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Jim Runyon hopes new data on Autism Spectrum Disorder will open pathways to more resources and services. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the prevalence rate for ASD among children in the U.S. is now at 1 in 44.
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Hospitals cope with a skyrocketing COVID-19 caseload as Tri-County region adds 1,800 cases in 2 daysThe hospital systems serving the Tri-County are battling a massive COVID-19 surge as active cases in the region topped 5,000 this week for the first time in more than a year, with more than 1,800 new infections reported from Tuesday to Thursday.
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Peoria-area hospitals are at or near capacity as COVID-19 cases surge across the region.
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Kevin Asbury went to see his doctor last September for some bowel issues. At first, it was chalked up to getting more fiber in his diet.
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Low vaccination rates, human behavior, and viral mutations may mean COVID will never end. That's according to many experts, including OSF HealthCare Chief Operating Officer Mike Cruz.
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There might actually be more vaccination hesitancy by parents considering the COVID shots for their kids than for any other group. At least one school district estimates just 20-30% of children ages 5-11 will get the vaccine.
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Jashawnda Dunigan knows the pain Peoria's gun violence leaves in its wake. She's experienced it. Again. And again. And again.
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Randall McClallen says bringing some warmth and care to Peorians battling housing insecurity is challenging, but rewarding.
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Ninety percent of OSF HealthCare's more than 24,000 employees systemwide are vaccinated against COVID-19.
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OSF HealthCare's new headquarters is slated to open in the historic Block and Kuhl department store building in downtown Peoria come January 2022.