Category: Rural Health

Schou to retire as head of Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 23, 2023 | Health Systems, Hospitals, People Watching, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

Pat Schou, who has led the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network since its inception in 2003, intends to retire next year.

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Durbin, Kelly propose increased access to broadband services for low-income individuals

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 11, 2023 | Health Tech, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has joined Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, on a proposal to boost access to broadband services for underserved communities.

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IDPH, Shelby County announce negative environmental testing results for Legionella in Findlay

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 30, 2023 | Public Health, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health and Shelby County Health Department said Tuesday they have not yet identified a “definitive source” of three cases of Legionnaire’s disease reported earlier this month in Findlay.

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Report: More than a third of Illinois counties considered maternity care deserts

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 3, 2023 | Public Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

More than a third of Illinois’ 102 counties are considered maternity care deserts, according to a new report from the March of Dimes.

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Ten Illinois organizations to receive nearly $13 million to expand access to rural healthcare

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 26, 2023 | Rural Health, Top Stories | 0

Nearly $13 million in federal funds will head to ten Illinois organizations to help expand access to healthcare in rural communities.

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Category: Rural Health

Schou to retire as head of Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network

Durbin, Kelly propose increased access to broadband services for low-income individuals

IDPH, Shelby County announce negative environmental testing results for Legionella in Findlay

Report: More than a third of Illinois counties considered maternity care deserts

Ten Illinois organizations to receive nearly $13 million to expand access to rural healthcare

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