Category Archives: Health

Fri Oct 28th: A Special Chance for Kidney Screening in Danville
Coming up Friday, October 28th; Noon to 4 PM in Danville at the New Life Church Banquet Center on North Bowman, will be a chance for free health clinics and kidney screenings. The National Kidney Foun...
Oct 27, 2022

Fire Chief McMasters: Warnings about Space Heaters; and An Invitation to TEST to be a Firefighter
As we get into the colder weather, let's look back on some advice retiring Danville Fire Chief Don McMasters gave on 1490 WDAN several months ago. And that would be: USE CAUTION WITH THOSE SPACEHEATER...
Oct 24, 2022

Health Dept: Some Signs of RSV in Downstate Illinois
The respiratory virus RSV has been in the news a lot over the last week, largely affecting children five and younger. Vermilion County Public Health Administrator Douglas Toole says there are signific...
Oct 21, 2022

DACC Nursing Program Accepting Applications Spring '23 Application Available Online Now!
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE Danville Area Community College's nursing program is accepting applications for their Spring 2023 program. Applicants must meet the TE...
Oct 19, 2022

OSF HealthCare Joins National Gun Safety Movement
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE More than 170 health care organizations band together in public awareness and education campaign Guns are the leading cause of death for kids. Every day, ...
Oct 19, 2022

WIC Program Available for Young Moms and Children at Health Department
Vermilion County Health Department WIC Coordinator Brenda Adams recently joined Laura Williams on 1490 WDAN's Community Connection program. WIC still stands for Women, Infants, and Children; and it's ...
Oct 13, 2022

Dist 118: Health Care Clinic Opening in January; Parent Disputes Food Contracts
Last December, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation announced their plans for two health clinics in Danville; one for District 118 students and one for the public. They're designed to be Federally ...
Oct 12, 2022

OSF Heart of Mary and OSF Sacred Heart Align Care for Expectant Mothers
THE FOLLOWING IS AN OSF RELEASE Blessed Beginnings Birthing Center Serving Both Hospitals (October 11, 2022 | DANVILLE, Illinois) - OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville...
Oct 11, 2022

Pharmacy Facts with Friends Featuring Cody Moore, Macon County Sheriff Candidate
LISTEN: Cody Moore, Macon County Sheriff Candidate, joined co-hosts Lauren Young and Megan Breheny. Other Guests Included: Regan Deering – U.S. Congress Candidate Mirinda Rothrock – Decatu...
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