Health
VA Illiana Honors Volunteers for More than Seven Thousand Hours of Service
Across America, VA will recognize more than 25,400 volunteers for their service to Veterans at VA medical facilities nationwide during National Volunteer Week.
Apr 15, 2024
Northeast Color Burst 5-K Attracts a Crowd
Weather conditions cooperated beautifully Saturday for the annual Northeast Elementary Magnet School 5K Fun Run in Danville. Sadie Baer, a third-grade teacher at the school, noted it was part of the magnet school's efforts focusing on staying healthy... Baer thanked the teachers, volunteers and parents who helped with...
Apr 13, 2024
Rep. Schweizer Passes First Bill out of Committee, Requires Notice of Health Care Benefit Changes
"Families in east-central Illinois do not have many hospitals or medical facilities to receive care at," said Rep. Schweizer. "It is imperative that legislation is brought forward and passed through both the House and Senate and then signed by the Governor to ensure the situation from 2022 does not happe...
Apr 11, 2024
Faraci Advances Measure to Expand Mental Health Access
The measure was brought to Senator Faraci because a mental health provider was sued for providing health care services to a firefighter under a non-compete clause.
Apr 11, 2024
Contractors Express Interest In County Projects
Some central Illinois contractors are expressing interest in doing work on some county-owned buildings in the Danville area. Bill Pickett has more..... The building is located in Danville's downtown area.
Apr 10, 2024
Straight from An Eye Doctor: WHY You Should Not Look at the Eclipse without Proper Protection
Dr. Sola says regular sunglasses, or even those temporary plastic glasses an eye doctor might give you after your pupils dilated, are not good enough.
Apr 05, 2024
Illinois Seeing Historic Enrollment Seeking VA Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it has enrolled 10,167 Illinois Veterans in VA health care over the past 365 days - 42.51% more than it enrolled the previous year. Nationally, VA enrolled 401,006 Veterans in VA health care over the past 365 days - 30% more than the 307,831 it enro...
Mar 30, 2024
Illinois State Student Veterans Connect with Health Care, Resources at VA Illiana Enrollment Event
The event was an opportunity for Student Veterans to enroll directly into VA health care, America's largest integrated health care system and the world leader in Veteran care.
Mar 26, 2024
Carle Foundation Hospital Earns Distinctive Designation for Critical Care of Children
The Illinois Pediatric Facility Recognition program makes the designation as it assists the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in evaluating and choosing hospitals that meet certain evidence-based criteria. Providers who meet quality metrics needed to achieve the recognition show readiness in providing emergen...
Mar 25, 2024
VA Illiana Health Care Offers Special Display on MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
While VA continues the nation's mission to serve those that have served, there has been a legacy of Medal of Honor recipients that have worked for VA.
Mar 25, 2024