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Reliable health, medical information online: NIH, CDC and …

WebBelow are a few patient-facing platforms we routinely use: • National Institute of Health (NIH) and their dedicated site for rare and genetic diseases . • Center for …

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Meijer, Walmart, Hy-Vee, SIU, Springfield clinics offer flu …

WebIn Springfield, here are some locations to get the flu shot: Meijer, 4200 Conestoga Drive. Walmart, 3401 Freedom Drive, 1100 Lejune Drive, 2760 N. Dirksen …

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Springfield, IL Local News The State Journal-Register

WebHealth. Change in leadership coming for Springfield-based health system Illinois is adopting new COVID guidelines. Here's what you should know Ali Upshaw is in renal failure, …

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McDonough County COVID-19 update

WebBy tracing contacts, the individual had prior to the diagnosis, risk of additional transmission is reduced. As of Monday 11/1/21: 25,689 doses of COVID-19 vaccine …

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Where to get a second COVID-19 booster shot in …

WebClick “COVID-19 test/vaccine” and answer questions on eligibility to schedule a test or a first, second or third dose vaccine appointment. Choose from available …

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How to create your own health summary reference sheet

Web1. Demographics – Start with your name, date of birth, and your most recent height and weight. Copy down your health insurance plan and member identification …

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Your turn: It's time to start taking steps to prevent heart …

WebMonitor diet and exercise: Keeping a food journal, monitoring calorie intake, and using an activity tracker can help. Get healthy sleep: Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep …

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Hospitals are making changes to curb spread of …

Web1:26. A prevalence of COVID cases in Sangamon County has the attention of public officials though numbers of hospitalizations aren't readily translating. …

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Sangamon County, Illinois COVID case totals set new records

WebThe Sangamon County Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 759 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, a new one-day record that eclipsed the previous …

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Damond Boatwright takes over as top administrator at HSHS

WebOne of Boatwright's predecessors as regional president of operations and chair of the Hospital Board at SSM Health Wisconsin near Madison, where he took over …

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The pros and cons of generic drugs explored

WebThe cost of producing a generic is much cheaper than the original, and competition from multiple manufacturers drives down the price even further. The price …

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Gov. Pritzker signs bill to expand Medicaid services in Illinois

WebOther provisions include recognizing veteran support specialists as mental health professionals under the state’s Medicaid plan; coverage of both individual and …

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Springfield native ready to be CEO of Memorial Health System

WebSpringfield native ready to take over as president and CEO of Memorial Health System. Claire Grant. Springfield State Journal- Register. The recent changes have felt …

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Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance dispute may harm patients

WebDispute between Springfield Clinic, Blue Cross could disrupt care for 100,000 patients. About 100,000 Springfield Clinic patients in central Illinois would face higher out …

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Springfield-based Memorial Health changing leadership

WebMemorial Health operates five hospitals located in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville, as well as 70 primary care, urgent care and specialty …

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More HSHS functions restored after late August cyber attack

WebHospital Sisters Health System said Monday afternoon it had restored hospital and clinic websites in addition to other functions. The announcement was made …

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Kimberly Hodgkinson, the chief financial officer at HSHS, is out

WebHodgkinson previously was the chief financial officer for the Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System and has 30 years of experience in healthcare …

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Air quality in Springfield, Illinois is getting worse, new report finds

Web79 worst out of 228 for high ozone days. 124 worst out of 223 for single span 24-hour particle pollution. 99 worst out of 204 for annual particle pollution.

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HSHS executive confirms system outage caused by cyber breach

WebSpringfield-based Hospital Sisters Health System president and chief executive officer Damond W. Boatwright on Friday acknowledged that a system-wide …

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Blue Cross Blue Shield, Springfield Clinic reach agreement

Web0:26. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Springfield Clinic have reached an agreement, ending a years-long rift between the health insurance provider and …

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