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New hospital planned on west side

A freestanding, 60-bed hospital costing $66.3 million and focused on rehabilitation for people after strokes, brain injuries, fractures and a range of other medical problems would be built on Springfield’s far west side if state regulators approve the plan in the next month or two. The for-profit Rehabilitation Institute...

Springfield, IL · 1d
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capitolcitynow.com

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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 · 1d
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springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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Memorial’s West Lake campus to close

The winding down of residential services at Memorial Behavioral Health’s West Lake campus could create a temporary gap in the region for people going through a mental health crisis, but the move is part of a shift toward a more sustainable and comprehensive model of care. That’s according to...

Springfield, IL · 3d
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95.3 The Bear

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Taylorville Family Medicine Is Officially Closed

Many former patients are now in search of a new family medical practice.

Taylorville, IL · 2d

wglt.org

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Healthcare leader worries many in McLean County could lose Medicaid coverage next year

A local healthcare leader is sounding the alarm about planned changes to work requirements for Medicaid slated to take place in January. Following Tuesday's midterm election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is joining him, calling on the next Congress "to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans" who may be in danger of losing that medical safety net.

Mclean County, IL · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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Illinois Medicaid Will Require Many Adults to Show 80 Hours a Month of Work or $580 in Income Starting Jan. 1, With Renewals Every Six Months

Illinois Medicaid ACA Adult members ages 19 to 64 must show 80 hours of activity or $580 in monthly income from Jan. 1, 2027, with six-month renewals.

Illinois · 1d

The Money Overview

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Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027

Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina must show 80 hours a month of work or approved activity, or in four of the five states $580 in monthly income, and renew coverage twice a year starting in 2027. Each state agency has set its own calendar, and […] The post Medicaid expansion adults 19 to 64 in Illinois, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina face new work rules and twice-yearly renewals starting in 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 2h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker unveils ‘Day One Agenda,’ urges Congress to act on healthcare, wages and costs

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled a federal policy agenda titled 'Fighting for Illinois: The Day One Agenda' aimed at addressing healthcare costs, wages, and education funding ahead of the new Congressional session.

Illinois · 1d

aroundptown.com

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Register for Statewide In-Person Pesticide Applicator 2027 Training Clinics, Testing

Build trust and lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the Pesticide Safety Education Program at University of Illinois Extension. Sign up for an in-person training and testing clinic offered across Illinois from December through March. Those interested in attending an...

Illinois · 22h

WCIA

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Central Illinois streamgages secure funding through November

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — Three streamgages in Central Illinois that were expected to shut down last month due to a lack of funding will remain operational, at least for now. These streamgages collect data on river flow, flooding and water pollution. WCIA previously reported that two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages just north of […]

Illinois · 3d

illinoistimes.com

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New hospital planned on west side

A freestanding, 60-bed hospital costing $66.3 million and focused on rehabilitation for people after strokes, brain injuries, fractures and a range of other medical problems would be built on Springfield’s far west side if state regulators approve the plan in the next month or two. The for-profit Rehabilitation Institute...

Springfield, IL · 1d

25 News Now

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Study identifies barriers to health care for people who use drugs in central Illinois

Illinois · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Hospitals in Missouri, Ohio, Arkansas and Nevada are dropping Medicare Advantage contracts for 2027, and Illinois state retirees on Aetna have only until Nov. 23 to switch

Hospital systems in four states are walking away from Medicare Advantage contracts at the end of the year, and the dates land in the middle of Medicare’s open enrollment season. Members of Aetna and Anthem plans in the St. Louis area, plans in Zanesville, Ohio, UnitedHealthcare plans in Arkansas and out-of-network plans at Renown Health […]

Arkansas · 6d

My Journal Courier

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RN Schriber named Jacksonville Memorial Hospital colleague of month

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital has named Monica Schriber as its Colleague of the Month for October.

Jacksonville, IL · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

depauliaonline.com

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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 · 4d

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 · 6d