woman receiving vaccine
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Flu season is upon us

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East.

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
Education
3 weeks ago
Nurse for a Day: Empowering high school students at UIC College of Nursing

Hands-on experience unlocks pathways to the nursing profession

peripheral artery disease
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
New IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening

The disease is common when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot.

Education
1 month ago
Two new abortion laws in IL

Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.

Gov. JB Pritzker participates in a news conference about the effectiveness of vaccines.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month

Governor and former nurse: Vaccines really do save lives.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois donated Girl Scout cookies to frontline health care workers at Springfield Memorial Hospital as part of Operation Cookie Share.
Local
2 months ago
Girls Scouts make cookie delivery to Springfield Memorial Hospital

The donations were supported by a community fundraising drive held in June.

Memorial Health Mental Health Wellness Kit
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Memorial Health partners with area libraries to distribute mental health wellness kits

The kits include books about emotions and mental health, worksheets on breathing and grounding techniques, coloring pages, local support and mental health resources.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
HSHS introduces ‘Community Connect’

“…a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve.”

heat
Sports
2 months ago
Experts warn of heat risks and injuries as high school fall sports begin

With August temperatures soaring, the risk of heat-related illnesses is a growing concern.