OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois

11/15/2025

🛡️ A $100 monthly donation supports safety essentials, like car seats for children returning home from the hospital.

Because healing continues at home.
💜 Give safety. Give support.
👉 https://bit.ly/3JsUqWK

11/14/2025

While pregnant, Bailey received the news that her son had spina bifida – but there was hope. Just 24 hours after birth, he received his first surgery at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Bailey says the staff have gone above and beyond to help Kane and that OSF Children’s Hospital feels like home.

Brave kids. Bold care.

11/14/2025

Dance for a great cause! 🎶

Join Social Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance at the Lindenhof of Peoria Sunday, December 7, and support Almost Home Kids at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

Doors open: 5:45 p.m.

Social dance: 6–9 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person

Location: Lindenhof of Peoria, 7403 N. Radnor Road, Peoria

Enjoy an evening of Ballroom (waltz, rumba, foxtrot), Latin (salsa, cha cha, tango, bachata, merengue) and Swing (East & West Coast) music. Free coffee, beverages, popcorn and mixed snacks will be available.

Proceeds go to Almost Home Kids, which provides transitional and respite care for children with medical complexities in central Illinois and beyond.

Purchase tickets online: http://osf.care/UXnW50XpBLL

Support the kids and have fun on the dance floor! 💃🕺

11/14/2025

Every gift you give creates impact – from NICU beds to family support services. Radiothon dollars create miracles for children in Central Illinois.

Tomorrow, we look back at a family who joined us for one of the first radiothons.

11/13/2025

Yesterday, we introduced Anadia, whose strength and smile got her through treatment for pseudotumor cerebri. By her side? Her mom, whose love and support never wavered.

ShamRA and her family are grateful for OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. After her daughter Anadia’s diagnosis and treatment, she was inspired to join the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Community Advisory Council and give back to the hospital.

Their experience may have been scary at first, but their strength inspires the community to support one another.

Donate today: https://bit.ly/4i4MJmE

11/13/2025

Waylon’s first months were filled with surgeries and uncertainty — but also hope, thanks to your support of OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

🌟 Give today and be part of stories like Waylon’s.
💙 Every child deserves a chance.
👉 https://bit.ly/3X1xdOt

11/13/2025

💛 Celebration time! Mission Partners at Almost Home Kids cheered as Uriah and his family transitioned home this week. We are so excited for this next chapter in his journey and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things ahead for him!

11/12/2025

Meet Anadia. Her strength and smile remind us why the radiothon matters.

After a long summer day in 2018, Anadia thought she was facing heat exhaustion. But when her symptoms didn’t go away on their own, she started to feel scared and confused. At OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, she underwent multiple tests and was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri — a condition that causes persistent headaches, visual changes, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, yet has no identifiable cause.

After her diagnosis and treatment, Anadia is now thriving in high school and giving back to the community. She shared, “I will always cherish the excellent care I received at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois.”

Tomorrow, we’ll meet Anadia’s beautiful mother as she recounts her experience.

Your donation can provide the surgical tools needed for children undergoing procedures like Anadia's, as well as books and other items that brighten their day. Donate here: https://bit.ly/4prvmyT

11/12/2025

🚦 Our ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation Program was recently spotlighted in the National Newsletter! We’re proud to be part of the effort to keep teens safe on the road.

Check out the full feature here:

Email from ThinkFirst National Foundation Join Us in Raising Awareness for Safer Teen Driving Habits!         National Teen Driver Safety Week Each October, we observe National Teen Driver Safety Week

11/12/2025

Between busy schedules and big family meals, it can be easy to lose track of a healthy diet during the holidays.

Here’s dietitian-approved tips on making healthy choices at holiday gatherings:
🍮Avoid standing around the food/dessert table (those nibbles add up!)
🥘Bring a modified dish – lower in fat, calories or sodium
🍽️Eat as you normally would before a large meal to avoid over-indulging
🥦 Bring a fruit or veggie tray
🚶‍➡️Start or end the meal with a family walk

What are some ways you like to stay healthy with your family during the holidays?

11/11/2025

💖 It’s Tutus & Tattoos Tuesday!

We are showing off our sparkle, spirit and creativity with colorful tutus and fun temporary tattoos. Each theme day brings a little extra joy to our halls and smiles to our kids’ faces! ✨👧🧑‍⚕️💫

11/11/2025

🚨 IDPH Infant Formula Recall Advisory

The Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending parents and guardians stop using recalled Byheart powdered infant formula after two Illinois infants developed symptoms consistent with botulism.

The CDC and FDA are investigating, and two lots of the Byheart formula have been recalled. Anyone who suspects their child may have symptoms should contact their health care provider immediately.

Learn more: http://osf.care/psg450Xq5b2