health – Page 44

PSB Test dates set for three RLC Allied Health programs

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

Testing dates are set for students interested in three of Rend Lake College’s popular Allied Health programs this spring. Those interested in the Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Radiologic Technology programs can take the entrance exams early to complete their applications.The entrance exam, called the... Read More.

Carmi Police to get two new vehicles, Council approves health insurance renewal

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for the second time in January. Following approval of minutes and financials, the Council unanimously approved the hiring of the Brown and Roberts firm to head the EDA grant project to raise the roadway of Industrial Drive,... Read More.

Director Hammer Answers Questions on Mental Health Parity in New Video

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has released a public service announcement aimed at answering questions about mental health parity. The video addresses parity, substance abuse reatment and how to get assistance if you believe your insurance company has unfairly denied you coverage.“Here at... Read More.

FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., Elected to Illinois Health and Hospital Association Board

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s (IHA) 2018 Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the policymaking body for the Association, which represents more than 200 hospitals and nearly... Read More.

National Rural Health Day Nov. 16th

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 16, 2017.NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase rural America; increase... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital annual Health and Book Fair scheduled for Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will host the annual Fall Health & Book Fair on Thursday, October 12th from 7am – 10am.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths featuring health and wellness information in the hospital... Read More.

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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Health Careers class receives visit from Air Evac

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured from left to right are the Health Careers Students and Instructors with the Air Evac Team. Marc McMahan (pilot), Sarah Titzer, Leah Brown, Kinley Arnold, Faith Michels, Brandon Kaiser, RN (Flight Nurse) , ReAnna Dixon, Kinzi James, Rachel Wright, Kylar Slover, Lily... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Releases Health Care Rate Filings for 2018

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care rate filings recently received from Illinois insurers for the 2018 on-exchange marketplace.Following CMS’s adjusted timeline, DOI has given insurers the maximum amount of time to... Read More.

Health Fair Coming to SIC October 4

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

This year’s Health Fair at Southeastern Illinois College will feature a number of vendors addressing a wide variety of wellness-related topics. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon in the SIC Harry Crisp Student Center in “B” Building.Over... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department finds West Nile positive mosquitoes in White, Gallatin, Saline Counties

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Egyptian Health Department has announced that they have collected batches of West Nile positive mosquitoes in Saline, Gallatin, and White Counties.People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin, or other perching bird should contact the Egyptian Health Department, which will... Read More.