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Crusader starts work on new women’s health center in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health has started work to transform a former downtown Walgreens into its future women’s health center. The nonprofit health care provider is revamping the former pharmacy at 1201 E. State St., which is just west of UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. The goal is to welcome the first patients by early summer 2027.
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New Wastewater Plans for Sterling
Sterling is moving ahead with financing plans for a major wastewater treatment upgrade. The City Council has approved an ordinance allowing City Manager Scott Shumard to apply for Illinois EPA loans tied to the city’s planned 73-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant project. The funding would help cover costs for the large-scale infrastructure work, which city leaders say is aimed at meeting long-term treatment needs and regulatory requirements.
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Prime Healthcare ‘unable' to provide answers on cuts to OB/GYN, pediatric units at hospitals, Illinois Rep. says
Hours after California-based hospital owner Prime Healthcare announced it would be suspending obstetrics services at three of its busy Chicago-area hospitals, Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood released a statement slamming Prime, saying they have been "unable" to provide answers around recent cuts and have "made no plans" to help moms travel miles away for maternal care.
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City Council approves funding for new senior center in Rockford
ROCKFORD — City Council has approved a funding request to support the creation of a new senior center on South Alpine Road. Aldermen voted 12-2 Tuesday to provide the nonprofit Living Well Center of Northern Illinois with $100,000 for three years to help fund its operations. Aldermen Kevin Frost and Gabrielle Torina voted against the measure. The vote went forward without debate.
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OSF HealthCare offers drive-thru flu vaccines
OSF HealthCare is once again offering a convenient way for you to get a flu shot through its drive-up flu shot clinic. Starting on Wednesday, September 16, OSF will be offering a drive-up flu clinic for patients 18 years of age or older at the Guilford Square Clinic – 698 Featherstone, Rockford, Illinois. Patients should use the College of Nursing Employee entrance (directional signs will be posted).
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UW Health receives $10 million federal grant to expand maternal health services
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UW Health has received a $10 million federal grant to expand maternal health care services across its Rockford and Elgin campuses. Provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the funding will focus on physical health, mental health and social needs during pregnancy. The...