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Orthopedist joins HSHS Medical Group Effingham team

HSHS Medical Group in Effingham has announced the addition of Dr. Thomas A. Ambrose II to its team at the Multispecialty Care facility. Dr. Ambrose, an orthopedist with over two decades of experience in chronic musculoskeletal disorders, is now...

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2025

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Clay County Hospital receives state funding for major healthcare expansion

Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Illinois Capital Development Board, has announced that Clay County Hospital (CCH) is among 13 organizations selected to receive funding from the...

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 17, 2025

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Community raises over $10k for cancer care at HSHS St. Anthony's

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation has recently benefited from the generosity of local businesses and schools, receiving over $10,000 in donations to support cancer care services at HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center.

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Top baby names of 2024 announced by Central Illinois hospitals

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 8, 2025

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospitals in Illinois have announced the most popular names for babies born at their central Illinois facilities in 2024.

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Shannon Stanford nominated as January Employee of the Month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2025

Shannon Stanford has been nominated for the January Employee of the Month.

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Corie Smith joins HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health as APRN

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2024

HSHS Good Shepherd Family Health has announced the addition of Corie Smith, APRN, to its team in Shelbyville.

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Sarah Bush Lincoln launches online self-scheduling for primary care

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2024

A new self-scheduling service by Sarah Bush Lincoln will be available starting January 6, enabling individuals to book appointments with their primary care providers.

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CCH Health Occupation Students learn about infection prevention

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 12, 2024

The CCH Health Occupation Students are currently being educated on the correct and safe usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infections.

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Clay County Hospital receives 2024 Performance Leadership Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 10, 2024

Clay County Hospital has been honored with the 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.

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Shelby Potts named December Employee of the Month at CCH

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 2, 2024

Shelby Potts, a Retail Pharmacist Technician at CCH, has been recognized as the December Employee of the Month.

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Diabetes self-management program wins Illinois impact award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Clay County Hospital has announced that its Diabetes Self-Management program, led by Laurel Mason and Kamy Vail, received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Impact Award for 2024.

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HSHS Home Care organizes candlelight memorial services across multiple locations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 19, 2024

The Hospice Team of HSHS Home Care is inviting community members to participate in a Candlelight Memorial on Monday, November 25, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Chapel located at 503 North Maple...

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Caitlin Bird joins HSHS Medical Group as family medicine provider

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2024

HSHS Medical Group Family Health has announced the addition of Caitlin Bird, APRN, to its team.

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Hospital installs free Narcan dispenser for public use

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2024

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital has installed a Narcan dispenser for public use near its emergency department.

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Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health CC Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Cumberland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2024

Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health CC, the second largest nursing home in Cumberland County, aided an average of 36.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cumberland County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Heartland Senior Living

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 18, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Heartland Senior Living was the largest nursing home in Cumberland County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was the overall rating of Helia Healthcare of Newton?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 17, 2024

Helia Healthcare of Newton, the only nursing home in Jasper County, aided an average of 39.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2nd largest nursing home in Crawford County as of Q4 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Crawford County, aided an average of 43.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Robinson Rehabilitation and Nursing Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Crawford County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Robinson Rehabilitation and Nursing was the largest nursing home in Crawford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.