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Meijer, Walmart, Hy-Vee, SIU, Springfield clinics offer flu …

WEBIn Springfield, here are some locations to get the flu shot: Meijer, 4200 Conestoga Drive. Walmart, 3401 Freedom Drive, 1100 Lejune Drive, 2760 N. Dirksen …

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Springfield-based Memorial Health changing leadership

WEBSpringfield State Journal- Register. 0:04. 1:34. Memorial Health president and chief executive officer Ed Curtis will be stepping down next year with Kevin England, …

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Springfield Health system changing names, logo to …

WEB“The COVID-19 pandemic showed us the strength of our health system,” Curtis said Monday. “We were able to share resources, ideas and expertise across …

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Reliable health, medical information online: NIH, CDC and …

WEBBelow are a few patient-facing platforms we routinely use: • National Institute of Health (NIH) and their dedicated site for rare and genetic diseases . • Center for …

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Health Matters: Pros and cons of online access to your …

WEBFurthermore, you can authorize the EMR to share data with third parties (e.g., other providers, family members, apps and websites). Both symbolically and …

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Jim Stone retires as county health department's first and …

WEBJim Stone says his interest in looking out for the health of the general public was kindled on Christmas Eve 1982. Stone, then a 25-year-old junior high school …

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COVID booster shot in Springfield: Where to get third …

WEBSpringfield is hosting a vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the YMCA, 601 N. Fourth St., and is offering first and second doses of the three FDA …

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How to create your own health summary reference sheet

WEB1. Demographics – Start with your name, date of birth, and your most recent height and weight. Copy down your health insurance plan and member identification …

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Where to get a second COVID-19 booster shot in …

WEBClick “COVID-19 test/vaccine” and answer questions on eligibility to schedule a test or a first, second or third dose vaccine appointment. Choose from available …

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Hospitals are making changes to curb spread of respiratory illnesses

WEB0:04. 1:34. A prevalence of COVID cases in Sangamon County has the attention of public officials though numbers of hospitalizations aren't readily translating. …

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The pros and cons of generic drugs explored

WEBThe cost of producing a generic is much cheaper than the original, and competition from multiple manufacturers drives down the price even further. The price …

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Damond Boatwright takes over as top administrator at HSHS

WEBOne of Boatwright's predecessors as regional president of operations and chair of the Hospital Board at SSM Health Wisconsin near Madison, where he took over …

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SMART Health Card Illinois verifies COVID vaccination status digitally

WEB0:03. 0:35. Illinois’ public health agency announced a new way to prove your vaccination status: with a QR code. The SMART Health Card allows users to download …

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McDonough County COVID-19 update

WEBBy tracing contacts, the individual had prior to the diagnosis, risk of additional transmission is reduced. As of Monday 11/1/21: 25,689 doses of COVID-19 vaccine …

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COVID-19 test and vaccine providers in Springfield Illinois area

WEBWith the holiday days away, health officials are encouraging people unvaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated.. Tests and vaccines to protect …

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Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance dispute may harm patients

WEBDispute between Springfield Clinic, Blue Cross could disrupt care for 100,000 patients. About 100,000 Springfield Clinic patients in central Illinois would face higher …

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Turnover in the health care workforce and its effects on patients

WEBFirst, burnout. Health care workers have been tasked with extra shifts and an unprecedented number of patients to care for during the pandemic, resulting in high …

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HSHS executive confirms system outage caused by cyber breach

WEB0:01. 1:34. Springfield-based Hospital Sisters Health System president and chief executive officer Damond W. Boatwright on Friday acknowledged that a system …

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