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Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Tips for Diabetes Awareness Month

November is American Diabetes Month and the health care experts at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are working to increase awareness about diabetes as well as provide education on the treatment of potential or existing chronic wounds for people living with diabetes.

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2019

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Wound Care Center offers warning signs during American Diabetes Month in November

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

November is American Diabetes Month and the health care experts at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Wound Care Center, a member of the Healogics network, are working to increase awareness about diabetes – and the fact that it is the leading cause of lower-limb amputations not caused by accidents.

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CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: Aqua Park Season Passes

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2019

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones?

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CITY OF BELLEVILLE: 6th Annual Christkindlmarkt Opens on Fri., Nov. 29

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2019

This open-air German Christmas market on Belleville's Public Square will be open daily through Dec. 23, except for Mondays Dec. 2 & 9.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Diabetes Education Program Merits ADA Recognition

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2019

The diabetes self-management education program at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland has been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals to Host Giving Tree Breakfast Events

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2019

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are each hosting a Giving Tree Breakfast.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Rachel Lair is New EMS Coordinator

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

Rachel Lair has been named the new EMS coordinator at Alton Memorial Hospital.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is celebrating November 2019 as National Home Care and Hospice Month.

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CAHOKIA MOUNDS MUSEUM SOCIETY: Flip Book Gets an Update

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

2019 Spring Intern Katie Engelmeyer spent her time here updating the Flip Book “Previous Mound Builders.”

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Local HSHS Hospitals encourages smokers to make a plan to quit smoking during the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® November 21

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland are encouraging everyone to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® event on November 21, 2019.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Hosts public education event, Health Connections, on Men’s Prostate Health

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is hosting a free educational health presentation, Health Connections, on Tuesday, November 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the hospital. Lunch and refreshments will be provided but seats are limited so RSVPs are required.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Affordable Care Act Enrollment Event Hosted at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland on Nov 23

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2019

On Saturday, November 23, certified application counselors will be available by appointment only at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to help individuals and families sign up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ For the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2019

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing St. Elizabeth’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Dr. Laura Hill Honored with AMH Chairman’s Award

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

Dr. Laura Hill is the winner of the 2019 Alton Memorial Hospital Chairman’s Award

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Illinois DCFS kicks off Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in partnership with southern Illinois hospitals and community groups

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2019

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, SIHF Healthcare and HEALTHIER TOGETHER are joining forces to help prevent sleep related infant deaths in southern Illinois.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Fairview Heights Announces Partnership With St. Elizabeth's Hospital To Promote Health And Wellness Activities At The REC

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

City of Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky recently announced a new partnership with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital to become the exclusive health care partner for The REC, located at 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights.

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COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: BUILDING ON TRADITION AND VALUES

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

Gary D. Hemmer, President & CEO, First National Bank of Waterloo and its parent company, First Waterloo Bancshares, Inc.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ on November 13

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Childhood obesity is a raging epidemic in every developed country.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 19th Annual Diabetes Fair Scheduled for Nov. 9

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Living with diabetes can be challenging at times but the more knowledge about the disease you can gather, the easier it will be to manage — and the healthier you’ll be.