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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 · 6d

25 News Now

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

Illinois · 4d

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 · 9d

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 · 7d

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 · 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 · 10d

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 · 7d

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

Main Street Dollars

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About 700,000 Illinois adults on expansion Medicaid face an 80-hour monthly work rule, and current enrollees could start losing coverage in 2027

About 700,000 Illinois adults who joined Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act expansion will have to show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school to keep their coverage. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, known as HFS, began mailing notices to the group in early September. Current enrollees could start losing […]

Cook County, IL · 13d

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

firstalert4.com

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

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.

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

My Journal Courier

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Community Health Survey open through Saturday

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is asking Morgan, Cass and Scott counties residents to complete a confidential online health survey by Oct. 31.

Morgan County, IL · 10d

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

firstalert4.com

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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