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What will spiral of latest COVID-19 variant abroad mean for Illinois?

With a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant spiraling in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, local health officials are eying Illinois' case and infection rates closely.
By Marni Pyke Apr 10, 2022 11:01 AM
Free diabetes class at Marshall Browning

Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin will host a free education program called, "Diabetes -- The Risk is Real," on Tuesday, March 22.
Submitted by Marshall Browning Hospital Mar 13, 2022 2:39 PM
Fight off heart disease from your kitchen

It's February -- American Heart Month -- a time when we spotlight heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease in the U.S.
SUBMITTED BY AMY SPILLER Feb 17, 2022 12:32 AM
New family practice doctor joins staff at Du Quoin Community Health Center

The Du Quoin Community Health Center has welcomed Dr. Cherelle Smith, a new family medicine trained physician who will see patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
By Renee Trappe Oct 1, 2021 4:15 PM
Southern 7 Health Department: Colon cancer screening is key

On Sept. 18, the Southern Seven Health Department and its partners will host the community event "Strollin' through the Colon," with colorectal cancer screening fecal immunochemical test kits, cancer education and giveaways.
Submitted by the Southern Seven Health Department Sep 10, 2021 1:29 PM
Pre-K & birth to 2 screenings held Sept. 20 at SIC

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will conduct free prekindergarten screenings from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20 in Southeastern Illinois College's Learning Commons located in A building. Appointments must be made no later than Sept. 17.
Submitted by Kendra Zirkelbach Sep 10, 2021 1:48 PM
Doctors and what they do: Family Medicine Specialists

In this installment of the Doctors and What They Do series, Heartland Regional Medical Center explains who Family Medicine Specialists are
Submitted by Heartland Regional Medical Center Dec 29, 2020 12:00 PM
Centerstone introducing new Zero Suicide initiative

Centerstone is introducing a "zero suicide" initiative. Centerstone has long had a focus on crisis and suicide prevention services, but this initiative adds more resources around the issue of suicide.
Submitted by Centerstone Jun 23, 2020 8:48 AM
Go red! Memorial Hospital's annual heart-healthy event motivates women

Memorial Hospital recognized American Heart Health Month by hosting the "Go Red for Women, Wine and Girl Power" event on Feb. 27 at the Chester Country Club.
Submitted by Memorial Hospital Mar 12, 2020 10:57 AM
Bell of Hope will ring at Memorial Hospital of Chester

The chemotherapy and infusion department at Memorial Hospital in Chester has a new addition to their wall of remembrance. A "Bell of Hope," donated by the Gielow family in loving memory of Marvin A. Gielow, now graces the entry wall. The inscription reads, "Ring this bell three times well to celebrate this day. This course is run, my treatment done, now I am on my way."
Submitted by Memorial Hospital of Chester Feb 6, 2019 2:26 PM

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