Category Archives: Health

State legislators, local pastors, the Illinois Freedom Caucus, and dozens of protestors stood across from the old Dillman Eye Care at 600 North Logan during the noon hour Monday (March 27th) to say th...

THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE SENATOR PAUL FARACI'S OFFICE   CHAMPAIGN -State Senator Paul Faraci is urging all residents who receive Medicaid benefits to verify their information and renew...

The Illinois Department of Public Health says Vermilion County is now at the Medium Community Level for COVID. Edgar County is also at the same level. The Department of Public Health says if you are a...

THE FOLLOWING IS A U OF I EXTENSION RELEASE   CHAMPAIGN, ILL. - University of Illinois Extension, Family Life division plans to offer a four-part series on Brain Health starting March 30 at the O...

THE FOLLOWING IS A CARLE HEALTH RELEASE   Safety, service at core of new initiative Urbana, Ill. - As Carle Health focuses on bringing more safety and preparedness measures to facilities, communi...

Some citizens from southwestern Vermilion County are voicing concerns about a proposed wind and solar farm in their area. Russell Puzey of rural Fairmount was one of the citizens who addressed the Ver...

THE FOLLOWING IS A CARLE HEALTH RELEASE   March 12 kicks off Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, which celebrates rehabilitation therapists and programs that help patients breathe easy. Carle Pulmonar...

With word out that a vape shop is coming to 8 East Fairchild Street in Danville; just a hop, skip, and jump away from Danville High School; two different perspectives are being heard. After a special ...

THE FOLLOWING IS A SALVATION ARMY RELEASE   Volunteer Certification Opportunity Vermilion County, IL. - The Salvation Army will host the Introductory Emergency Disaster Response Training with Saf...

There has been much talk around the state about a rise in fentanyl cases of late. Over the last few decades the battle against heroin intensified when the smokeable and snortable kinds took it well be...