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Access to Health program addresses chronic conditions in Sangamon County

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

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 17, 2025

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Springfield to host organ donor memorial walk on April 26

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

By Sangamon Sun | Apr 16, 2025

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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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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.

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State Representative Mike Coffey: 'CWLP will be hiring Linemen and Substation Electrician Apprentices in early 2025'

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 10, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey addressed the topic of electrician apprenticeships in a Facebook post dated December 8.

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Rep. Mike Coffey said “70% of patients who seek care in the emergency rooms could be served quicker’

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 5, 2024

Representative Coffey announced the opening of a new medical facility in January through a Facebook post.

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HSHS Home Care invites community to candlelight memorial events

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 25, 2024

The Hospice Team of HSHS Home Care has extended an invitation to the community for a Candlelight Memorial.

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HSHS urges eligible adults to schedule lung cancer screenings this November

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 25, 2024

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is urging eligible adults to consider scheduling a lung cancer CT scan as part of their November plans, coinciding with Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

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Rep. Mike Coffey: 'Rochester Elementary School 2-3 has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary Schools for 2025!'

By Sangamon Sun | Nov 21, 2024

State Representative Mike Coffey praised the achievements of Rochester Elementary School in a Facebook post dated November 14, stating, "Rochester Elementary School 2-3 has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary Schools for...

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State Senator Sally Turner: 'It’s exciting to see such investments in education!!'

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 11, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner recently visited Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled student services facilities in Menard Hall. In an October 9 Facebook post, she said, "I had the honor of attending the LLCC ribbon cutting ceremony to open the newly remodeled student services facilities in Menard Hall."

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State Senator Sally Turner: 'October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month'

By Sangamon Sun | Oct 2, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner raised awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stating, "Early detection saves livesac, so make your health a priority this month," in an October 1 Facebook post.