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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic Open House

Monday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is cordially inviting the public to join them for an Open House for the new Horizon Healthcare Care Cisne Medical Clinic to be held on Tuesday, April 17th from Noon to 4:00pm. Visitors will be able to tour our newly renovated,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bipartisan legislation to ensure continued access to quality medical care for state’s most vulnerable

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner signed bipartisan legislation today that protects safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more than three million Illinoisans. Senate Bill 1773 ensures the state will continue to receive federal matching funds to offer services for... Read More.

RLC’s Medical Assistant program receives accreditation

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

After more than two years of paperwork and focus, one of Rend Lake College’s newest programs has received accreditation. Last month, the Medical Assistant program earned a five year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).RLC’s one-year Medical Assistant... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society team up to help medical students

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Medical students looking for help with recommendations or financial support are encouraged to apply to the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP). Established by the Illinois State Medical Society and the Illinois Farm Bureau, RIMSAP aims to increase the number of rural primary... Read More.

Wabash Christian Therapy and Medical Clinic Attend Mandated Reporters Training

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

Staff members of Wabash Christin Therapy & Medical Clinic attended a training provided by The Guardian Center, Inc. and presented by Katharine Bovenkerk, Forensic Interviewer/Prevention Specialist. Katharine’s presentation was Mandated Reporter Training. It is aimed at reaching the 7 groups (Medical Personnel, School... Read More.

Testing, application deadlines extended for RLC’s Medical Assistant program

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

New testing dates have been scheduled for the Rend Lake College Medical Assistant program to give students the chance to complete applications for entrance into the program’s Fall 2017 semester. Applications are due Friday, July 14.The Medical Assistant entrance exam, called the Psychological Service... Read More.

Final testing date approaching for RLC Medical Assistant program application

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Students interested in Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant program have one week left to test and complete an application for the Fall 2017 semester. The program’s entrance exam is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 with applications due the following day.The entrance exam,... Read More.

FMH Auxiliary donates toward medical equipment

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are the new 2017-2018 FMH Auxiliary Officers: Phyllis Hilliard-Secretary, Pat Vaughan-Treasurer, Judy Gruner-Vice President, & Charlotte St. Ledger will continue as Director of Volunteers In efforts to continue supporting the hospital in improving safety and services, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has purchased... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.

Harrisburg Medical Center recognizes SIC’s Nursing Program

Friday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) from SIC are, Dr. Jonah Rice, President; Gina Sirach, Executive Dean of Academic Services; and representing Harrisburg Medical Center, Cindy Ford, Chief Nursing Officer; Leslie Ferrell, Chief Nursing Officer; and Rodney Smith, CEO. In recognition of Southeastern Illinois College’s Nursing Program being... Read More.