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IDES: Unemployment Rate Down in February for All Fourteen Metros Amidst Ongoing Surge of Unemployment Claims as a Result of COVID-19

While the unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in February in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas and all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), the department continues to receive an unprecedented number of unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19.

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 6 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Homemade Mask Donations for COVID Emergency Preparedness

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Anderson Healthcare has received multiple offers for volunteers to provide homemade masks for caregivers.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Highland expresses thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2020 during National Doctors’ Day.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Accepting Donations of Sewn Non-Clinical Face Masks

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has received several messages from members of the community inquiring whether St. Elizabeth’s will accept homemade, sewn cloth masks.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: No Longer Allowing Visitors to Keep Patients, Colleagues and Community Safe

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

With the spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Illinois including the southern Illinois region, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is no longer allowing visitors to the hospital, effective immediately, and entrances have been restricted.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Childbirth Classes Available Online Through May 31

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

All childbirth education classes held at Alton Memorial Hospital have been canceled through at least the end of April (plus May 2) as AMH seeks to be diligent at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville No Longer Allowing Visitors to Keep Patients, Colleagues and Community Safe

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

With the spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Illinois including the southern Illinois region, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville are no longer allowing visitors into the hospital effective on March 21 at 6 a.m.

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BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Coronavirus Specimen Collection Site

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Memorial Hospital, in cooperation with St. Clair County Health Department will open a drive-through Coronavirus (COVID-19) specimen collection site at 4000 North Illinois Lane in Swansea (former location of Siteman Cancer Center).

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: HEALTH FAIR POSTPONED

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2020

Due to concerns about the coronavirus, influenza and other illnesses, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has regretfully decided to postpone the health fair scheduled for April 15 at Highland Hope United Methodist Church.

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FREEBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Shop Small this Holiday Season

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2020

Today is Small Business Saturday and it is much more than a name and certainly much more than a marketing gimmick.

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COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: SIHF Healthcare recognizes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2020

SIHF Healthcare is spreading the word about the importance of screening and early detection during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Local HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville & Highland Introduce Online Breastfeeding Support Group

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family in Greenville are offering support and education to mothers through a new online Breastfeeding Support Group through Facebook.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Athletes Advantage Trainers honored during National Athletic Training Month

By Press release submission | Mar 9, 2020

The Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) of HSHS Athletes Advantage Sports Medicine at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital are celebrating National Athletic Training Month during March 2020.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Pre-Registration Open for 2020 Spring Health Fair in Highland

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will host their spring health fair Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 10 a.m. at Highland Hope United Methodist Church, located at 12846 Daiber Road, Highland.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: The Top Three Risk Factors for Heart Disease

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2020

Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: William Casperson, M.D. Receives Physician Excellence Award

By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2020

William R. Casperson, M.D., received the Matthew B. Eisele Physician Excellence Award on Feb. 22, at Memorial Regional Health Services annual Medical Staff Dinner.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: AMH Adds HMI Location in Bethalto

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Like many, Todd Meiser had dreams of being a star athlete.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.