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Peoria OB-GYN practice merges with OSF HealthCare

A new OSF Medical Group obstetrics and gynecology office in Peoria was dedicated and blessed during a ceremony attended by approximately 30 people following a merger with Dr. Jody Kelly's long-standing private practice.

Peoria, IL · 9d

Rockford Register Star

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Illinois officials urge residents to get seasonal vaccines now

The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinois residents to get seasonal flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations as respiratory illnesses begin to increase. The recommendation comes as flu shows signs of rising in Illinois, according to a community announcement. IDPH Director Sameer Vohra reinforced the message after receiving annual flu and COVID-19 shots at the Winnebago County Health Department in Rockford. “The message today is simple and clear: the time to get your seasonal immunizations is now,” Vohra said. “Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV will only get more prevalent in the weeks ahead. Getting protected now gives you the best chance of avoiding illness at the holidays and through the long winter months ahead. And it not only protect you, it also protect your family, your co-workers, and your community.” Illinois is experiencing low levels of respiratory illness activity, but flu is showing signs of increasing, according to IDPH's Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard . Acute respiratory illnesses historically increase substantially during winter as people spend more time indoors, according to the announcement. How Illinois residents can limit respiratory illness IDPH said immunization is the best protection against seasonal respiratory illnesses and can reduce the severity of illness

Illinois · 7d

Capitol News Illinois

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Healthcare dispute strikes fear, confusion among southern Illinois retirees

BJC Health Care’s announcement in October that it will drop some Aetna plans raises hard questions about the future of healthcare for thousands of southern Illinois retirees.

Illinois · 6d

Country Herald

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Illinois Residents Face New Health Insurance Rules for 2027, Opens Sunday Nov 1

Illinois residents can compare 2027 health plans starting Sunday as federal changes affect eligibility.

Illinois · 8d

WCIA

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Carle’s Rantoul clinic temporarily closed for ‘elevated levels of moisture’ inside building

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — Carle Health’s clinic in Rantoul is temporarily closed amidst what was referred to as “elevated levels of moisture” inside. Brittany Simon, Manager of Public Relations at Carle, said staff are assessing the situation and making accommodations. They are relocating appointments and are contacting those who are impacted. “We have taken immediate […]

Rantoul, IL · 9d

hoodline.com

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Edwardsville Nurse Jennifer Todd Takes On Rep. Mary Miller in Deep-Red Illinois District

A nurse from Edwardsville with no prior political experience is mounting a challenge against U.S. Rep. Mary Miller in Illinois' 15th Congressional District, where Miller faced write-in candidate William Bonnett in the 2024 general election. Democrat Jennifer Todd says her years treating patients who struggled to afford care pushed her into the race, and she's built her campaign around affordability, farming and health care in a district Miller carried by 42 points in her last contested race.

Illinois · 9d

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Covid-19 memorial monument unveiled in the Illinois Medical District

A monument dedicated to first responders and victims of the Covid-19 pandemic was revealed on the Near West Side on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The COVID-19 Memorial Monument Project was launched in 2023. Founder Sally Metzler wanted to make a physical tribute to pandemic first responders and essential workers. “It’s a...

Illinois · 6d

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OSF HealthCare celebrates 150 years of Franciscan Sisters in Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. – OSF HealthCare is celebrating 150 years since the founding of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, whose arrival in Peoria helped establish what would become one of the region’s largest healthcare systems. The Sisters arrived in Peoria on October 28, 1876, beginning...

Peoria, IL · 10d

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Dr. Tun Lands With OSF HealthCare

A popular doctor who was part of St. Margaret's Health when it went out of business is now joining the OSF HealthCare team. OSF has announced that Dr. Thaw Tun will see patients at OSF HealthCare-Medical Group Primary Care on East 2nd Street in Spring Valley. Dr. Tun is an internal medicine physician with more than 40 years of experience providing comprehensive care for adult patients. Dr. Tun is taking appointments now.

Spring Valley, IL · 13d

The Telegraph

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Illinois urges residents to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines before winter

Illinois is seeing low respiratory illness levels now, but health officials urge flu, COVID and RSV vaccines before winter risks rise.

Illinois · 9d

Country Herald

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Illinois Bill Could Help Keep Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Open

Proposed EDGE Essentials program would offer tax credits to independent grocers and pharmacies.

Illinois · 11d

firstalert4.com

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Gateway Regional parent company owes Illinois $120M+ as Medicare end date nears

State documents show Metro East hospital Gateway Regional Medical Center and Vista Medical Center East owe Illinois more than $120 million.

Illinois · 10d

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Gateway Regional parent company owes Illinois $120M+ as Medicare end date nears

GRANITE CITY (First Alert 4) -- State documents obtained by First Alert 4 Investigates show Metro East hospital Gateway Regional Medical Center and Vista Medical Center East owe Illinois more than $120 million in unpaid provider fees and penalties. CMS plans to end its Medicare agreement with Gateway on November 17.

Illinois · 10d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Illinois Grapples With Medical Debt, Care Access as Medicaid Work Requirements Loom

With Medicaid work requirements set to go into effect in the new year, local healthcare providers are bracing for a sharp increase in the number of uninsured patients. Among the challenges that might lead to is the worsening impact of medical debt. Now, experts are taking a look at how some strategies — from relieving debt, to preventing it in the first place — might hold up under this new strain on the system.

Cook County, IL · 11d

First Alert 4

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Gateway Regional parent company owes Illinois $120M+ as Medicare end date nears

Illinois · 10d

dailyegyptian.com

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IDHS announces 25 of Choate’s psychiatric beds will stay, other changes will move forward

Editor’s Note: The article has been updated to correct the fact that the Illinois Department of Human Services says 200 beds will be opened at three other state-run psychiatric hospitals. A previous version said they would be reopened. The Illinois Department of Human Services has scaled back its plans...

Anna, IL · 13d

WSAV News 3

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Illinois health director receives flu and COVID-19 vaccines to encourage community

Winnebago County, IL · 12d

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MEHS students aren’t scared of vaccines

The majority of Morton East students are getting the recommended vaccinations, survey says. Vaccines play an important role in protecting students from serious illnesses, but how many high school students are actually getting vaccinated? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines help the immune system learn how to defend itself against diseases without requiring a person to experience the full illness first (CDC). In a survey of 50 students, 33 (66%) reported receiving the flu vaccine, 42 (84%) said they had received the new COVID-19 vaccine, and 28 (56%) reported receiving the MCV4 vaccine. Students could report receiving more than one vaccine.

Morton, IL · 13d

firstalert4.com

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Illinois state retirees among those affected as BJC HealthCare drops Aetna, Anthem Medicare Advantage plans Jan. 1

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - BJC Healthcare announced this week that Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be in-network starting Jan. 1. Aetna is the insurance provider for Illinois state retirees. Illinois CMS said that group alone totals about 5,000 members. They are a portion of the patients affected by the change, leaving them with the choice of changing providers or plans.

Illinois · 16d