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Sunday, February 23, 2020

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Oncology Benefits from Alton High Group

The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America group at Alton High School has done many community service projects in recent years, but this year’s project was a bit more personal than usual.

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

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BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Memorial Care Center Earns Five-Star CMS Rating

Memorial Care Center (MCC), owned and operated by Memorial Regional Health Services, has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 days ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: New Rehabilitation Program to Help Those with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

To help those living with peripheral arterial disease, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently added a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Highlights Awareness on Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2020

While love may be in the air with Valentine’s Day, the cold wintery days with little to no sun can be difficult to handle for many.

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SIHF HEALTHCARE: SIHF Healthcare and Touchette Regional Hospital Join Forces in Support of National Children’s Dental Health Month

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2020

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and SIHF Healthcare and Touchette Regional Hospital are marking the occasion to highlight the importance of dental health to a child’s overall health..

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for Catholic Urban Charities

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is teaming up with several community organizations to “Cram the Car” with non-perishable food items for Catholic Urban Charities.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Anderson Honored as Business of the Year

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2020

Anderson Hospital received Edwardsville’s Business of the Year Award at the Sixth Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Tuesday at Lewis and Clark Community College, as the healthcare network’s explosive growth has led to continued expansion into 2020.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Longtime Volunteer Carl Draper Dies

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

Carl Draper wasn’t a millionaire, but he was worth all that and more to Alton Memorial Hospital staff and physicians.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Auxiliary Hosting New to You Accessory Sale

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland’s Auxiliary is hosting a New to You Accessory Sale in the Frisse Conference Room, Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Anderson Earns 4 Star Rating

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

Anderson Hospital is proud to announce that it is has received a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare Medicaid (CMS).

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: American Heart Month: What You Should Know About Heart Attacks

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 20 days ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 22nd Annual Heart Fair Scheduled for Feb. 1

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2020

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Anderson ExpressCare Billing

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2020

We wanted to clarify an issue that has been discussed in some local social media groups regarding ExpressCare billing.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Hospital expands hours of imaging services in downtown Belleville

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2020

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will expand its open days and hours for 3D mammography and X-ray procedures at the downtown Belleville imaging center beginning February 3, 2020.

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TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Recognizes National Glaucoma Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2020

Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes National Glaucoma Awareness Month and discusses the risk factors associated with glaucoma.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Honors Military Volunteers with Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

To honor their colleagues who serve as volunteers in branches of the military, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital joined with the Illinois Employer of the Guard and Reserve organization in signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Auxiliary Presents Annual Check

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

Anderson Hospital Auxiliary presented Anderson Hospital President and CEO, Keith Page (far right) with its annual donation to the hospital during the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting held January 13.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: 2020 Support Group Schedule Offered for those Living with Diabete

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will continue providing diabetes support to the community in 2020.