Category Archives: Health

School Health Services Expand in Vermilion County
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY Fifty-eight southern Vermilion County students received school physicals and immunizations this past week under a partnership with South...
Jul 21, 2024

U.S. Rep Kelly, State Senator Faraci Meet with Locals to Talk about Rural Issues, Including Health Care
ABOVE: State Senator Paul Faraci and Congresswoman Robin Kelly during Thursday afternoon's Illinois Soybean Association - sponsored rural health discussion at the Gilbert Street Cafe. An early ...
Jul 18, 2024

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Giveaways in Vermilion County, Sponsored by Bayer
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK RELEASE When: Monday, July 22 2024 & Tuesday, July 23 2024 Where: Vermilion County Vermilion County, IL - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is di...
Jul 18, 2024

Heat Advisory for Central and SE Illinois Until 8 PM Mon (July 15th) Evening
Details: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...All of central and southeast Illinois * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause h...
Jul 14, 2024

Summer Events Offer Preview of Expanded Offerings from OSF Care-a-van
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE Mobile health unit continues to bring quality care to Vermilion County residents who can't get to a health care facility (July 9, 2024 | Danville, Illinoi...
Jul 11, 2024

County Board Embarks on $7.5 Million Dollars in Building Upgrades
The Vermilion County Board has voted to embark on $7.5 million dollars in improvements to some county-owned buildings. Most of the work will be at the Rita B. Garman Vermilion County Courthouse where ...
Jul 09, 2024

VA Illiana to Celebrate Independence Day with Parade for Veterans, Local Community
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE In celebration of Independence Day, the Danville VA Medical Center is hosting a parade to honor America and salute the sacrifice of all Veteran...
Jul 02, 2024

Fireworks and Eyes; Keep Them Separated
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE Key takeaways: If a firework goes off in your face, serious injuries, including permanent blindness, can result. When handling fireworks, act safely and wear eye...
Jul 01, 2024

Indianola Woman Waiting for Heart Transplant Thankful for Community Support
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY ABOVE: Kelly Manning Ingalsbe with grandson Greysin Hansen. Drop in a question of your very own BY CLICKING HERE or by emailing 2...
Jun 27, 2024

VA Illiana to Use New Technology to Expand Prevention Efforts, Reduce Scheduling Time
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - VA Illiana will begin using AudioCare to contact Veterans who are due for their stool sample (FIT Test) and to schedule Commun...
Jun 26, 2024







