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OSF Saint Francis becomes first Illinois hospital to receive national emergency surgery verificationA program designed to improve emergency general surgery across the U.S. has recognized Peoria’s OSF Saint Francis Medical Center for providing quality care and safety with non-traumatic operations.
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Lindsey Spangler from Greater Peoria explains how you can help kids with food allergies still enjoy Halloween — and all you need is a teal pumpkin.
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Peoria soon may allow cannabis dispensary businesses to offer drive-through and curbside services. In June, Illinois updated state law governing cannabis businesses to allow for curbside and drive-through service, as well as extended daily hours past midnight.
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A capital campaign seeks to raise $3 million to enable the Five Points Washington community center to bolster its aquatics, performing arts and gathering spaces.
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The Susan G. Komen Central Illinois organization is moving its annual “More Than Pink” walk to a new Peoria location for the first time in more than four decades.
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The $8 million would upgrade the water treatment plant and replace water mains throughout the community. The intent is to reduce the current elevated levels of manganese in the system and eliminate the associated health risks.
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Illinois' medical aid in dying law takes effect Saturday. Terminally ill adults across the state will have the legal option to request medication from a physician to end their lives. In Central Illinois, it might not be that easy.
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Patients in Central Illinois will have improved access to oral surgery through a planned renovation and expansion of services at OSF HealthCare’s dental clinic at the Saint Francis Medical Center campus in Peoria.
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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has thrust conversations about postpartum depression into the public. Providers who spoke to WGLT said mental health problems among new moms are more common than many people realize.
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Recent testing of the Chillicothe Community Water System detected concentrations of two PFAS compounds that significantly exceeded the potable groundwater quality standards.
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Two Peoria community health centers are among 21 facilities across the state sharing a total of $50 million in grant funding from the state.
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The Peoria City/County Health Department has announced a funding opportunity totaling $100,000 for projects to help feed working families.