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Health & Wellness

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Walk a mile in Memorial’s path

New, mapped, walking path around Springfield Memorial Hospital open to the public

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
IL lawmakers tussle over Trump’s Medicaid plan

GOP finds Dem concerns ironic

Springfield Memorial Hospital Sleep Sacks
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Infant sleep sacks given to new parents at Memorial Health hospitals to promote sleep safety

Help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, says hospital

Acting Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi, towards center wearing dark clothing, helps cut the ribbon on the new Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge.
Local
1 year ago
New bridge opens re-connecting Central Illinois walking and biking paths

The Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge is open for bikers and walkers alike

State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, speaks to chief of staff Clayton Harris shortly after passing a bill that mandates employers give nursing mothers paid time to pump breast milk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

Measures ensure paid time for pumping breast milk at work; allow nurse midwives to assist with home births

Local
1 year ago
Health Dept: 10 people ill with salmonella, half ate at Mattoon Cracker Barrel

More information about salmonella can be found at the CDC website.

prostate cancer
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Educator: Screening for prostate cancer crucial

Testing at age 40 if there’s family history, age 50-69 and maybe beyond for other men

State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

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