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Illinois unveils five-year public health plan: Healthy …

WebThe Illinois Department of Public Health submitted a five-year plan targeting five major health priorities like chronic diseases and maternal health to improve the well-being of …

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WATCH: Chief Medical Officer at Mercyhealth explains their

WebLast week, we sat down with Dr. John Dorsey, the Chief Medical Officer at Mercyhealth about their vaccination process. Some of the questions we asked included:

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Illinois awarded federal funding to strengthen public health

WebIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday that the state has been awarded $86 million in federal funding for the state's public …

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Boone County expands COVID-19 vaccines to residents 65+

WebCounty Health Department at 815-544-2951 (Option 6). The Boone County Health Department will soon be adding more 65 and older clinic dates. Note: the Boone County …

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KSB Hospital and rural providers across the nation turn to

WebAs Covid-19 spreads across the country, rural hospitals have been hit especially hard because profitable, elective surgeries are delayed. "Revenue up to 80% is tied to those …

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New Women and Children’s hospital ready to open in Rockford

WebBy Andrew Carrigan. ROCKFORD (WREX) — SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, celebrated the opening of its new Women and Children’s Hospital with a ribbon-cutting …

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OSF Rockford debuts new at-home hospital care model

WebOSF Rockford debuts new at-home hospital care model. Dillon Valencia. Mar 12, 2024 Updated Mar 12, 2024. 0. OSF Rockford has now started a new program called On Call …

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Respiratory Viruses stabilizing a bit at UW Health's Rockford campus

WebUW Health says respiratory virus cases are at a more stable level than they were just weeks ago in Rockford. ROCKFORD — With Covid, the Flu, and RSV still a concern both …

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Boone County Health Department Reveals new mobile health unit

WebThe mobile clinic is also ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. “Through our WIC on Wheels (WOW) mobile health clinic, we will take services to locations that our priority …

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CDC unveils new heat risk tools, guidance to protect public health

WebThe CDC launched a Heat and Health Initiative with new tools to help people stay safe during hot weather, including forecasts and guidance for healthcare professionals.

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MercyHealth's Javon Bea hospital ranked in the top 2% nationwide …

WebROCKFORD — MercyHealth's Javon Bea Hospital is now ranked in the top 100 hospitals in the United States by Healthgrades. It is one of only four Illinois hospitals to receive the …

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Illinois makes progress towards universal mental health screening …

WebDec 15, 2023 Updated Jan 7, 2024. 0. A recent "landscape scan" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) explored the frequency of mental health screening in Illinois …

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Ogle Co. residents can again schedule first dose vaccine …

WebMore than 4,000 Ogle County residents are fully vaccinated, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, or 9.19% of the county population. To register for the …

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Rock County Public Health warns of possible measles exposure

WebROCK COUNTY, WI - Rock County Public Health is warning people of possible measles exposure. Rock County Public Health confirms a person living in Dane County with a …

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Mercyhealth at risk of losing millions of federal dollars after

WebROCKFORD (WREX) — An Illinois Congresswoman believes Mercyhealth shouldn't be able to receive federal funding following the health care's decision to eliminate multiple …

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Mercyhealth announces changes to Rockton Ave. ER; will transport …

WebMercyhealth is significantly changing the way it provides care at its emergency department at its Rockton Avenue campus, changing its style to a “standby ER” and transferring …

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Rosecrance expands in-patient care for adults News wrex.com

WebOn Monday, Rosecrance announced 40 beds at the Griffin Williamson Campus will now serve adults. The renovations will cost around $750,000, but the health network says it's …

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Toby Keith and King Charles spark conversation on cancer …

WebFollowing two high-profile incidents, the death of Tobi Keith and the diagnosis of King Charles, cancer screenings are at the top of mind for healthcare professionals.

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New OSF hospital brings healthcare to Peru after 15 month …

WebPERU — OSF will open Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, a new hospital in Peru, this weekend. The hospital, which OSF bought in November, was formerly Saint Margaret's …

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Mercyhealth to drop thousands of medicaid patients in two weeks

WebJul 8, 2020. 0. ROCKFORD (WREX) — In just two weeks, Mercyhealth will no longer treat some medicaid patients. IlliniCare and Meridian Medicaid will not be accepted at …

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