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2024 Healthy Illinois Survey begins for comprehensive …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A statewide survey will assess a variety of health metrics to provide clear picture of public health needs across Illinois. The Illinois Department of …

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CDC releases new guidelines for respiratory illnesses

WEBUpdated Mon, March 4th 2024 at 6:26 PM. A KN95 face mask. (WLUK/Scott Hurley) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The CDC just updated its guidelines for COVID-19, RSV, …

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Sangamon County Public Health Directors says COVID-19 …

WEBSpringfield, Ill. (WICS) — The CDC is reporting that Sangamon County is at medium risk of COVID-19 based on the number of admissions. But Sangamon County Public Health …

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Local medical center receives recognition for education programs

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Memorial Health was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as having one of the nation’s top health care simulation and education …

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State officials announce new mental health funding for …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — State officials have awarded several agencies with new funding to boost mental health services for youth and adolescents. The grant will help …

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New COVID-19 guidelines for Illinois healthcare workers

WEBThe new guidelines go into effect on Monday, Oct. 17. The updated executive order removes the weekly testing requirements for unvaccinated healthcare and LTC workers. …

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COVID-19 community level now high in Sangamon County

WEBThe COVID-19 community level transmission in Sangamon County is now listed as high. The Illinois Department of Public health made the announcement Friday, June 3. We're …

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Pritzker and IDPH announce new funding for mental health …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Several agencies are getting new funding for new mental health services. Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health …

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Non-COVID-19 virus landing more Sangamon County kids in the …

WEBWhile COVID-19 for central Illinois children is a concern, health officials are seeing more hospitalizations from a different respiratory virus. There is a an unseasonably high surge …

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COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics to begin

WEBDECATUR, Ill. (WRSP) — The Macon County Health Department will begin to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Starting on Thursday, October 19th, the clinics will be held on …

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Free colon cancer test kits available ay drive-thru events

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Memorial Health is offering free take-home screening tests for colon cancer at several upcoming drive-thru events in Decatur, Lincoln, Springfield …

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Sangamon County starts flu vaccine clinics

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Flu season is here and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is reminding people to get their flu shot. The …

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HSHS restores electronic health records platform, including …

WEBOfficials say they have restored functionality to the EPIC platform, its electronic health records platform, which includes MyHSHS/MyChart applications. At the end of August, a …

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COVID-19 vaccine available to anyone 16+ in Sangamon County

WEBCOVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Sangamon County is expanding again. The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is allowing anyone 16 years and older to get the …

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Gov. Pritzker addresses concerns over cost for healthcare to

WEBUpdated Wed, June 7th 2023 at 6:28 PM. State capitol (Julia Rosier) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Governor Pritzker today addressed the money allocated towards giving …

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HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital earns Critical Access Hospital …

WEBThis designation signifies the hospital's dedication to meeting the unique needs of the local community and providing essential medical care to those who need it most. We are …

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, Springfield Clinic reach new agreement

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Springfield Clinic officially announced Friday that they reached a new agreement, and Springfield Clinic …

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Illinois renames McFarland Mental Health Center

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced a new name for the McFarland Mental Health Center. By …

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Promise Healthcare expands mental health team with new …

WEBChampaign, Ill (WICS) — Promise Healthcare announcing new staff members to their team at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson Clinic at 819 Bloomington Road in Champaign. …

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Memorial Health System celebrates organ donors to conclude …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — All five hospitals in the Memorial Health System honored organ donors and their families on Tuesday. RELATED: Jacksonville hospital hosts flag …

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Family of Auburn man hospitalized with COVID-19 takes Memorial …

WEBThe national debate over Ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has arrived in the Capital City. The family of an Auburn, Illinois man hospitalized with COVID-19 has …

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