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Tampa Bay Observer

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AllerLysis Brings Allergen Risk Mitigation to Illinois Residential Facilities

AllerLysis, an allergen risk mitigation system for healthcare organizations, has been adopted by 12 residential facilities in Illinois. The system is designed to prevent fatalities by helping facilities manage allergen risks and actuate intake records. The company was founded after a direct experience with a fatality caused by a tiny item overlooked when brought into a facility. That experience led to the development of AllerLysis, which goes beyond food scanning to provide an all-around tool for allergen risk mitigation. Facilities trust AllerLysis for end-to-end risk management. AllerLysis serves IDD service providers, group homes, supported living facilities, residential care organizations, and healthcare providers. The system helps these organizations track and manage allergen risks for residents, a critical need given that overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome without considering a resident's allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies. Oladipo O, founder of AllerLysis, said: "Overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome and consumable to residents without minding their allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies." He added: "With Allerlysis every check matters." The company's approach is comprehensive. Rather than functioning solely as a food scanning app, AllerLysis provides an end-to-end allergen risk mitigation system. This includes intake record actuation,

Illinois · 21d

Breeze-Courier

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Neurology nurse practitioner joins HSHS Medical Group in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group welcomes Mindy Hartwig, APRN, a neurology nurse practitioner, to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – Decatur at 1730 E. Lake Shore Drive. Hartwig cares for patients with conditions affecting the brain, nerves and muscles. She evaluates and manages migraines, memory and cognitive concerns, movement disorders, peripheral neuropathy and conditions that affect balance and gait. Her focus is on helping patients understand their diagnosis and working with them to develop a practical care plan.

Decatur, IL · 24d
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thelansingjournal.org

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Get Covered Illinois offers special enrollment for 9,300 Illinoisans kicked off Medicaid

Special enrollment period through Dec. 31 offers access to premium tax credits for qualified enrollees, retroactive coverage for the rest of 2026. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY GET COVERED ILLINOIS. CHICAGO, Ill. — Due to President Trump’s Budget Bill (H.R. 1), thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Illinois lost Medicaid coverage, effective...

Illinois · 23d
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southernillinoisnow.com

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Department on Aging offers free help During Medicare Open Enrollment Period

With the Medicare open enrollment period underway, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Illinois SHIP Director Sandy Leith says it is that time of year where people with Medicare...

Illinois · 24d
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The Money Overview

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North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1

Medicaid expansion adults in North Carolina and Illinois will renew their coverage every six months instead of once a year, starting January 1, 2027. Both states have told members the change is coming, and each has its own definition of who is in the group and its own advice on what to do first. The […] The post North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 24d

WCIA

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Christie Clinic hosts annual race honoring lost loved ones

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — In Champaign County, community members honored the memories of loved ones who’ve passed away, step by step. Christie Clinic’s annual “Run to Remember” took over Crystal Lake Park Saturday morning. People had the choice between a 5-mile or 5K run. The goal of the event is to reflect on the legacy […]

Champaign County, IL · 23d

decaturradio.com

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State Offers Medicare Counseling for Seniors

Older Illinois residents considering changes to their Medicare coverage can get free help through the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP. The program offers one-on-one health insurance counseling at about 300 sites statewide, supported by 1,000 certified counselors. State officials say 200 new SHIP counselors were trained over the past year to meet demand during Medicare open enrollment. That enrollment window runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Counselors can help older adults compare plans, review prescription coverage, and better understand available options before making changes.

Illinois · 24d

We Are Illinois

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Illinois Opens Special Enrollment After Medicaid Coverage Losses

Illinois residents affected by federal Medicaid changes may qualify for marketplace health insurance and financial assistance through December 31, 2026.

Illinois · 25d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Medical debt relief program eliminates over $1.4B for Illinois residents

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois's state-funded relief program has erased more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for nearly 700,000 residents across all 102 counties.

Illinois · 25d

wznd.com

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McLean County Health Department to Host Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Bloomington-Normal Resident

The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) just hosted their second of three walk-in clinics for the month of October this past Monday. While flu viruses spread year-round, the rate at which people receive the flu increases exponentially between December and February. MCHD suggests that Bloomington-Normal residents get their vaccines as...

Mclean County, IL · 25d

25newsnow.com

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Illinois offers free counseling for Medicare open enrollment

(WAND) – The Medicare open enrollment period is set to begin today and will continue until Dec. 7. During this period, older adults can change their current Medicare plan and receive free assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “It is that time...

Illinois · 25d

The Financial Wire

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Illinois TRAIL Medicare elections open October 15 and close November 16

Illinois’s TRAIL Medicare election window opens October 15 and closes November 16 for 2027 coverage. The state says elections cannot be made before or after that window. Retirees considering a change therefore need the TRAIL calendar, rather than assume the national Medicare enrollment deadline governs their state election. The choice for a TRAIL household is... The post Illinois TRAIL Medicare elections open October 15 and close November 16 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Illinois · 26d

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State plans to keep 25 beds at Choate

Illinois state leaders react to IDHS decision to preserve 25 beds at Choate. The Illinois Department of Human Services recently announced that it would retain 25 inpatient psychiatric beds at Choate Mental Health and Development Center. State leaders argue that more action should be taken.

Illinois · 24d

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Tazewell County Health Department to host Flu, COVID Vaccine Clinic on October 17

The Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) will offer flu and COVID vaccines at a fall clinic for adults and children ages six months and older on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the TCHD Clinic campus, 1800 Broadway St. in Pekin. This is a drop-in event, and...

Tazewell County, IL · 26d

WMBD/WYZZ

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OSF to boost preventive pediatric dental services

OSF HealthCare received a $300,000 grant from the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation to expand pediatric dental services over the next three years.

Peoria, IL · 27d

nowdecatur.com

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IDPH Urges Illinois Residents to Check Measles Vaccination Status

October 11, 2026 – The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging residents to check their measles vaccination status and get vaccinated if needed as measles cases increase across the country. IDPH reports 23 confirmed measles cases in Illinois so far in 2026, including 16 connected to an outbreak...

Illinois · 29d

My Journal Courier

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State urges Medicare enrollees to review 2027 plans before open enrollment

Illinois says Medicare enrollees should check 2027 premiums, benefits and drug coverage before open enrollment starts Thursday.

Illinois · 28d

theradar.online

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Heritage Square Achieves Two Consecutive Years of Zero Nursing Deficiencies

Heritage Square is proud to announce that our facility recently completed its annual Illinois Department of Public Health survey for the second consecutive year without any nursing-related deficiencies. For our residents and families, this achievement represents more than a successful survey. It reflects our ongoing commitment to our mission:. “Providing...

Illinois · 27d

thelansingjournal.org

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Illinois Department on Aging: How to prepare for Medicare open enrollment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Before Medicare’s open enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging beneficiaries to start browsing plans early and to get trusted advice through the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “I want to express to people with Medicare...

Illinois · 29d