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Memorial Health System on Thursday warned the public about an attempted scam involving phone calls that appear to originate from the system’s main phone number.
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Although no one is immune from the effects of COVID-19, a stigma still surrounds the virus, a behavioral health professional from central Illinois said.
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Central Illinois residents should feel safe and secure in seeking health care at local hospitals and clinics as normal operations continue to resume across the region after the COVID-19 pandemic, local health-care leaders say.
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Memorial Health System has launched a major expansion of telehealth to provide safe and convenient outpatient services when an in-person visit isn’t required.
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Masks worn in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should cover the bridge of the nose, mouth and chin to be most effective, local health-care providers say.
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Memorial Health System has launched a new series of video interviews to inform the public about topics related to COVID-19, including updates on testing and ways for the public to protect themselves and others.
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Memorial Health System has processes in place at our hospitals and affiliate locations to screen and identify potential cases of infectious disease, including COVID-19. We are prepared to safely care for our patients. Learn more at https://www.choosememorial.org/covid19 The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched a coronavirus hotline and website to answer questions about the coronavirus and where people can report suspected cases of the disease. Hotline number: 1-800-889-3931 Webpage: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/
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The Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center will hold monthly sessions for people who want to learn more about weight-loss surgery.
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A fast-food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events, but not all restaurants are created equal, said the coordinator for a local program that provides healthy lifestyle support for children and their families.
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Sarah Bush Lincoln now offers a comprehensive bariatric services program to residents of the greater Coles County region through an innovative partnership with Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
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Leo Willard had been struggling with his weight for the last three years. Whatever he tried didn’t work. He would lose 15 pounds but regain more than half of it. When the 6-foot-2 Springfield resident peaked at 312 pounds, he knew something needed to be done.
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As part of the American Heart Association's Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign, Memorial Health System is seeking volunteers to crochet or knit tiny red hats for babies born in February.
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While other forms of discrimination have become taboo, it’s still common to hear negative comments centered on a person’s weight, said Lindsay Roush, a behavioral health consultant at Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center.
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Memorial Health System earned one of the top excellence awards from the International Hospital Federation.
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The Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center will hold a walk in August at the Gus and Flora Kerasotes YMCA, 4550 W. Iles Ave., to benefit the Central Illinois Foodbank.
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In partnership with the Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center in Springfield, Passavant Area Hospital is now offering comprehensive weight loss and wellness services to patients in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities.
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