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Jessica Cook of Joyner Therapy Educates Kiwanis About Fall Prevention

Friday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

Director of Therapy for Joyner Therapy Services, Jessica Cook says 21% of geriatric individuals who suffer a fall will die within a year. That’s a startling statistic and even more, a quarter of seniors who fracture a hip from a fall die within six... Read More.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month proclaimed in Carmi

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.Every April Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity... Read More.

Illinois DCFS and community partners kick-off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to help promote prevention... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Recognizes National Fire Prevention Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today kicks off National Fire Prevention Week 2017. Governor Rauner proclaimed October 8 through October 14 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to learn and prepare for emergency situations.This year the theme is... Read More.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone Has a Role to Play

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month long observance that is a public call to action during National Child Abuse Prevention Month... Read More.

Employer Withholding Tax Changes Increase Accuracy, Enhance Fraud Prevention Efforts

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce taxpayer filing and payment errors, and increase the detection of false income reporting and insolvent employers, the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin requiring all withholding taxpayers to file quarterly withholding income tax returns and report detailed payroll... Read More.

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Makes Lead Poisoning Prevention A Priority

Monday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth recently announced a statewide, cross-agency initiative to reduce children’s exposure to lead. Lead poisoning is one of the most prevalent, preventable, environmental health hazards and is known to contribute to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and violent... Read More.

Third Annual Child Abuse Prevention Forum Held at SIC

Friday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

The discussion panel answered questions from guests during the Child Abuse Forum on April 7 at Southeastern Illinois College. Pictured are (L-R) Gwen Basinger (Illinois State Police), Sheryl Woodham (The Guardian Center, Inc.), Courtney Field (Department of Children and Family Services) and Ginger... Read More.