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2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

Health Insurance
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor

Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address

Sen. Peters
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois Senate passes Healthcare Protection Act, sends top priority back to House

A bipartisan group of Illinois senators passed the massive Healthcare Protection Act Thursday night. The legislation, a top priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, could curb predatory insurance practices and protect consumers.

Education
2 years ago
D-186 honors quick-thinking student

Seconds mattered for CACC teacher having a stroke

SIU mass casualty simulation
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Mass casualty training simulation set for Thursday near Hope Church on Lenhart Road

Area first responders including Springfield police, fire, ambulance and dispatch will be working with area medical facilities and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health on a mass casualty training simulation Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Culex Mosquito
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
IDPH reports mosquito batch in Jacksonville positive for West Nile Virus

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday the batches were found in Morgan County and Cook County. The Morgan County batch was found May 16 in Jacksonville.