Category Archives: Health
Danville's OSF Birthing Center Welcomes First Birth Since Center's Reopening
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE The Family Birthing Center at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville saw its first birth this week since reopening. We are excited to again provi...
Sep 13, 2023
Faraci Urges Residents to Apply for Energy Bill Assistance Program
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE CHAMPAIGN - State Senator Paul Faraci is encouraging all eligible people to apply to this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistan...
Sep 13, 2023
VA Illiana Make Non-Fasting Labs Routine
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - Starting September 30, 2023, VA Illiana no longer requires Veterans to fast prior to laboratory testing. This change empowers ...
Sep 13, 2023
Rising Tide Mental Health Conference Getting Closer: Oct 6th & 7th; Save by Getting Tix by this Fri (15th)
The Rising Tide Mental Health Conference is coming up Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th; in the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium at Danville High School. The 708 Mental Health Board is joining for...
Sep 12, 2023
Committee Hears More Requests For ARPA Funds
A committee of the Vermilion County Board heard more requests Monday evening for using federal ARPA funds. The county earlier received $14-million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act money to help rec...
Sep 12, 2023
Former State Representative Bill Black Dead at 81
A former longtime member of the Illinois General Assembly from Danville has died. Bill Black was 81 when he died on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Bill Pickett has more..... Black was a former Assistant...
Sep 10, 2023
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Giveaway in Danville, IL Sat Sept 16th
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK RELEASE Danville, IL - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to area families facing food insecurity. The distribution will be held ...
Sep 10, 2023
River to Rail Ride for Kickapoo Rail Trail Set for this Saturday (Sept 9th)
We have a wonderful autumn forecast for this weekend, so why not give the 2023 River to Rail Ride a try. All proceeds from this Saturday's cycling event will benefit the Kickapoo Rail Trail. One of th...
Sep 06, 2023
Susan Kentner: This Week's I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE Honoree
The following is this week's I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE Honoree by Jodie Ingram In 1972 President Richard Nixon signed a federal civil rights law in the United States called the Education Amendments...
Sep 04, 2023
VA Illiana to Require Masks in Some Areas, Encourages Telehealth Appointments
THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE DANVILLE, Ill. - Some of the counties we serve are experiencing an increase in COVID-19. Effective September 5, VA Illiana will require masks a...
Aug 31, 2023
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