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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: What IS Self Care?

Are you too busy to care for yourself?

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: HSHS St. John’s Hospital Announces 2019 Colleague of the Year

Sue Curry, a cardiovascular technician, was named HSHS St. John’s Hospital Colleague of the Year today at the hospital’s annual colleague of the year luncheon.

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Illinois Civil War Soldiers Write Home

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

Brown Bag Program presented by Mark Flotow

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Hiring For Position Of Curator of Anthropology

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

We are hiring for the position of Curator of Anthropology at Dickson Mounds.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Can You Overdose On Cannabis?

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Approximately 38 million Americans use marijuana, and you may be surprised to learn that thousands of marijuana-related emergency visits occur in the United States each year.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Amelia, Oliver and Levi Were Springfield’s Top Baby Names in 2019

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Amelia was the most popular name for a baby girl in Springfield in 2019, while the most popular name for a boy was a tie between Oliver and Levi, according to information from Springfield’s two hospitals.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Recovery After Stroke

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

Each year around 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke.

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Illinois Beach Party Super Saturday

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

Leave the January cold behind and join us on Illinois' prehistoric and modern beaches.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: HSHS St. John’s Hospital Receives Approval for $17.2 Renovation Project

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

HSHS St. John’s Hospital received approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board today for its intensive care unit (ICU) renovation and expansion project.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Virtual Poison Center Now Available

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

The Poison Control Center now offers the public an online option – webPOISONCONTROL – a web-based triage tool to guide people who may have been exposed to a poisonous substance through a series of questions to determine toxicity and recommended treatment.

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Help is on the way, Rep. Davidsmeyer tells flooding victims in 100th District

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2019

Illinois state Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) wants residents of his 100th District impacted by recent heavy flooding to know that the state and U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) are offering loans for those affected in 2019.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Home Health Services Returns Lincoln’s Glenn Gill Back To His Life

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2019

Born with spina bifida, Glenn Gill has gone through between 20 and 30 surgeries throughout his 37 years of life.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: HSHS St. John’s Hospital to Host Diaper Drive on Dec. 5-6

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2019

HSHS St. John’s Hospital will be collecting diapers and wipes for the babies in our Beyond the NICU program.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Diaper Drive Dec. 5 & 6

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2019

Join us Dec. 5 & 6 visit st-johns.org/diaperdrive for more information

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Is Your Heartburn Actually Gerd?

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2019

Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, is a common medical condition that is usually mild.

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: A Curious Christmas: Odd Holiday Traditions

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Brown Bag Program presented by Erika Holst Christmas in America wasn't always Santa Claus and Snowmen.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Shingles Demystified

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

It’s like a bad sequel: Revenge of the Chickenpox.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Lung Cancer Screening Leads To Early Diagnosis And Positive Outcome

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Due to an old smoking habit and new screening guidelines, Kaye Beals’ primary care doctor suggested she undergo a lung cancer screening at a routine physical last December.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Maggie Jordan Invites You To Join Her On The St. John’s Society For Service and Leadership

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Maggie Jordan, inpatient physician assistant at Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, invites you to join her on the St. John’s Society for Service and Leadership.

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Collector's Day & Artifact Identification Event

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Join us for the annual Collector's Day event.