Members of the Vermilion County Board welcomed a new member in one district and declared a vacancy in another during their meeting Tuesday evening. Bill Pickett has the story.... Terry Prillaman of Rossville was sworn-in as the new member in District 1. The vacancy was declared in District 5 where Crisi Walls recentl...

Health Department WIC Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Specialist Taylor Beitz says breast milk can be so beneficial to the health of a baby that it's often simply called "liquid gold."

CRIS executive director Lisa Miller stated fighting abuse against the elderly is a major part of what CRIS does for the community; and this grant gives them a big boost.

Employees working for Vermilion County will soon be offered a new health insurance package. Bill Pickett has the story.... The estimated annual premium for the county is expected to provide a savings of just under $700-thousand dollars over the next two fiscal years. All major local medical providers will be in tier on...

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Also outside the Health Department, at 200 College Street in Danville, were numerous service organizations explaining what they can offer students and their families. Among the familiar faces, STEP Recovery Center's Wendy Lambert, representing the Mental Health 708 Board and Vermilion County ROSC.

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... CRIS offers a low cost breakfast for seniors during the week, and lunch on some days. Additional information about programs offered by the agency is available by ca...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Other community groups will also be at the Back to School Bash, offering giveaways and information on local health resources. The health department will also be offering vaccines for all ages.

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 - especially those losing their Health Alliance Advantage plan - that now is not a good time to buy that coverage. Angel Wh...