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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better …

WEBAssociated Press FILE - Bottles of alcohol sit on shelves at a bar in Houston on June 23, 2020. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better …

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IDPH’s Healthy Illinois Survey aims to create picture of …

WEBSpringfield, IL ( WTAX) – Invitations to be a part of the Healthy Illinois Survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health are hitting mailboxes across the state. The survey, …

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IDPH: COVID-19, other respiratory viruses are mounting across the …

WEBCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that with the holidays approaching, data indicate that the impact of respiratory viruses is being felt …

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More than 398,000 Illinoisans have signed up through …

WEBThe Biden administration announced Wednesday that the number of people enrolled into the Affordable Care Act Marketplace has hit a record of 21.3 million people. The new …

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Covid update and more from IDPH

WEBThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the CDC is reporting that all 102 Illinois counties remained at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions as of …

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Springfield woman arrested in fatal DUI crash

WEBBy WTAX News May 14, 2024 11:48 am. Saga Communications. A Springfield woman has been arrested in connection with the automobile death of Marjorie Hinds of Petersburg. …

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President & CEO of Springfield Memorial Hospital

WEBSpringfield, IL Chuck Callahan, president & CEO of Springfield Memorial Hospital and president of Memorial Hospital Group talks with Joey Mclaughlin about hospitals and …

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Study: Working nights causes chaos in your body

WEBWorking the night shift for just three days can throw off your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, metabolism, and inflammation, a study from Washington State University found. …

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IL reps pass guv’s health care bill

WEBSpringfield, IL – It’s on to the Senate for health insurance legislation which passed the Illinois House Thursday night.Gov JB Pritzker had a postgame celebration in his office. …

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The latest on bird flu in Illinois

WEBSpringfield, IL (WTAX) State Veterinarian Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare at the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Dr. Mark Ernst talks with Joey McLaughlin about the …

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Snow shoveling tips from health expert

WEBAs central Illinois awaits winter weather, health experts are reminding people to be smart when it arrives. Clearing a driveway of snow and ice might sound simple, but it sends …

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UIS Health & Wellness Fair

WEBUIS Health & Wellness Fair. When. Apr 20th, 2016. 10:00am - 1:00pm. Where. 2171 University Dr Springfield IL 62703. Help educate the public about new health strategies …

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HSHS St. John’s Hospital Dental Clinic Now Open Four Days a Week

WEBSPRINGFIELD—HSHS St. John’s Hospital and the Central Counties Health Centers (CCHC) now provide emergency dental services to patients four days a week.The …

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Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for

WEBCHICAGO (AP) — Using sidewalks as exam rooms and heavy red duffle bags as medical supply closets, volunteer medics spend their Saturdays caring for the growing number of …

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HSHS St. John’s has a new CEO

WEBHSHS St. John’s has a new CEO. Matthew Fry, MHA, MBA, FACHE HSHS will be the new new president and CEO of St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. His first day with HSHS will …

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Officials warn of impending health care workers shortage

WEBThe January program of the City Club of Springfield focused on the health professional shortage and its current and future affect on Springfield as a regional medical provider.

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New Year’s Eve in NYC

WEBNew York expects to see 2 million revelers to ring in the new year. How are police keeping them safe?

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Fallout from immigration rule changes

WEBThere are signs that public health risks are already increasing in Chicago, Detroit and New York, immigrant advocates say.

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Illinois state public health veterinarian Dr. Connie Austin

WEBBy WTAX News October 3, 2023 8:50 am. WTAX 93.9FM/1240AM. Joey McLaughlin talks with Dr. Connie Austin, Illinois state public health veterinarian about rabies. NewsTalk …

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Nurses protest alleged worst practices at mental health center

WEBWorkers’ safety and patient care were top-of-mind at a protest Monday as members of AFSCME Local 2767 joined with the Illinois Nurses Association to protest a litany of …

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Illinois Senate passes bill capping monthly inhaler cost at $25

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A proposal that passed out of the Illinois Senate Thursday night could cap the monthly cost of inhalers for people with health insurance.Illinoisans struggling …

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