Category Archives: Health

Sign of August: Another Back to School Bash at Vermilion County Health Department
On a day that was pretty much a cloudy afternoon mirror image of when it was held last year, another Back to School Bash was held at the Vermilion County Health Department, 2 to 6 PM on Thursday (July...
Steve Brandy Jul 31, 2025

Seniors Finding Heat Relief And More at CRIS Center
As hot, humid weather continues in our area, some senior citizens have found relief at the CRIS Healthy Aging Center in Danville. Bill Pickett has more... {AUDIO: "The Garden Share is every Wednesday ...
Bill Pickett Jul 28, 2025

Vermilion County Tues July 29th Heat Advisory Until 7 PM
Details: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS....
Steve Brandy Jul 28, 2025

OSF to Provide Physicals at Back to School Bash
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE (July 28, 2025 | Danville, Illinois) - OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville continues to provide critical, on-demand services to Vermilion Coun...
Steve Brandy Jul 28, 2025

CRIS Helping Seniors With Questions About Health Insurance
If you are a senior citizen, chances are you have been receiving lots of calls lately from people selling supplemental health insurance. But CRIS Healthy Agency Center in Danville is cautioning - espe...
Bill Pickett Jul 28, 2025

Vermilion County Under Heat Advisory Until 8 PM Monday Evening
VERMILION CO UNDER HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 8 PM MONDAY, JULLY 28TH Details: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110-115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west centr...
Steve Brandy Jul 27, 2025

Second Annual Mini-Marathon Brings the Crowd to Friendly Town on a Hot Saturday
On a very warm and humid Saturday (July 26th) morning, young runners and families came out in full swing for the 2nd Annual Mini-Marathon in Lincoln Park's Friendly Town. Danville's Mayor Rickey Willi...
Steve Brandy Jul 26, 2025

Volunteers' Donation Helps Horizon Health Assess Lung Health
THE FOLLOWING IS A HORIZON HEALTH RELEASE (Paris, IL)-The Paris Community Hospital (PCH) Volunteers are helping enhance patient care at Horizon Health. Their donation of a medical training devi...
Steve Brandy Jul 24, 2025

OSF Heart of Mary Receives Prestigious Nursing Award
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE (July 24, 2025 | Urbana, Illinois) - This week, Mission Partners (employees) at OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana learned the hospital achiev...
Steve Brandy Jul 24, 2025

Cooling Centers Available in Danville
THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE Here's a list of cooling centers should you need them over the next couple of days: Danville Family YMCA, 1111 N Vermilion St, Danville, Mon - Thu 5 ...
Bill Pickett Jul 23, 2025







