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Shelby County health survey seeks community input for future planning

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is engaging with residents of Shelby County, inviting them to participate in a brief survey aimed at identifying vital health concerns within their communities.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces announced for June 7 at EIU

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces event is scheduled for June 7 at Eastern Illinois University.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

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Chancie Warren joins HSHS Medical Group as psychiatric nurse practitioner

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine in Effingham welcomes Chancie Warren, PMHNP, to its team.

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HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to hold hanging basket flower sale

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

The HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is set to hold a hanging basket flower sale on Thursday, April 17.

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Washington Savings Bank donation supports cardiac care at SBL Heart Center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation has received a donation from Washington Savings Bank to aid patients at the SBL Heart Center.

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Central City Hospital announces April's Employee of the Month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Central City Hospital has named Kamy Vail as their Employee of the Month for April.

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HSHS St. Anthony's celebrates birth of 150th baby in anniversary year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, originally established by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis on November 15, 1875, recently celebrated a milestone in its 150th anniversary year.

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St. Anthony's introduces SpiderCage to enhance pediatric therapy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital has introduced the SpiderCage Universal Exercise Unit in its Physical Therapy department.

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Kenneth Littrell honored with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

At the recent Farm Family event organized by the HSHS St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Kenneth Littrell was recognized with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award.

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Quinn Camfield to offer monthly orthopedic care at SBL Newton Clinic

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2025

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Newton Clinic will soon offer expanded services to the local community.

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SBL Cheers! raises nearly $30K for scholarship program

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation successfully raised close to $30,000 at the 41st annual Cheers! event.

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New Center for Pediatric Therapy planned by HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 18, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has announced the commencement of renovations for a new Center for Pediatric Therapy at 904 Medical Park Drive in Effingham.

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Tom Bariether donates $1,000 to SBL Regional Cancer Center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Tom Bariether, a resident of Mattoon and a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker, has donated $1,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation.

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Emily Rich named CCH March employee of the month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2025

Emily Rich has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for March at CCH.

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Hospital adjusts HIM office hours for patient convenience

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 7, 2025

The hospital has announced a change in the operating hours for its Health Information Management (HIM) office, responsible for medical records.

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St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital welcomes new board members Chuck Deters and Joseph Emmerich

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

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EIU women’s basketball raises funds for cancer center through annual CARE game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The Eastern Illinois University (EIU) women's basketball team has contributed $10,809 to the SBL Health Foundation.

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HSHS St. Anthony's offers free at-home colorectal cancer screening tests in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2025

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital aims to alleviate test anxiety by offering at-home screening tests.