Health & Wellness Articles

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.…
02/03/2026
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center welcomes two new women’s health providers
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is expanding its women’s health team with the addition of Teressa Alexander, MD, and Armando San Juan, MD, to the…
02/02/2026
OSF Saint Luke expands orthopedic care in Kewanee with Great Plains Orthopaedics
OSF Saint Luke in Kewanee is pleased to be working in collaboration with Great Plains Orthopaedics to provide patients with exceptional orthopedic care close t…
01/22/2026
Optometry encourages community to prioritize annual eye exams, now accepting VSP insurance
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center – Optometry is reminding the Sauk Valley community about the importance of scheduling an annual eye exam as part …
01/05/2026
Stay heart healthy: Free blood pressure checks offered by OSF Saint Katharine
Regular blood pressure checks are essential for early detection and prevention, according to health experts. To make screenings easy and accessible, OSF Saint…
12/22/2025
OSF ads cab offerings to New Year's Eve LifeRides program
Free rides home for New Year’s Eve will once again be offered by OSF HealthCare’s LifeRides program in Delta County. Rides will be available from 7 p.m. on Wed…