An Illinois Department of Public Health report from August 2019 said the nursing home failed to assess the feet of and obtain treatments for a resident with Type 2 diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, leading to gangrene.
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These are strictly just-in-case measures at this point. While the second U.S. case has been confirmed in Chicago, there aren’t any under investigation in Champaign County, according to Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Administrator Julie Pryde.
'We are afraid that this kind of large gathering of people will endanger public safety,' Emily Liu, director of the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois' annual event, said through a translator.
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Students with respiratory illnesses will be screened regardless of whether they've been to an area of China with a confirmed case of the virus, which has infected more than 300 people in six countries, including a case confirmed Tuesday in Washington state.
CHAMPAIGN — Increasing cases of flu across the U.S. plus winter weather are adding up to a critical shortage of type O blood, according to the American Red Cross.
This week: The opening of Sushi Siam in Champaign; the winners of WeddingWire’s 2020 Couples’ Choice Awards; nominations being sought by DACC's Small Business Development Center; an Urbana psychologist's new online program; and the grand opening of the CBD Store.
For information about services available to older adults, contact Karen Kraemer, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 15 E. Main St., Champaign, IL 61820, call 217-359-6500. RSVP and the Stevick Senior Center are administe…
URBANA — City officials want to take steps to protect Urbana’s interests in an ongoing dispute with local hospitals over property taxes.
Should you relocate your dog’s favorite sleeping spot out of your bedroom when new baby arrives?
In this week's edition: A new restaurant — Bluefish on the Green — at Railside Golf Club in Gibson City; Jazzercise Champaign at the Savoy Recreation Center; and Champaign-based PhotoniCare's TOMi Scope.
For information about services available to older adults, contact Karen Kraemer, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 15 E. Main St., Champaign, IL 61820, call 217-359-6500. RSVP and the Stevick Senior Center are administe…
R. Rox Anderson is being recognized for his invention of laser dermatology, which is used to remove birthmarks, scars and other skin lesions, according to the hall of fame.
'I felt very attached to him very quickly,' said Tori Worthen, who adopted him on New Year's Eve after having helped treat him at the UI's Small Animal Clinic earlier in the month. 'I just wanted to see him have a great life.'
How does the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District plan to improve an assessment of community health needs with some new grant funding?
Included in the deal will be both hospitals’ affiliated clinical sites in central Illinois.
CHAMPAIGN — Don’t delay that flu shot any longer, health experts are urging.
On the job two months as director of security for the sprawling Urbana medical complex, Joe Johnston is having the time of his life.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced seven appointees to the board on Monday, pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
MATTOON — Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center has become an in-network provider for Health Alliance Medical Plans members.
“This is all about you,” Dr. James Leonard, Carle’s CEO, said to hospital visitors and patients who may have been passing through the new main lobby of the hospital at an opening celebration.
URBANA — Urbana-based Frasca International Inc. has received an order for a helicopter training device from the country’s largest air medical-transport service.
The agency said Monday it has committed an annual $50,000 for three years each to Promise Healthcare for its SmileHealthy Dental Center and to C-U at Home for its planned shelter.
For information about services available to older adults, contact Karen Kraemer, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Helen Mary Stevick Senior Citizens Center, 15 E. Main St., Champaign, IL 61820, call 217-359-6500. RSVP and the Stevick Senior Center are administe…
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QUINCY — A resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy has fallen ill with Legionnaires’ disease, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Junior Hans Goodmann, 17, has already had surgeries for inflammatory bowel disease at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and has more scheduled over the next few years, with one set for later this month, according to family friend Katie Walker.
URBANA — West Park Street between North Wright and North Romine streets in Urbana will be closed to through traffic Jan. 6-7 for a project at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, weather permitting.
Planning to indulge in a little soon-to-be-legal weed during your free time? It may behoove those who are employed to check out their employers’ policies on that.
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