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Open House Events Planned for Women’s Health, Cosmetic Services

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO & CARMI, IL – Two open house events are being planned for Ferrell Hospital Women’s Health Services. The events will include provider introductions, refreshments and give-a-ways.Debbie Davis, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, will be available for meet-and-greets at these events. Davis, a native of... Read More.

Annual Health Fair Held at SIC October 23

Tuesday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A wide variety of wellness-related topics will be addressed by a number of vendors featured at this year’s Health Fair at Southeastern Illinois College. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. until noon in the SIC Harry Crisp Student Center... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital To Host Health Fair October 17th

Wednesday, October 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District invites you to their Health Fair, Thursday, October 17th, from 7:00 am – 10:00 am at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, 611 South Marshall Avenue in McLeansboro. In addition to offering flu shots, there will be free health screenings including blood... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

With hot weather with high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“Hot weather... Read More.

The Illinois Department of Human Services Commemorates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is raising awareness for children’s mental health and partnering with providers across the state for awareness day events.In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed May 10, 2018 to be Children’s Mental Health Day... Read More.

Articulation agreements ratified for two RLC Allied Health programs

Thursday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Two articulation agreements for students in Rend Lake College’s Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP) and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs were approved and ratified Tuesday night during the Board of Trustees meeting.HIT program students have a new opportunity to continue their education online with... Read More.

Articulation agreements offer advantages for RLC Allied Health graduates

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Graduates and current students in two Rend Lake College Allied Health programs now have new opportunities to continue their education at a four-year institution. The new articulation agreements will help students enrolled in RLC’s Associate Degree Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs.The agreements, approved during... Read More.

One Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Chester Mental Health CenterOne Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Chester Mental Health Center

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is reporting that one patient at Chester Mental Health Center has tested positive for Legionnaires’ Disease. IDHS received the confirmation of the positive test on Tuesday, February 13th. The patient is being treated and is currently in... Read More.

Short-Term Funding Bill Prioritizes Increased Investment in Funding for Cancer Research, Protects Access to Health Care Services

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Early this morning, Congress passed a short-term extension to the FY18 spending bill that included a deal to lift budget caps for FY18 and FY19 budgets, enabling appropriators to work to finalize FY18 spending bills. The budget agreement allows for an increase of at... Read More.

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Three RLC Allied Health students named IRHA scholars

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Three outstanding Rend Lake College students are being rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the local area with scholarships this spring through the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA).Sarah Davis of Broughton, Brittney Pettit of Benton, and Jera Sloat of Bonnie were each... Read More.