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Health And Safety Tips For The Eclipse

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible across the entire U.S. The last total solar eclipse seen coast to coast in the U.S. was in 1918. Starting shortly before noon and lasting until 2:45 p.m. central time, people in Illinois... Read More.

Kiwanis Club learns about Joyner Therapy Services and Egyptian Health Department

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club learned about a home health partnership between Egyptian Health Department and Joyner Therapy Services on Monday. Morgan Barton, the Clinical Nurse Manager for Egyptian Health Department and Dr. Jessica Cook with Joyner Therapy Services’ Carmi office made the presentation. Dr.... Read More.

IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have been reported in Illinois this year.“Most cases of rabies in... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District recognized by Illinois Department of Public Health

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has recently been recognized as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A facility earns the certificate by establishing evidence based processes that ensure the finest care to patients experiencing an acute stroke.With the help... Read More.

South East IL AHEC to hold Rural Health Careers Summer Camp

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

South East Illinois Area Health Education Center (SEI-AHEC), in collaboration with Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Frontier Community College (FCC), is planning a Rural Health Careers camp for June 30, 2017. The camp is open to incoming freshmen and sophomore students in the surrounding... Read More.

Diabetes Today Resource Teams Partner with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with regional Diabetes Today Resource Teams to provide free kidney and health screening for all community members. The KidneyMobile will be traveling throughout southern Illinois during June and August in an effort to prevent, educate... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health & Welfare Begins Pilot Program Offering Online License Renewals

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

As a mostly regulatory state agency, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) processes more than 70,000 licenses each year for farmers, producers, agribusinesses and various other organizations. Under an initiative launched by Governor Bruce Rauner, all state agencies are looking for ways to improve... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House approved legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known more commonly as Obamacare: “For seven years, I’ve fought to repeal all of Obamacare’s mandates, middle class taxes, abortion subsidies,... Read More.

Second Children’s Health Fair brings 640 children to RLC

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Over 600 local grade school children flocked to the Rend Lake College Children's Health Fair last Friday to learn about their bodies and staying healthy. A total of 640 students participated in activities in RLC's James "Hummer" Waugh Gymnasium throughout the day, including the... Read More.

FMH Spring Into Health Fair huge success

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Frontier Community College had a successful Spring Into Health Fair this past Saturday morning. Despite the rainy morning, many were out early and lined up to take advantage of the reduced rate lab tests and free breakfast that was being... Read More.

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