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Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening

Monday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Spinal Muscular Atrophy added as the 49th disorder SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Public Health will test every baby born in Illinois for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is a group of hereditary diseases that progressively destroys motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Notified of One Additional Positive Case of COVID 19 in Hamilton County

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive case of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents. Female in her 40s is in isolation at home. To date: • There have been three lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. • Two people... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified of Potential White County Resident Testing Positive for CoViD

Thursday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, June 25, 2020 of a potential White County resident who had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 20’s, is doing well and in isolation. This is the fourth confirmed positive of COVID-19... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace offers a Special Enrollment Period Chicago – Illinoisans applying for unemployment insurance may also need health insurance after losing job-based coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for certain qualifying life events,... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each facility will be required to develop and implement a testing plan to better protect... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, May 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,713 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths. - Cook County: 1 female 30, 1 male 30, 1 male 40s, 1 male... Read More.

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ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES REQUIRED TO ALLOW SUPPORT PERSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released new guidance to help families support their loved ones with developmental disabilities. Persons with disabilities can rely on reasonable accommodations in Illinois hospitals during their treatment, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19... Read More.

White County Board Hears from Egyptian Health Department CEO at Latest Meeting; Public Joins via Zoom

Wednesday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board received an update from Angie Hampton Tuesday night. Hampton, the CEO at Egyptian Health Department, detailed the current “phase” of Restore Illinois and also provided information on a regional “Return to Business” plan that’s been forwarded to the governor in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department 5/6/2020 Update

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saline County, 2 in Gallatin... Read More.

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Hamilton/Wayne County Health Department Administrator Weighs In on Fairfield Restaurant’s Decision to Open

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Fairfield restauranteur has allegedly opened against Governor Pritzker’s orders and while the Hamilton/Wayne County Bi-County Health Department administrator acknowledges it’s happened, he says he in no way “cleared them to operate” as some have suggested. “First of all, I’m not giving anybody, or clearing... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening

Hamilton County Health Department Notified of One Additional Positive Case of COVID 19 in Hamilton County

Egyptian Health Department Notified of Potential White County Resident Testing Positive for CoViD

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES REQUIRED TO ALLOW SUPPORT PERSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

White County Board Hears from Egyptian Health Department CEO at Latest Meeting; Public Joins via Zoom

Egyptian Health Department 5/6/2020 Update

Hamilton/Wayne County Health Department Administrator Weighs In on Fairfield Restaurant’s Decision to Open

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