Horizon Health has announced that it will offer discounted health screenings at the Paris Clinic on Friday, March 13, between 7 and 9 a.m. Leighsa Cornwell, RN, CDCES, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, will conduct blood…
Horizon Health staff recently marked a milestone as their bariatric surgery team received national recognition for patient safety and quality of care.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently recognized employees who reached milestone anniversaries in 2025.
The Illinois Office of Broadband, which operates under the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development, has not responded to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by Edgar…
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will offer free at-home colon cancer screening kits during March as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Horizon Health is organizing a free Heartsaver CPR/AED course for the public on Friday, March 13.
Fourteen County Veterans Assistance Commissions (VACs) in Illinois have not complied with a 2023 amendment to the Military Veterans Assistance Act (MVAA), which requires them to hire accredited Veteran Service…
Horizon Health will offer an eight-week grief support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Horizon Health and the Horizon Health Foundation have announced the availability of several scholarships for local students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare during the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Horizon Health Emergency Department is working to improve pediatric emergency care by pursuing recognition through the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Pediatric Facility Recognition Program.
HSHS Medical Group has announced that Jordan Handlin, FNP-C, has joined the team at HSHS Good Shepherd Rural Health Clinic in Shelbyville.
During a review of Illinois Auditor General reports, Edgar County Watchdogs discovered that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) maintains foreign offices in several countries, including Belgium,…
Oswego, Illinois – The Village of Oswego has released additional public records related to an alleged road rage incident involving off-duty Bolingbrook Police Officer Sal Davi.
Horizon Health is offering a free Heartsaver CPR/AED course for the community on Friday, February 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The class will take place at the Horizon Health…
Effingham Ophthalmology Associates will become part of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System starting March 1.
Horizon Health has been recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for its efforts in promoting responsible antibiotic use.
HSHS Home Care has launched its annual “Cram the Car” drive in partnership with several Effingham-area auto dealerships.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office has faced repeated critical findings in its most recent published audit, according to a report highlighting the governor’s response to past audits and ongoing compliance…
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has faced criticism after failing to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted on January 6, 2026.
The Edgar County Watch Dogs have raised concerns about recent media coverage of immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, specifically regarding a court order directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
City of Effingham Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met Thursday, Jan. 22
Local businesses in the Effingham area have donated more than $7,800 to support cancer care services at HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center.
For the past six years, Charleston residents Ava Gardner and her mother, Michelle Gardner, have assembled and donated “Hope Bags” to Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) and other hospitals.
Former Dolton administrator Keith Freeman’s scheduled change of plea hearing on federal bankruptcy fraud charges has been postponed again, with a new date set for March 4, 2026.
More than 3,350 babies were born in 2025 at three central Illinois hospitals: HSHS St. John’s in Springfield, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial in Effingham, and HSHS St. Francis in Litchfield,…
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