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Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 9d

Collinsville Daily News

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Anderson Hospital Only Hospital in Illinois Named Among America's 50 Best for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery in 2027

MARYVILLE, Ill. (November 12, 2026) – Anderson Hospital has earned a prestigious national distinction that sets it apart from every other hospital in Illinois. According to Healthgrades' 2027 Specialty Awards & Ratings, Anderson Hospital is the only hospital in Illinois and the only hospital in the St. Louis area named among America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery™ in 2027. This marks the third consecutive year (2025–2027) Anderson Hospital has earned this national recognition, demonstrating its continued commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care and superior clinical outcomes. In addition to being named among America's 50 Best, Anderson Hospital received two additional Healthgrades distinctions for the third consecutive year: Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025–2027) Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery (2025–2027) These recognitions are part of Healthgrades' annual Specialty Awards & Ratings, which evaluate clinical outcomes for outpatient procedures, including back and neck surgery, rotator cuff repair, total hip replacement and total knee replacement. "This recognition is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional skill, dedication and collaboration of our entire orthopedic care team," said Lisa Spencer, MSN, RN, FACHE, Anderson Hospital President. "From our surgeons and clinical specialists to

Illinois · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Community Hospital of Staunton Welcomes New President Teresa Cornelius

Experienced healthcare executive brings more than 20 years of leadership and a passion for community healthcare. Community Hospital of Staunton (CHS) is pleased to announce Teresa Cornelius, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, as its new President, effective November 9, 2026. Cornelius brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including an impressive career with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois, where she advanced from bedside nursing to executive leadership. Beginning her career as a registered nurse in 2006, Cornelius progressively assumed leadership responsibilities, serving as Charge Nurse, Inpatient Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately President and Chief Administrative Officer of both HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville in June 2024. Throughout her career, Cornelius has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening healthcare services, developing clinical teams, improving patient experiences, and building meaningful relationships with physicians and the communities they serve. Her leadership experience includes overseeing hospital operations, strategic planning, quality initiatives, service-line growth, and more than $27 million in major facility investments. Cornelius holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Ethical Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration. She is also a Certified Executive in Nursing

Staunton, IL · 3d

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Taylorville Senior Center announces upcoming activities and services

The Taylorville Senior Center will offer appointments to assist residents during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The enrollment period allows Medicare recipients to add, drop or change their Medicare and prescription drug plans. The period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with coverage changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Taylorville, IL · 2d

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HSHS Home Care Explains Home Health and Hospice Services

HSHS Home Care is addressing common misunderstandings about home health and hospice services during National Home Care and Hospice Month this November. The organization says understanding the services can help patients and families make decisions about care while recovering from an illness or managing a serious condition. HSHS Home Care...

Taylorville, IL · 14h

Collinsville Daily News

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Aetna, WashU Physicians reach deal to maintain access for Illinois retirees

The agreement follows a similar deal between Aetna and BJC HealthCare Article Summary A one-year deal announced Wednesday, Nov. 11, will allow Illinois state retirees in the TRAIL program to maintain in-network access to Washington University Medicine providers through 2027. A similar agreement on Nov. 6 secured in-network access for TRAIL participants to providers at BJC HealthCare. The agreements come weeks after BJC HealthCare first announced it was dropping participation in Aetna Medicare Advantage plans. This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Illinois state retirees enrolled in the TRAIL Medicare Advantage program will retain in-network access to Washington University physicians through 2027 following an agreement announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. The deal secures in-network access through 2027 for Illinois retirees enrolled in TRAIL, the state's Aetna-administered Medicare Advantage program for eligible retirees. On Nov. 6, leaders with BJC HealthCare announced a similar agreement with Aetna — weeks after BJC announced it was dropping its participation in the Medicare Advantage plans offered by Aetna due to "administrative burden and payment issues." As with the BJC agreement, the new agreement between Aetna and WashU Medicine only applies to members enrolled in the TRAIL program. According to

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs announces lower fees for Able UP accounts, formerly Illinois ABLE

New Able UP portal, mobile app and investment options help eligible people nationwide save for disability-related expenses while protecting benefits. Archived video to be posted here: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced lower fees, a new mobile app, updated investment options and improved online tools for Able UP...

Illinois · 1d

FOX 2

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St. Luke’s Hospital moves toward merger with BJC Health

Two major St. Louis-area health care providers could soon join forces. Plans are in the works for St. Luke's Hospital to merge with BJC Health.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members lose Kettering in Ohio, VCU in Virginia and BJC in St. Louis on Jan. 1 and could lose Sentara too unless they switch by Dec. 7

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in western Ohio, Virginia and the St. Louis area are losing access to some of their biggest hospital systems on Jan. 1, 2027. Kettering Health, VCU Health and BJC have each announced they will be out of network, and Sentara in Virginia is on track to follow unless it reaches a […]

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Parish Clinic Offers Behavioral Health

(St. Louis, Mo.) The St. Louis Arch Diocese Rural Parish Mobile Clinic is now offering free behavioral health along with the other services it has for those with no health insurance. The Community Outreach Coordinator for the clinic, Marissa Mcfarland, says adding behavioral health is an important step to comprehensive health care.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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St. Louis Children's Hospital Bringing Better Health Care to Children Everywhere

As one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals, the mission of St. Louis Children’s Hospital has always been to do what’s right for kids, not just in the metro area but around the world. Seeking to continuously improve and expand the critical services it provides, St. Louis Children’s Hospital has launched I AM PROOF, an eight-year, $400 million fundraising campaign that will advance the hospital’s revolutionary care, breakthrough research, and community outreach.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Illinois health officials prep to transfer patients from metro-east hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to

Granite City, IL · 4d

Main Street Dollars

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BJC HealthCare hospitals in Missouri leave Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, and members have until Dec. 7 to pick a plan that keeps them

BJC HealthCare, the St. Louis-based system that runs Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will leave the Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, 2027. People in those plans who want to keep BJC hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7, the last day of Medicare’s annual enrollment, to pick a plan that includes them. BJC says […]

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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St. Louis Alzheimer's Study Lands $32M, Will Send Mobile Clinic Into North City

A St. Louis research program that will reach its 45th year in 2031 just landed $32 million in new federal funding, and the money comes with a plan to roll a mobile clinic straight into north St. Louis neighborhoods. The renewal from the National Institute on Aging will carry the Healthy Aging and Senile Dementia program through 2031, when it marks its 45th year, and researchers say the next phase is about reaching people the study has historically missed.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County puts ambulance tax increase on 2027 ballot

Jersey County voters to decide if sales tax increase will keep ambulance service running

Jersey County, IL · 3d

5 On Your Side

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 4d

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 6d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County considers sales tax hike to fund ambulance service

Jersey County Board weighs a half-percent tax hike as ambulance faces $650,000 shortfall

Jersey County, IL · 5d

FOX 2

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Mercy’s ECMO treatment saves man’s life

When a routine heart surgery took an unexpected turn, one family was suddenly facing the possibility of losing a loved one. But an advanced medical treatment gave him another chance.

Creve Coeur, MO · 8d