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OSF Saint Clare Opens Modernized Outpatient Registration Area for Enhanced Patient Experience
OSF Saint Clare Unveils Newly Renovated Outpatient Registration Area. Patients visiting OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center for outpatient services will soon have a simpler and more convenient arrival experience with the opening of a newly renovated registration area. The new space provides a dedicated registration area for outpatient services,...
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Legacy of Generosity and Caring Honors Dr. Richard Vandermyde
Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime, Family Physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde. We were proud to dedicate our new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde’s honor. It is a fitting tribute to a Physician who cared for generations of families in our community. Dr. Vandermyde not only delivered many of the patients who now receive care at the Family Care Clinic, but he generously donated a substantial portion of his estate to help make this clinic a reality.
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Scott County offers free MMR vaccines as Iowa measles cases rise
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intensive treatment for eating disorders now being offering in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center recently launched the area’s first Intensive Outpatient Program for eating disorders, helping adults 18 and over struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating receive specialized treatment closer to home. Eating disorders are serious mental...
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Dr. Richard Vandermyde: A Legacy of Generosity and Care at Morrison Community Hospital
Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime family physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde. MCH was proud to dedicate their new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde’s honor—a fitting tribute to a physician who cared for generations of families in our community. Dr. Vandermyde not only delivered many of the patients who now receive care at the Family Care Clinic, but he also generously donated a substantial portion of his estate to help make this clinic a reality.
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Nurses, first responders train at MercyOne Genesis to prepare for pediatric trauma
A first-of-its-kind training happened in Davenport on Friday, when nurses and first responders focused on preparing for pediatric trauma. The MercyOne Genesis pediatric mock trauma drill put the staff in a real-world scenario: Responding to a car accident involving two children. “It is so important to get down to the nitty-gritty intricacies of that patient […]
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NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for treatment of depression
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - “It’s a game-changer.” That’s how Dr. Rich Whitaker, CEO of Vera French Community Mental Health Center, describes technology for treating clinical depression, when nothing else seems to work. Depression is a form of mental illness that can leave patients unmotivated and sometimes...
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Wyanet First Responders Seeking Public Input On Potential Consolidation Of Emergency Services
It's getting harder for small town ambulance and fire departments to have enough staffing to properly respond to emergencies. According to the Wyanet Rescue Unit, mailers from their board of trustees were mailed Sunday. They're looking to gather input regarding the ongoing EMS consolidation discussions involving Wyanet and neighboring communities. A post from the Wyanet Rescue Unit says “Our trustees have made it clear that they do not want to make this decision for the community, they want to hear from you”.
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Legal barbs at Albany Care hearing, but no ruling on admissions ban
Attorneys for Albany Care and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) traded barbs during a virtual hearing Monday, arguing over whether an administrative law judge should overturn or uphold a ban on admitting new patients. The two sides made verbal arguments Monday to Evan McGinley, IDPH’s chief administrative law...
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New mental health crisis center coming to Galesburg
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - A new walk-in crisis center planned for Galesburg aims to give adults experiencing a mental health crisis another place to get immediate care outside of an emergency room. Bridgeway recently purchased the property at 95 North Seminary Street for $450,000, according to the Knox County Assessment...
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IDNR & Illinois Extension to Host Family Fishing Clinic in Morrison
Join the IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension on Saturday, September 12th at 9 a.m. to learn all about lake fishing and the species you may catch in Lake Carlton at Morrison Rockwood State Park. Fishing supplies will be provided to youth for the duration of the...
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Bridgeway buys downtown building for crisis center
Bridgeway has purchased a building at 95 N. Seminary St. in Galesburg as it moves forward with plans to provide adult behavioral health crisis services in Knox County. The acquisition marks an expansion of the nonprofit's crisis-care efforts and supports its work as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, according to a community announcement. The organization said the project is intended to increase access to crisis services for adults across the county. "We are thrilled to be one step closer to making this a reality," CEO Staci Danner said. "This is a much-needed service for our community and another major win for mental health services in Knox County." Bridgeway announced the purchase of the downtown property and said the future facility is being designed as a walk-in option for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The model is intended to offer an alternative to seeking care in a hospital emergency room, according to the announcement. Crisis center planned for downtown Galesburg Bridgeway said individuals who arrive at the facility will first meet with a peer who has lived experience. A clinician will then conduct a safety screening before services are provided. The organization said the site will feature a calm,