in Ottawa
The OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Radiation Oncology at the Fox River Cancer, 1200 Starfire Drive, is offering a free skin cancer screening f…
03/16/2026
OSF Saint Katharine undergoing “Epic upgrade”; introducing new electronic medical records system on April 1
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center will go live April 1, 2026, with an “Epic upgrade,” transitioning to the Epic electronic medical record (EMR). Th…
03/12/2026
OSF Saint Katharine Moms on the Move walking group returns with weekly meet-ups
After strong growth and overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is expanding its Moms on the Move wal…
03/10/2026
A podiatrist’s perspective: Shoes on or off indoors
A growing trend on social media promotes the idea that going barefoot is more “natural” and beneficial for foot health. But according to Brandon Gumbiner, DPM,…
03/05/2026
OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy welcomes Stephanie Amor-Arteaga, APRN
OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce that Stephanie Amor‑Arteaga, APRN, will be joining the care team at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy, ex…
02/18/2026
Free hearing screenings and hearing aid cleanings offered March 11
Sauk valley residents are invited to take part in free hearing screenings and complimentary hearing aid cleanings on Wednesday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…