Woodford County news briefs
— June 12, 2019EUREKA Library, 4-H invite youth to interactive workshop Youth entering fifth through seventh grades are invited to join University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator…
Tag: Diabetes
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Alton mom charged in daughter’s death
— December 29, 2018The Madison County State’s Attorney ‘s Office has charged an Alton mother in the death of her teenage daughter. Amber Hampshire was charged Dec. 27 with involuntary manslaughter…
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Eureka diabetes educator talks managing care in wake of new study
— February 19, 2018It’s well-known that diabetes can have a negative impact on your heart, kidneys, eyes and circulation, but now researchers are finding that it can affect your brain as well. A new study published…
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Sugary beverage tax seen as way to combat diabetes, obesity
— November 14, 2016While Cook County’s sugary beverage tax was nearing passage by the narrowest of margins, county Commissioner Debra Sims took a moment to call out some of her peers. Moments after…
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Weekly diabetes education series offered in Eureka
— February 25, 2016The University of Illinois Extension will offer I on Diabetes taught by Jenna Smith, nutrition and wellness educator and Registered Dietitian four Thursday sessions on March…
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Chillicothe rugby club rallies around health causes close to team
— June 6, 2018In the 10 years since the Chillicothe Rugby Football Club organized, it has faced both triumphs and tragedies. While back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011 were definite…
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SIUE, Alton hospital hosting free diabetes program
— January 26, 2018The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Alton Memorial Hospital, BJC HealthCare, is hosting the 12th annual Free Diabetes Education Program…
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Advocate hospitals contributed millions in charitable care
— August 8, 2016The work of Advocate Eureka Hospital in Eureka and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal were integral in Advocate Health Care’s $686 million contribution in charitable care and…
