Summer Running Safety
Summer means plenty of outdoor activities. For people who enjoy exercising, are looking to start a new fitness routine, or who are avid runners, this means lacing up the running shoes and heading outside for a run in the summer heat. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 40 million Americans run […]
Summer Running Safety
Summer means plenty of outdoor activities. For people who enjoy exercising, are looking to start a new fitness routine, or who are avid runners, this means lacing up the running shoes and heading outside for a run in the summer heat. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 40 million Americans […]
Kids are Cuckoo for CoCoMelon
The 21st century introduced to us a whole world of technology that has grown rapidly year by year. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the time kids spent inside and on screens significantly increased. While there are ongoing debates on the topic of technology and kids, one thing is certain: Screen time […]
Staying Safe while Exercising Outdoors
The recent spread of the omicron variant, many people are venturing outdoors for their workouts once again even amid the cold winter weather. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors, and studies show that people are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when […]
Steering Clear of Bites and Stings
Warmer weather brings out insects including mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and ticks. Before venturing into your garden or onto the hiking trail, it is important to keep safety top of mind. Ashley Lisek, an APN with OSF Medical Group, offers bite and sting prevention and treatment tips. When going into any wooded area Lisek recommends wearing a long sleeve shirt and pants (not shorts) and close-toed shoes to avoid tick bites and minimize mosquito […]
OSF HealthCare Offers Vaccination Scheduling
OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center believes vaccinations against COVID-19 are the best shot to help end the pandemic and that access to vaccines is imperative. Eligible patients age 16 and older can now self-schedule COVID- 19 vaccine appointments at osfhealthcare.org/vaccine. After signing up, a confirmation code is generated, and an email or text with a unique link to schedule an appointment soon […]