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Little Miracles 5K continues support for NICU at St. John's Children's Hospital

HSHS St. John’s Foundation is encouraging residents to participate in the Little Miracles 5K, a charity event aimed at supporting premature and critically ill infants at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

By Sangamon Sun | May 9, 2025

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HSHS Home Care hosts butterfly release ceremonies to honor loved ones across Illinois

HSHS Home Care is inviting residents across central Illinois to participate in a series of butterfly release ceremonies in memory of loved ones who have passed away.

By Sangamon Sun | May 2, 2025

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Access to Health program addresses chronic conditions in Sangamon County

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 17, 2025

Now in its tenth year, the Access to Health program addresses unmet healthcare needs in Sangamon County.

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Springfield to host organ donor memorial walk on April 26

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 16, 2025

Every eight minutes, a new name is added to the organ transplant waiting list in the United States.

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Blue pinwheels mark start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 2, 2025

Blue pinwheels adorned the lawn of HSHS St. John's Pavilion in Springfield on Tuesday as leaders from Hospital Sisters Health System, along with advocates and officials, marked the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Agencies to mark child abuse prevention month with Springfield pinwheel event

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2025

Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital will hold a joint press conference on April 1 in Springfield to mark the beginning of National Child Abuse...

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Sangamon County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Sangamon County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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HSHS St. John's offers free colorectal cancer screening kits

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 13, 2025

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, HSHS St. John’s Hospital is offering free at-home screening tests to help ease the anxiety associated with medical testing.

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Children's Miracle Network announces new local and national champions

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 20, 2025

Two former patients from the Springfield area have been appointed as local and national champions for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN) in 2025.

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State Sen. Turner: Michael Madigan 'represented a broken political system'

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 18, 2025

Sally Turner, a senator for Illinois State Senate District 44, commented on the recent verdict of Michael Madigan.

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Prenatal programs offered by St. John's Women's Center this year

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 5, 2025

Expectant mothers have the opportunity to address their questions about pregnancy through various prenatal education programs offered by St. John’s Women and Infants Center throughout the year.

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St. John's celebrates ten years as Level I Trauma Center

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 22, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Center is marking a decade of service as a Level I Trauma Center in January 2025.

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HSHS St. John's honors Terra McMasters as 2024 colleague of the year

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 16, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Hospital has named Terra McMasters as its 2024 Colleague of the Year.

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William E Hauter introduces HB1270 in House on Jan. 10—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 11, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1270 on Jan. 10, with William E Hauter as the lead sponsor.

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Travis Weaver brings HB0017 to the Illinois House on Jan. 9—what to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB0017, backed by Travis Weaver, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Travis Weaver brings HB1115 to the Illinois House on Jan. 9—what to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1115 on Jan. 9, with Travis Weaver as the lead sponsor.

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Travis Weaver introduces HB1139 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB1139, backed by Travis Weaver, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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William E Hauter introduces HB1141 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1141 on Jan. 9, with William E Hauter as the lead sponsor.

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Healthcare bootcamp offers insights for Illinois high school students

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 7, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Hospital recently hosted its fifth High School Healthcare Bootcamp, welcoming 21 high school students from Central Illinois on December 30.

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Springfield welcomes first baby of 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 3, 2025

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield welcomed the first baby of 2025, Aar’ion Henderson, born to Arion Malone on January 1 at 9:40 a.m. The newborn weighed 5 pounds, 8.8 ounces and measured 18.75 inches long.