Gov. JB Pritzker
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Pritzker signs law banning health insurance companies’ ‘predatory tactics,’ including step therapy

Pritzker says the law blocks “predatory tactics to make an extra dime”

HSHS and Memorial signs
Local
1 year ago
Local Health Care Organizations Implement Strategies to Combat Nursing Shortage

Local health care organizations are implementing measures to attract and retain nursing professionals in Central Illinois while sparking interest in the younger generation.

IRONMAN
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois to host its first IRONMAN triathlon thanks to tourism grant

The economic impact of the event is anticipated to be more than $45 million over three years.

kids social media
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
No substitute for parent’s guidance when it comes to social media and kids

The U.S. surgeon general says its dangers are out of hand, recommending warning labels – pop-ups, for example.

Photos
1 year ago
PHOTOS | More than 400 turned out to support the babies at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

St. John’s NICU treats over 600 Central Illinois preemies every year.

Culex Mosquito
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
West Nile Virus found in 13 Illinois counties; IDPH warns public to “Fight the Bite”

There were 119 human cases reported in 2023, up from 34 human cases in 2022.

Local
1 year ago
Jackie Joyner-Kersee visits Springfield to promote fitness

Kersee was joined by the CMS director, Raven DeVon, and around 30 CMS employees in front of the Lincoln Home.

Woman receiving mammogram
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Springfield cancer educator says progress is being made

Illinois is projected to see over 78,000 new cancer diagnoses in the state this year, according to the American Cancer Society.