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Health Department working remote during …

WEBAs the new Health and Human Services building is constructed, most of the child-based services, such as dental care, immunization and blood testing and the WIC program, as …

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Survey shows surge in mental health issues around the Peoria area

WEBMental health problems are on the rise in the Tri-County area. According to the 2022 Community Needs Health Assessment survey, the percentage of people describing their …

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Straight Talk Strange announcement: Unity Point negotiating …

WEBThe news is shocking. Unity Point Health is a $4.6-billion health system with 39 hospitals, close to 450 clinics, 14 home health agencies, seven mental health facilities, and four …

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Food Safety Inspections Now Available on Website

WEBWe look forward to hearing comments from the public on the use of this new online link to the food safety inspections.”. For more information or comments on the website …

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Lead water pipes: Invisible public health threat

WEBLead water pipes are a major public health risk, especially in Peoria that has among the highest rates of childhood lead poisoning in the country. Illinois recently passed …

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Purging contaminants from U.S. drinking water, including toxic …

WEBA growing sense of urgency nationwide is focused on a new category of “forever chemicals” called PFAS. Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances include a group of about 5,000 …

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Free specialty clinic in Peoria is fulfillment of 20-year dream

WEBCommunity Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, …

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“Medicare for All” increasingly popular

WEBHealth care’s high costs, inferior coverage and lack of inexpensive options aren’t news, but within 72 hours early last month, a few things sparked renewed interest in the …

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Silica sand – in the air, water, lungs and frac drills

WEBThomas said blasting at the mine is routine. Silica sand is in growing demand because it is ideal for the oil and gas hydraulic fracking boom spreading across the country. …

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Not socialized medicine: “just common sense”

WEBMany other countries provide six-months of paid maternity leave. “If we want better outcomes, we have to invest in babies and families,” Na’Allah said. “That is not …

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UnityPoint Health increases minimum pay

WEBThe minimum hourly pay rate at UnityPoint Health is increasing to $15 an hour in January in a move that will impact 33% of the health system’s 30,000 employees. “Our feet are …

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Straight talk: Carle Foundation gets three of our fine hospitals for

WEBIf we’re to believe WCBU-FM, and there’s no reason not to, Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin hospitals have been transferred by Unity Point Health of West Des Moines, Iowa, to …

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Peoria Has Major Mental Health Needs: Analysis

WEBThe tragedy is not unheard of at a time of increasing need and decreasing support.In Peoria, a draft of a Community Mental Health Needs Assessment was released on Nov. …

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New cancer treatment offers patients hope; powerful economic …

WEBCommunity Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, …

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Stay at home orders pointless for the homeless

WEBAs cold weather returns and an annual estimate of homelessness looms next month, advocates for the homeless are preparing for winter –– amid a worsening pandemic. …

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Peoria’s “revolving door of poison”

WEBThe Peoria City/County Health Department completed lead mitigation on nearly 200 homes with a 2011 HUD grant covering three years of work. The health department had a …

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OpEd Proton Beam cancer treatment in Peoria at OSF

WEBOSF Saint Francis Medical Center has filed an application with the Illinois Health Department for licensing to construct and operate a comprehensive cancer center and …

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Unity Point mamogram schedule

WEBAugust 20th Pekin UnityPoint Health Clinic. August 21st Havana County Market 943 E. Laurel Ave, Havana. August 22nd South Pekin Community Fellowship Church South …

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