Health

Danville VA Employees Laid Off as Part of Federal Cuts
This week's actions follow other dismissals VA announced Feb. 13 and are part of a government-wide President Donald Trump Administration effort to make agencies more efficient, effective and responsive to the American people. To that end, VA is refocusing on its core mission: providing the best possible care and benefi...
Feb 26, 2025

Faraci: I urge Health Alliance to Protect their Members
"I am deeply concerned and disappointed by Health Alliance's recent decision to end health care coverage for many of its members. The impact of this is far-reaching, as it places thousands of people at risk of losing critical health coverage."
Feb 26, 2025

Carle Health Release: Regional Individual and Group Insurance Plans Discontinuing in 2026
Throughout the remainder of 2025, the health plans will maintain operations to support claims processing and meet ongoing business needs, regulatory mandates and contractual obligations.
Feb 25, 2025

Epilepsy Education Conference; Saturday, March 29th in Champaign
The Epilepsy Education Conference will be held at The I Hotel in Champaign on March 29th, beginning at 11:00 AM. This conference is open to patients, caregivers, and families impacted by epilepsy.
Feb 25, 2025

Vermilion County Health Department Thanks Everyone for Help with Jan 27th Diaper Drive
The WIC staff donated their time and efforts to help spread the word and decorate several diaper and wipe collection boxes. Those collection boxes are currently located at fourteen businesses in Danville, Illinois.
Feb 13, 2025

Vacant Buildings on VA Illiana Health Care System Campus Coming Down
VA officials said the changes are in line with "providing a safe and modern environment," adding: "As part of a larger strategic plan to provide exceptional care to more veterans through various stages of life, vacant, unused administrative buildings' removal allows for expansion of the Community Living ...
Feb 05, 2025

Special Day Mon Jan 27th at Vermilion Co Health Dept: Families Can Pre-Apply for Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist; OSF and Carle Vans Scheduled to Stop By
As Brittany Savalick from the Vermilion Housing Authority points out, the pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program are simply this first step for families, in finding out if they are eligible for the program.
Jan 22, 2025

OSF Hosts Blessing for New Therapy Clinic at 707 North Logan; Will Begin Seeing Patients Mon Jan 20th
Manager of Rehab Services Ashley Barnes talked about how space across the way at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center was getting limited; and as far back as four years ago, eyes began to notice the second floor at 707 North Logan.
Jan 16, 2025

Lakeview Nursing College Names Interim Dean
Beyond her professional roles, she remains committed to community service. She actively volunteers as a nurse consultant and board member for the ABRA (mentally disabled adults) and is an MDS consultant, demonstrating her belief in giving back and supporting broader healthcare and educational missions.
Jan 15, 2025

Carle Implements New Visitor Guidelines As Respiratory Illnesses Rise
As the respiratory illness rates reach high levels in every part of the Carle Health coverage area, the organization is taking steps to update personal protective equipment (PPE) and visitor guidelines to reduce the spread of illness among team members and the community. Carle is urging all patients and visitors experi...
Jan 11, 2025