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IL State News
1 month ago
Court order temporarily shields some Illinois Catholic health care providers from assisted-suicide law

The order covers members of several religious health care associations, including the Illinois Catholic Health Association.

Hands of a male doctor or professional nurse in medical gloves injecting antiviral medicine to a patient. treatment concept medical services.
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1 month ago
Memorial Health urges flu vaccinations ahead of peak season

Richie said getting vaccinated can help protect both the individual and those around them.

A sculpture of ascending doves is displayed at a memorial for survivors and lives lost to suicide dedicated by the Archdiocese of Chicago at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)
IL State News
1 month ago
First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church

The archdiocese says the “At Peace” memorial at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is the first of its kind by any U.S. archdiocese.

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1 month ago
Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control

Panleukopenia can be fatal and attack white blood cells in cats.

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1 month ago
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include […]

Woman receiving mammogram
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1 month ago
Memorial Health offers free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women and men in October

The Springfield Memorial Foundation covers the cost of the mammograms for eligible patients.

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2 months ago
American Cancer Society’s volunteer lobbyists

Tip: Have a personal story lawmakers will remember.

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2 months ago
How much does assisted living cost in Illinois?

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Illinois and across the country.

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
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2 months ago
Program gives local high schoolers hands-on medical experience

Students from area high schools take part in two-day event at University of Illinois Springfield and UIC’s Springfield campus.