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Belleville News-Democrat

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Illinois health officials prep to transfer patients from metro-east hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to

Granite City, IL · 2d

Breeze-Courier

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Nurse practitioner focuses on preventive care in Decatur

DECATUR — HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine - Mound Road, 176 W. Mound Road in Decatur, will welcome a transferring family nurse practitioner. Carmen Blomquist, MSN, APRN, is relocating from another HSHS Medical Group health practice to family medicine in Decatur. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides preventive care and helps patients manage acute and chronic conditions.

Decatur, IL · 2d
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FOX 2

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St. Luke’s Hospital moves toward merger with BJC Health

Two major St. Louis-area health care providers could soon join forces. Plans are in the works for St. Luke's Hospital to merge with BJC Health.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

Collinsville Daily News

partner publisher · 8.2K followers
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Anderson Hospital Only Hospital in Illinois Named Among America's 50 Best for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery in 2027

MARYVILLE, Ill. (November 12, 2026) – Anderson Hospital has earned a prestigious national distinction that sets it apart from every other hospital in Illinois. According to Healthgrades' 2027 Specialty Awards & Ratings, Anderson Hospital is the only hospital in Illinois and the only hospital in the St. Louis area named among America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery™ in 2027. This marks the third consecutive year (2025–2027) Anderson Hospital has earned this national recognition, demonstrating its continued commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care and superior clinical outcomes. In addition to being named among America's 50 Best, Anderson Hospital received two additional Healthgrades distinctions for the third consecutive year: Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025–2027) Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery (2025–2027) These recognitions are part of Healthgrades' annual Specialty Awards & Ratings, which evaluate clinical outcomes for outpatient procedures, including back and neck surgery, rotator cuff repair, total hip replacement and total knee replacement. "This recognition is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional skill, dedication and collaboration of our entire orthopedic care team," said Lisa Spencer, MSN, RN, FACHE, Anderson Hospital President. "From our surgeons and clinical specialists to

Illinois · 6h

Collinsville Daily News

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Community Hospital of Staunton Welcomes New President Teresa Cornelius

Experienced healthcare executive brings more than 20 years of leadership and a passion for community healthcare. Community Hospital of Staunton (CHS) is pleased to announce Teresa Cornelius, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, as its new President, effective November 9, 2026. Cornelius brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including an impressive career with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois, where she advanced from bedside nursing to executive leadership. Beginning her career as a registered nurse in 2006, Cornelius progressively assumed leadership responsibilities, serving as Charge Nurse, Inpatient Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately President and Chief Administrative Officer of both HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville in June 2024. Throughout her career, Cornelius has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening healthcare services, developing clinical teams, improving patient experiences, and building meaningful relationships with physicians and the communities they serve. Her leadership experience includes overseeing hospital operations, strategic planning, quality initiatives, service-line growth, and more than $27 million in major facility investments. Cornelius holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Ethical Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration. She is also a Certified Executive in Nursing

Staunton, IL · 1d

Collinsville Daily News

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Clearing up common myths about home health and hospice care

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — When a loved one is recovering from an illness or living with a serious one, families have a lot of decisions to make. Often those decisions are shaped by things they've heard about home health and hospice that aren't true. In honor of National Home Care and Hospice Month this November, HSHS Home Care is sharing the facts so patients and families can find the support they need, when they need it. "So many families tell us they wish they had reached out sooner," said Trisha Ratliff, HSHS Home Care Patient Experience Coordinator. "Our goal is to help people feel more comfortable, more supported and more like themselves, right where they live." HOME HEALTH: MYTH VS. FACT Myth: To get therapy, you have to leave home. Fact: With a doctor's order, patients who find it difficult to leave home can receive skilled nursing and therapy right where they live. Care focuses on building strength, improving balance and helping patients regain independence. Being "homebound" doesn't mean being stuck at home, either. Patients can still go to medical appointments, religious services, adult day programs and other short or occasional outings. Myth: Home health is only for older adults. Fact:

Springfield, IL · 1d

Breeze-Courier

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Taylorville Senior Center announces upcoming activities and services

The Taylorville Senior Center will offer appointments to assist residents during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The enrollment period allows Medicare recipients to add, drop or change their Medicare and prescription drug plans. The period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with coverage changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Taylorville, IL · 17h

Capitol News Illinois

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Aetna, WashU Physicians reach deal to maintain access for Illinois retirees

A similar agreement this month cleared the way for retirees on Aetna Medicare Advantage plans to access services at BJC HealthCare.

Illinois · 10h

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Louisiana · 3d

5 On Your Side

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Illinois prepares for Gateway Regional Medical closure

Granite City, IL · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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BJC HealthCare hospitals in Missouri leave Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, and members have until Dec. 7 to pick a plan that keeps them

BJC HealthCare, the St. Louis-based system that runs Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will leave the Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, 2027. People in those plans who want to keep BJC hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7, the last day of Medicare’s annual enrollment, to pick a plan that includes them. BJC says […]

St. Louis, MO · 2d

laduenews.com

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St. Louis Children's Hospital Bringing Better Health Care to Children Everywhere

As one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals, the mission of St. Louis Children’s Hospital has always been to do what’s right for kids, not just in the metro area but around the world. Seeking to continuously improve and expand the critical services it provides, St. Louis Children’s Hospital has launched I AM PROOF, an eight-year, $400 million fundraising campaign that will advance the hospital’s revolutionary care, breakthrough research, and community outreach.

St. Louis, MO · 12h

Main Street Dollars

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Anthem Medicare Advantage members lose Kettering in Ohio, VCU in Virginia and BJC in St. Louis on Jan. 1 and could lose Sentara too unless they switch by Dec. 7

Anthem Medicare Advantage members in western Ohio, Virginia and the St. Louis area are losing access to some of their biggest hospital systems on Jan. 1, 2027. Kettering Health, VCU Health and BJC have each announced they will be out of network, and Sentara in Virginia is on track to follow unless it reaches a […]

St. Louis, MO · 17h

The Telegraph

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Jersey County puts ambulance tax increase on 2027 ballot

Jersey County voters to decide if sales tax increase will keep ambulance service running

Jersey County, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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St. Louis Alzheimer's Study Lands $32M, Will Send Mobile Clinic Into North City

A St. Louis research program that will reach its 45th year in 2031 just landed $32 million in new federal funding, and the money comes with a plan to roll a mobile clinic straight into north St. Louis neighborhoods. The renewal from the National Institute on Aging will carry the Healthy Aging and Senile Dementia program through 2031, when it marks its 45th year, and researchers say the next phase is about reaching people the study has historically missed.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

timesnewspapers.com

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Cities Seek $10 Million In Damages Against Ameren

Kirkwood and four other Missouri cities aren’t ready to take no for an answer just yet. Late last month, the cities — Kirkwood, Hannibal, Fulton, Marceline and New Madrid — filed an appeal in a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages from utility giant Ameren.

Kirkwood, MO · 4d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County considers sales tax hike to fund ambulance service

Jersey County Board weighs a half-percent tax hike as ambulance faces $650,000 shortfall

Jersey County, IL · 3d

FOX 2

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Mercy’s ECMO treatment saves man’s life

When a routine heart surgery took an unexpected turn, one family was suddenly facing the possibility of losing a loved one. But an advanced medical treatment gave him another chance.

Creve Coeur, MO · 6d

firstalert4.com

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Gateway Regional payroll delayed for 3rd time since July; hospital says it’s seeking funding

Dozens of Gateway Regional employees say their paychecks are delayed again, and some are worried about staffing and patient care, according to a First Alert 4 Investigates report.

St. Louis, MO · 6d

hoodline.com

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St. Charles County Voters Approve Ambulance Tax After District Warned of Eight More Paramedic Cuts

St. Charles County voters approved a 3/8-cent sales tax increase for the St. Charles County Ambulance District, a measure officials said was needed to keep pace with a growing and aging population and to fund emergency medical services across the county. The ballot question asked whether the district could impose a sales tax of 0.00375, or 3/8 of 1%, to provide revenue for its operations.

St Charles County, MO · 8d