Patent Awarded to Indiana University Researcher / Entrepreneur and Hamilton Memorial Physician, Dr. Brian Sloan for Wound Irrigation Device
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Marketing/Public Relations McLeansboro, Illinois – An Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office announcement recently detailed a novel tap water wound irrigation device developed by Dr. Brian…
Read More »Massac CEO Don Robbins Named to ICAHN Board of Directors
Don Robbins, CEO, Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis, was named as a new member of the 2024 Board of Directors for the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN). In his new…
Read More »Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister Named President-elect of ICAHN Board
Pam Pfister, CEO of Morrison Community Hospital, was named President-elect of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Board of Directors during its 2023 annual conference. In her new role,…
Read More »Franklin Hospital CEO Jim Johnson Named Secretary-Treasurer of ICAHN Board
Jim Johnson, CEO, Franklin Hospital District, Benton, was named Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Board of Directors during its 2023 annual conference. In his new role,…
Read More »Wabash General Hospital CEO Karissa Turner Named President of ICAHN Board
Karissa Turner, CEO, Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, has been named President of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Board of Directors during its 2023 annual conference. In her…
Read More »ICAHN Honors Ted Rogalski For Leadership, Service to Rural Healthcare, Critical Access Hospitals
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network – ICAHN – recognized Edward J. “Ted” Rogalski, FACHE, Administrator, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo and DeWitt, for his outstanding leadership and his work on…
Read More »Horizon Health CEO Receives ICAHN Lifetime Achievement Award
Article by Michael Harrison, Horizon Health, PR/Marketing Associate Horizon Health congratulates Ollie Smith, president & CEO, who received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network…
Read More »LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES ICAHN 2023 'IMPACT’ AWARD FOR SWING BED OUTCOMES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its 2023 “Community Project” winners, including Lincoln Memorial Hospital, for their Swing Bed Outcomes Improvement Project during the organization’s 20th Anniversary Annual…
Read More »JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT RECEIVES ICAHN 2023 ‘IMPACT’ AWARD FOR CARES CONSORTIUM REVITALIZATION PROJECT
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its 2023 “Community Project” winners, including Jersey Community Hospital District, Jerseyville, for the CARES Consortium Revitalization Project during the organization’s 20th Anniversary…
Read More »CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES ICAHN 2023 'COMMUNITY PROJECT' AWARD FOR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its 2023 “Community Project” winners, including Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, for their Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program, during the organization’s…
Read More »HSHS ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL RECEIVES ICAHN 2023 'COMMUNITY PROJECT' AWARD FOR OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY ACCESS
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its 2023 “Community Project” winners, including HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, with their Overdose Prevention and Recovery Access Program, during the organization’s…
Read More »LINDSEY CULVER NAMED ICAHN 2023 '4 UNDER 40' WINNER FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AT LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced their “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Lindsey Culver, Director of Radiology, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville, during the organization’s 20th…
Read More »JESSICA CARTER NAMED ICAHN 2023 '4 UNDER 40' WINNER FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AT FERRELL HOSPITAL
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced the “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Jessica Diane Carter, Director of Nursing Services, Ferrell Hospital, during the organization’s 20th Anniversary…
Read More »COLTON ANDERSON NAMED ICAHN 2023 '4 UNDER 40' WINNER FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AT HAMMOND-HENRY HOSPITAL
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Colton Anderson, Director of Clinic Services, Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, during the organization’s 20th Anniversary…
Read More »ASHLYN HOUSEWRIGHT NAMED ICAHN 2023 '4 UNDER 40' WINNER FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CARTHAGE
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Ashlyn Housewright, Executive Director of Community Health & Wellness during their 20th Anniversary Annual…
Read More »ICAHN Executive Director Announces 2024 Retirement After 20 Years of Dedicated Leadership to Rural Healthcare
Pat Schou announces retirement as the executive director of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) effective mid-summer 2024. Schou has led ICAHN since its inception in 2003, growing the…
Read More »Hana Hinkle receives ICAHN's Special Partner Award
Hana Hinkle, PhD, MPH, received the 2022 Special Partner Award from the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) for commitment to improving the health needs and well-being of rural Illinois…
Read More »NCRHP announces Rural Health Heroes and Training Site Award
Crawford Memorial Hospital received the Rural Health Hero Training Site Award from the National Center for Rural Health Professions at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford. Under the…
Read More »Mark Kuhn named to ICAHN's Board of Directors
Mark Kuhn, CEO, Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, was named as a new member of the 2023 Board of Directors for the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN). In his new role,…
Read More »Ted Rogalski named President of ICAHN Board
Edward J. “Ted” Rogalski, FACHE, Administrator, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo and DeWitt, was named President of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) during its…
Read More »Karissa Turner named President-Elect to ICAHN Board
Karissa Turner, CEO, Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, was named President-Elect of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) during its annual conference. In her…
Read More »Don Robbins named Secretary-Treasurer of ICAHN Board
Don Robbins, CEO, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville, was named Secretary-Treasurer to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) during its annual conference. In his…
Read More »Kim Bourne named as new member of ICAHN Board
Kim Bourne, FACHE, President and CEO, Taylorville Memorial Hospital, was named as a new member of the 2023 Board of Directors for the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN). In…
Read More »Podcast: How Rural Hospitals in Illinois are Working to Provide Better Access to Care
"We can't improve upon the Medicaid program individually. Critical access hospitals can't do it alone, Medicaid health plans can't do it alone. We need to do it together." Listen as…
Read More »Sparta Community Hospital recognized as Illinois' 'Community Star', HSHS St. Francis Hospital gains honorable mention
Sparta Community Hospital has been named Illinois' 2022 "Community Star," the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recently announced. On the third Thursday of November, NOSORH leads…
Read More »Paul Skowron honored for dedicated service as president of state hospital network
Paul Skowron, CEO, MBA, FACHE, Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, received the President’s Award for his dedicated service as leader of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s Board of…
Read More »Greg Starnes honored for lifetime of service to state hospital network, rural healthcare
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently awarded its “Rural Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award” to Greg Starnes, CEO, Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital, during its 2022 Annual Conference,…
Read More »Gregg Olson honored for visionary leadership, dedicated service to state hospital network
Gregg Olson, CEO, Rochelle Community Hospital, recently received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for exemplary and visionary leadership in rural healthcare, the 2022 Presidential Award, bestowed upon…
Read More »Brandon Wietting honored for exemplary leadership at Massac Memorial Hospital
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners including Brandon Wietting, Revenue Cycle Director, Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis, during its Annual Conference and…
Read More »Kali Martin honored for exemplary leadership at Horizon Health
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners including Kali Martin, Emergency Department Manager, Horizon Health, Paris, during its Annual Conference and Awards…
Read More »Tyler Killpack honored for exemplary leadership at Mercyhealth Hospital
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners including Tyler Killpack, Director of Operations/Chief of Staff to the CEO, Mercyhealth Hospital, Harvard, during…
Read More »Mariah Bargman honored for exemplary leadership at Memorial Hospital
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners including Mariah Bargman, Community Relations and Marketing Director, Memorial Hospital, Chester, during its Annual Conference…
Read More »Illini Community Hospital receives IMPACT Award for readmission and recidivism reduction
Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for readmission and recidivism reduction during ceremonies held November 10 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center,…
Read More »Taylorville Memorial Hospital receives ICAHN's inaugural "Community Project" Award
In an effort to highlight and honor Illinois' critical access and small, rural hospitals that are making a difference for their communities, ICAHN announced its first-ever "Community Project" award during…
Read More »2022 ICAHN Annual Conference
The 2022 ICAHN Annual Conference was held in-person for one-day-only on Thursday, November 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street,…
Read More »ICAHN, IHA to celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 17
In recognition of National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) and Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) are celebrating Illinois’ rural hospital community…
Read More »Anna physician receives IRHA's Rural Physician Lifetime of Service Award
Heartland doctor wins Rural Physician Lifetime Award (kfvs12.com) By Jeffrey Bullard, KFVS-12 Heartland News The Illinois Rural Health Association's first 2022 "Rural Physician Lifetime of Service" Award was recently presented…
Read More »Bradley University offers Revenue Cycle Management Certificate Program
Designed for organizational impact, Bradley University's Revenue Cycle Management Certificate Program, which begins with Module 1 on Thursday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., builds the skills and…
Read More »Workplace Violence: Three Ways to Improve Hospital Employees' Safety
BY JOE BELLINO, MS, CHPA, CHEM Vizient Accreditation Advisor ICAHN Preferred Partner I have been in the workforce since I was 14 years old and unfortunately have seen workplace violence…
Read More »Memorial Hospital hosts 'Lunch and Learn' for all ICAHN member hospitals
Memorial Hospital in Carthage invites all ICAHN colleagues to a "Lunch and Learn" workshop/presentation, featuring the renowned Karen McNenny. The event will be held on Monday, September 12 from noon…
Read More »Mountain Comprehensive Care Center collecting medical supplies to assist in care of those devastated by Kentucky flooding
Nikky King, a 2016 speaker at ICAHN's "Opioid Crisis Next Door" conference and Chief of Staff for NRHA member Zinnia Health , has put out a fervent plea for our…
Read More »Illinois Rural Community Care Organization welcomes new Process Improvement Coaches
The Illinois Rural Community Care Organization (IRCCO) has added five Process Improvement Coaches (PICs) as a resource for our clinics and hospitals within our ACO, but also to help the…
Read More »Vendor Education: ARMCO Partners provides healthcare revenue cycle assistance
ARMCO Partners, an ICAHN Blue Star Partner, provides high quality forensic billing, clinical abstracting, NCCI edit resolution/denial management, and ICD-10 medical coding services for hospitals, physician networks, and home health/hospice…
Read More »ICAHN Employee Spotlight: Sarah Rogers
Introducing Sarah Rogers, our new Social Media Consultant! Sarah has a degree in English, speech, and theater from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA. She started her career as a…
Read More »With body armor and supplies, OSF employee visits Ukraine, assists ambulance donation
Written by Andy Kravetz, Peoria Journal Star What started as a 7-year-old Peoria girl's question on why people were being hurt in Ukraine evolved into a multi-state effort to ship…
Read More »Union County Hospital chosen to participate in national HCAHPS 'best practices' focus group
Due to outstanding overall HCAHPS performance for the past five years, Union County Hospital in Anna has been chosen to participate in a national HCAHPS focus group during the virtual…
Read More »'Healthy Hillsboro' named 2022's outstanding rural health model by NRHA
Innovative local partnerships are needed to create sustainable health improvements in rural communities. The "Healthy Hillsboro" model, developed by SIU Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy and Hillsboro Area…
Read More »Jacksonville Memorial Hospital welcomes ICAHN as 58th member
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, previously known as Passavant Area Hospital, was recently designated as a critical access hospital and is now the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network's 58th member. "I am…
Read More »PSP's collaboration with Hillsboro Area Hospital wins National Rural Health Association Award
“Healthy Hillsboro,” a collaborative partnership between Southern Illinois University Medicine Department of Population Science and Policy and Hillsboro Area Hospital has been selected by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA)…
Read More »Opioid Crisis Next Door 'Un-Press the Pause on Addiction Treatment' Speaker PowerPoints
The Opioid Crisis Next Door 'Un-Press the Pause on Addiction Treatment' Speaker PowerPoints from the June 8, 2022 conference held at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, include: State of…
Read More »2022 Spring Member Meeting PowerPoints
Shown below are the links to the Speaker PowerPoints of the 2022 ICAHN Spring Member Meeting, held May 24 at O'Shea University, Springfield. Cultivating the Physician/CEO Relationship, presented by Steve…
Read More »ICAHN welcomes Jacksonville Memorial Hospital as a new CAH
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, previously known as Passavant Area Hospital, was recently designated as a critical access hospital and is now the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network's 58th member. "I am…
Read More »NRHA names top critical access hospitals
The 20 highest-ranked critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country, as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association. An awards…
Read More »Vizient offers mitigation strategy for Iohexol (Omnipaque) shortage
Vizient, an ICAHN Preferred Partner, offers the following mitigation strategy for handling ongoing drug shortages: Drug Shortage: Iohexol (Omnipaque) solution Information is compiled from mitigation strategies of institutions that serve…
Read More »Pat Schou named 'Outstanding Health Network Leader' by National Cooperative of Health Networks Association
ICAHN Executive Director Pat Schou of Princeton, IL was recently named "Outstanding Health Network Leader" by the National Cooperative of Health Networks Association. "Pat Schou is a true visionary in…
Read More »IDPH announces $3.7M in grants for COVID Health Equity Strategies
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced (May 2) up to $3.7 million in grants are available for communities outside of Cook County to address and implement…
Read More »HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital named among Becker's "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare"
HIGHLAND - Becker's Healthcare recently released the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2022" list, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the…
Read More »2022 Rural Health Fellowship Projects
The 2022 ICAHN Rural Health Fellows graduated Wednesday, April 27 at O'Shea University, Springfield, culminating six-months of study and an in-depth look at rural health and the challenges needed to…
Read More »Survey Solutions by ICAHN serves over 60 rural hospitals throughout the US
Survey Solutions by ICAHN is currently offering free ED Tablet Surveys (unlimited surveys and responses for one year) for those who sign a 2-year Survey Solutions HCAHPS contract now through…
Read More »Intalere is now Vizient: Keeping members at the center of all they do
This acquisition builds on the combined strengths of Vizient and Intalere and advances Vizient's ability to meet the growing needs of the increasingly diverse range of members served. In addition,…
Read More »Illinois Tobacco Quitline provides free telephonic tobacco cessation services
Since 2001, the Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL) has been providing free telephonic tobacco cessation services. The ITQL is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health and co-managed with the…
Read More »Healthcare Accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A Descriptive Study of Rural Health Care Systems
Submitted by Amanda Reinhart, BS, M2 Student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford Both my own past experience as an EMT and previous research into healthcare systems…
Read More »Mentors bring real world experience, leadership development to Rural Health Fellowship
Katie Meusel was not going to lose her opportunity this year. “By the time I decided to apply for the ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship in 2020, I was too late.”…
Read More »Illinois Rural Community Care Organization partners with national payer
The Illinois Rural Community Care Organization (IRCCO) took a giant step forward and entered into a partnership with national and publicly traded Centene and its management arm, Collaborative Health Systems…
Read More »Pandemic increases pressure on rural hospitals and communities
Published last week, this new Chartis Group for Rural Health study explores how widening rural health disparities and health inequity, return of reimbursement cuts, the staffing crisis, and vaccine hesitancy…
Read More »Wabash General Hospital designated a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
MT. CARMEL, IL - Wabash General Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual…
Read More »February is American Heart Month: Know the Signs of a Heart Attack
Since February is American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to refresh your memory on the warning signs of a heart attack. HSHS St. Francis Hospital encourages everyone to take…
Read More »Trailblazer Meeting PowerPoints
Click the links below to view the following subjects highlighted at the February 10 Trailblazers meeting: Don't Let Your Strategic Plan Catch COVID-19 - presented by Amy Susott, Operations and…
Read More »U.S. Senator Dick Durbin highlights new funding available for Illinois Rural EMS Agencies
SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today encouraged rural communities in Illinois to apply for a new grant opportunity to support fire and emergency medical services (EMS). The funding,…
Read More »Mental Health, Financial Assessment Flex Grants awarded
ICAHN announces its recipients of this year's Mental Health and Financial Assessment Flex Grant Awards. Those hospitals receiving grant awards in the Mental Health Grant category include: Carlinville Area Hospital…
Read More »Illini Community Hospital announces $1.6M construction project
Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, will relocate and expand its walk-in clinic as part of a $1.6 million dollar project. Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic will move from 101 E. Washington, on…
Read More »Outpatient Services Grant Award winners announced
ICAHN announces its recipients of this year's Flex Grant Awards. Those hospitals receiving grant awards in the Outpatient Services Grant category include: Clay County Fairfield Memorial Hospital Genesis Medical Center,…
Read More »Population Health Flex Grant award winners announced
ICAHN announces its recipients of this year's Flex Grant Awards. Those hospitals receiving grant awards in the Population Health Grant category include: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Genesis Medical Center, Aledo Gibson…
Read More »Operational/IT Flex Grant award winners announced
ICAHN announces its recipients of this year's Flex Grant Awards. Those hospitals receiving grant awards in the Operational/IT Grant category include: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services…
Read More »EMS Education Grant Award winners announced
ICAHN announces its recipients of this year's Flex Grant Awards. Those hospitals receiving grant awards in the EMS Education Grant category include: Clay County Hospital Fairfield Memorial Hospital Gibson Area…
Read More »State loan repayment, underserved physician workforce monies still available through IDPH
Funding is still available for eligible non-profit sites who have already sponsored one provider this project period for the State Loan Repayment Program and Underserved Physician Workforce Programs. The Illinois…
Read More »HRSA announces loan repayment, scholarship opportunities for medical, nursing, behavior health, and dental students
Through the American Rescue Plan, $1 billion dollars has been made available for loan repayment and scholarships for medical providers, nurses, dentists, and other health professional clinicians through the National…
Read More »Iroquois Memorial Hospital names Michael Tilstra as new CEO
The Iroquois Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Michael Tilstra as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Iroquois Memorial Hospital. The Board is confident…
Read More »Jeni Hallatt named to ICAHN Board of Directors
Jeni Hallatt, FACHE, Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Mercyhealth Hospital, Harvard, was named as a new member of the 2022 Board of Directors for the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN).…
Read More »Paul Skowron named president of ICAHN Board
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently elected Paul Skowron, CEO, Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, as its president of the statewide hospital organization. In this official role,…
Read More »Ted Rogalski named president-elect of ICAHN Board
Edward J. “Ted” Rogalski, FACHE, Administrator, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, was named president-elect to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) during its annual conference.…
Read More »Karissa Turner named secretary-treasurer of ICAHN Board
Karissa Turner, CEO, Wabash General Hospital, was named secretary-treasurer to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) during its annual conference. In her new role,…
Read More »Joann Emge honored for dedicated service to state hospital network
SPARTA, IL – Joann Emge, CEO, Sparta Community Hospital, was recently honored for her years of dedicated service as a leader and member of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s…
Read More »ICAHN announces 2021 service award recipients
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital recently celebrated the accomplishments of several hospital and community leaders during its Annual Conference and Award Ceremony, held November 18 at the I-Hotel and Conference…
Read More »Alisa Coleman honored for dedicated service as president of state hospital network
ELDORADO, IL – Alisa Coleman, CEO, Ferrell Hospital, received the prestigious President’s Award for her dedicated service as leader of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s Board of Directors during…
Read More »ICAHN thanks retiring board for service, announces new members for 2022
News releases will be made available to each of the board members' hospitals after the first of the year. The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network wishes to thank its 2021…
Read More »Shelbyville man wins reality show for insurance professionals
Shelbyville man wins reality show for insurance professionals | Top Stories | wandtv.com Derek Hayden responded in the fall of 2020 to a casting call before the first season of…
Read More »Strategic Reimbursement Group keeps Medicare Cost Report at heart of their service offering
Strategic Reimbursement Group, LLC is a Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement consulting firm focused on ensuring compliance while maximizing cash flow for healthcare providers across the country. STRATEGIC was founded…
Read More »Memorial Hospital Service Excellence Video and Community Stars Booklet
To say Memorial Hospital is having a banner year is an understatement. In addition to being named Illinois’ “Community Star” and also achieving a “5-Star” HCAHPS rating in patient satisfaction,…
Read More »ICAHN honors IDPH's 1815 Grant Team for extraordinary service
Illinois Department of Public Health’s 1815 Grant Team received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for leadership and ongoing service commitment to rural communities during ICAHN’s 2021 Annual…
Read More »Memorial Hospital receives Summit Award as Hospital Provider of Choice
Memorial Hospital-Carthage recently received the 2021 "Summit Award: Provider of Choice" at the Custom Learning Systems Healthcare Service Excellence Conference (HCSEC) in La Jolla, CA. The Summit Award is the…
Read More »Sue Tillotson honored for years of exemplary service to state hospital network
Sue Tillotson, RN, Wabash General Hospital, received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for service during ceremonies held November 18 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign. Sue…
Read More »Ada Bair honored for visionary leadership, dedicated service to state hospital network
Ada Bair, CEO, Memorial Hospital, Carthage, recently received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for exemplary and visionary leadership in rural healthcare, the 2021 Presidential Award, bestowed upon…
Read More »Roby Williams honored for lifetime of service to state hospital network, rural healthcare
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network awarded its “Rural Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award” to Roby D. Williams, CEO, Hardin County General Hospital, during its 2021 Annual Conference, held November 18th…
Read More »ICAHN announces hospital 'IMPACT' Award winners
Shown are Kristie DeMayo (left to right) and Belinda Carlson of Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital; Kali Martin of Horizon Health; Johnna Smith and Susan Odle of St. Joseph Memorial…
Read More »ICAHN announces '4 Under 40' winners
Shown are Jessica Barkley (left), Katie Clark-White, Kevin Goss, and Allison Sours, with Dr. Dan Doolittle of Integritas, sponsor of the "4 Under 40" award banners. The Illinois Critical Access…
Read More »2021 ICAHN Annual Conference PowerPoints
4 Under 40 Awards(featuring Katie Clark-White, Jessica Barkley, Allison Sours, and Kevin Goss): CLICK HERE IMPACT Awards (featuring Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Horizon Health, and…
Read More »Illinois' rural hospitals celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 18
By A.J. Wilhelmi, President & CEO, Illinois Health and Hospital Association and Pat Schou, Executive Director, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network More than 1.4 million Illinoisans live in rural communities…
Read More »Morrison Community Hospital unveils $20.5M expansion
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - On Sunday dozens came out to Morrison Community Hospital to get a first look at the newly complete, 80,000 square-foot expansion. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY…
Read More »ICAHN Institute Hospital Board Education Videos
The ICAHN Institute is proud to present the next three segments of our Hospital Board Education Video Series! All segments were produced by TAG Communications, Inc., under the direction of…
Read More »Memorial Hospital in Carthage builds new 5,000 square foot addition
A new addition is currently being constructed on the south side of the main Memorial Hospital building in Carthage. This addition will house additional needed space that will have a…
Read More »7/13/2021 PR-Marketing Peer Network Meeting Presentation
The PR-Marketing-Development Peer Network meeting was held on July 13 at Horizon Health. The morning's roundtable discussion is not available on recording, but the afternoon session on analytics with Impact!…
Read More »Partnership for a Connected Illinois to hold virtual telehealth equity forum on July 19
The Illinois Telehealth Initiative (ITI) is a project of the non-profit Partnership for a Connected Illinois (PCI). Over the last five years, ITI organized Law and Policy Forums examining the…
Read More »2021 ICAHN member hospital videos tell their 'rural story'
ICAHN is actively seeking videos of each of its member hospitals to show their rural stories during our Annual Conference, which is slated for November 18-19 at the I-Hotel and…
Read More »Adkisson Search Consultants: What to Expect When Using a Recruitment Firm
By Michelle Houchin, MSL, CMPE, Adkisson Search Consultants ICAHN Organization Sponsor When a hospital decides to use the services of a recruitment firm, it is most likely due to the…
Read More »OSF HealthCare welcomes Perry Memorial Hospital
OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center is now part of the OSF HealthCare Ministry. The former Perry Memorial Hospital became the 15th hospital in the Peoria-based integrated health system on July 1.…
Read More »ICAHN Rural Health Fellows video now available for viewing
The inaugural class of the ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship graduated 14 new Fellows on May 5 during ceremonies held at O’Shea University, Springfield. Those honored included Kim Calvert, Erin Frank,…
Read More »Harrisburg Medical Center to join Southern Illinois Healthcare
The Harrisburg Medical Center Board of Directors has voted in favor of the Saline County hospital joining Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), pending approval from the Illinois Health Facilities Services and…
Read More »IRCCO and Collaborative Health Systems partner to expand value-based care
The Illinois Rural Community Care Organization, LLC (IRCCO), the first statewide Accountable Care Organization (ACO) to serve rural Illinois, announced May 24, 2021, it is partnering with Collaborative Health Systems, a…
Read More »Jo Daviess County featured in New York Times for almost 100 percent vaccination rate of elderly
Published in the New York Times on May 15, 2021 Written by Daniel E. Slotnik More than 70 percent of Americans who are 65 or older are fully vaccinated, and…
Read More »Telligen names ICAHN as a community healthcare quality champion
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) and Telligen QI Connect™, a Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC), have joined together to address high priority health issues during COVID-19 and beyond.…
Read More »ICAHN graduates 2021 Rural Health Fellows
The inaugural class of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Rural Health Fellowship graduated 14 new Fellows on May 5 during ceremonies held at O’Shea University, Springfield. Those honored…
Read More »2021 ICAHN Rural Health Fellows Project Development
The inaugural class of the ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship began its eight-month leadership journey at a live, socially distanced event kick-off on October 28 in Springfield. The Rural Health Fellowship is…
Read More »IDPH’S Center for Rural Health launches UPW program, loan repayment grant opportunity
ICAHN hospitals are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Illinois Department of Public Health's new physician and surgeon loan repayment opportunity! The new Underserved Physician Workforce (UPW) loan repayment…
Read More »GAHHS among first in its region to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assist joint replacement
Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services is proud to be among the first in the region to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Joint Replacement Procedures. Mako allows surgeons to provide…
Read More »Hammond-Henry announces addition of new robot to assist in joint replacement surgery
Hammond-Henry Hospital is thrilled to announce the addition of a new robot to assist in joint replacement surgeries. ROSA®, a product of Zimmer US, Inc., which stands for Robotic Surgical…
Read More »2021 ICAHN Rural Health Fellows Program to hold graduation on May 5
The inaugural class of the ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship began its eight-month leadership journey at a live, socially distanced event kick-off on October 28 in Springfield. The Rural Health Fellowship is…
Read More »IDPH's Center for Rural Health to launch UPW program, loan repayment grant opportunity
The Illinois Department of Public Health’s Center for Rural Health will soon be launching the Underserved Physician Workforce Program (UPW) which will award eligible physicians up to $50,000 in educational…
Read More »HHS to invest $250 million for COVID-19 response in underserved communities
Released 3.22.21 by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy VIEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY As part of President Biden's National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness, the Administration is…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 1,832 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 1,832 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,832 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 1,220 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 1,220 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,220 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 2,380 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 2,380 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,380 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
Read More »Modern Healthcare presents The Check Up with Pat Schou
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 1,655 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,763 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Approximately 54% of those 65 years and older vaccinated in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,182 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,182 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,740 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease More than 93,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered yesterday in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,143 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease More than 3 million doses of vaccine delivered to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,441 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over 102,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,441 new…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,884 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Record breaking 130,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,884…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,022 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,022 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,665 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,665 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,246 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,246 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,219 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over 2 million vaccines administered in Illinois and highest single day total of over 83,000 vaccines administered in past 24…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Weather continues to delay federal government’s delivery of vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,348 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease 7-day rolling average of vaccines administered is 63,772 doses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,082 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Vaccinations nearly double from a week ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,082 new…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,747 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 3,328 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,328 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 3,314 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease New vaccination record – more than 65,000 doses administered in one day Region 4 on target to move to Phase…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois set to surpass today one million doses administered Region 10 on track to move to Phase 4 on Tuesday…
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Public Health Officials Announce 3,667 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,667 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 7,042 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,042 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 4,979 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 4,822 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Region 6 on track to move to Phase 4 and Region 7 on track to move to Tier 1 SPRINGFIELD…
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Public Health Officials Announce 6,652 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease 414,296 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease 384,658 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 6,642 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Public Health Officials Announce 4,776 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,776 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus…
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Public Health Officials Announce 8,757 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease More than 1 million cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health…
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Public Health Officials Announce 7,569 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Statewide Mask Mandate Extended SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,569 new confirmed…
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Public Health Officials Announce 6,839 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,839 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 4,453 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 6,762 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 8,828 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 8,828 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 8,828 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus…
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 7,214 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Public Health Officials Announce 8,691 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 8,691 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 10,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 10,526 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 12,542 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,542 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 6,190 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 12,601 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,601 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 11,632 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 11,632 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus…
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Public Health Officials Announce 7,538 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,538 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 6,222 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,222 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 6,943 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease and New Daily Testing High of 95,111
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Public Health Officials Announce 6,363 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,363 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 4,342 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,342 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Public Health Officials Announce 3,714 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,714 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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Public Health Officials Announce 3,113 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,113 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Read More »More Than 9,000 COVID-19-associated Deaths Reported in Illinois
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,742 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,742 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 2,630 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,617 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,617 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,853 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,853 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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As of 4.19.20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,197 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
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As of 4.17.20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,842 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 62 additional deaths. - Boone County:…
Read More »Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis offers COVID-19 data for metro, non-metro areas
The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis daily data brief on metropolitan and nonmetropolitan COVID-19 cases has been enhanced to provide additional information on cases, deaths, and rates. Also…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,140 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
As of 4.16.20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,140 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. - Bond County:…
Read More »ILCHF, ICAHN offer child care grant to member hospital essential workers
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Read More »NOSORH provides rural-relevant resources pertinent to COVID-19
With the growing COVID-19 concern brewing around us, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) is offering several rural-relevant resources. Visit the CMS Current Emergencies landing page for Medicare…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,346 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
As of 4.15.2020 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,346 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 80 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,222 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
As of 4.14.20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,222 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »Public Health Official announced 1,672 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois (4-12-20)
As of 4.12.2020 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,672 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 43 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »IDPH issues interim guidance supporting COVID-19 testing for high-risk Illinoisans
As of 4.14.2020 - Information provided by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker This interim guidance supports COVID-19 testing for high-risk Illinoisans with symptoms. As COVID-19 testing becomes more available, IDPH will…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,173 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
As of 4.13.2020 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,173 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »Culbertson Memorial issues increased patient and staff safety restrictions due to COVID-19
In light of the ever-changing global, national and state crisis, Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital and Clinics have been working diligently to establish a system wide, clinically led team to…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,344 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,344 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 66 additional deaths. - Cook County: 2 females 40s,…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 1,529 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
As of 4/8/20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,529 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 82 additional deaths. - Boone County:…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,287 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
As of 4/7/20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,287 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 73 additional deaths. - Champaign County:…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 1,006 new COVID-19 cases
As of 4/6/20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,006 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 899 new cases of COVID-19
Submitted by IDPH on 4/5/20 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 899 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths. - Cook County:…
Read More »Rural Health Policy Analysis: COVID-19 Rural Data Brief
RUPRI submission on 4/3/20 While much of the COVID-19 focus has been on major metropolitan areas, rural areas of the United States are not free of exposure. As of April…
Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 1,209 new COVID-19 cases
As of 4/3/2020 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,209 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths. - Christian County:…
Read More »Public Health Officials announce 715 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois
From IDPH on 4/2/20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 715 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths. - Christian…
Read More »Financial help on the way for small and rural hospitals
Feature on Pana Community Hospital published on NPR Illinois on 3/31/20: CLICK HERE TO READ STORY
Read More »Critical access and small, rural hospitals to receive CARES Act funds
Critical access and small rural hospitals that participate in the Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) will soon receive an award for approximately $90,000 per hospital. The Health Resources and Services…
Read More »IDPH announces 986 new cases of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths. - Carroll County: 1 male 80s…
Read More »To Wear or Not to Wear a Homemade Mask in Public
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Read More »Public Health Officials Announce 937 New Cases of COVID-19
IDPH Communication on 3/31/20 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 937 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 26 additional deaths. - Cook…
Read More »Trump Administration Makes Sweeping Regulatory Changes to Help US Healthcare System Address COVID-19 Patient Surge
From Medicaid.gov on 3/31/20 Today, at President Trump’s direction, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing an unprecedented array of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to…
Read More »The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief
Karen McNenny http://www.karenmcnenny.com/served as a keynote speaker during a past ICAHN conference. She wishes to share this article from the Harvard Business Review to the ICAHN team and its extended…
Read More »Trump Administration provides relief for Medicare providers
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Read More »St. Francis Hospital accepting hand-sewn face masks
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Read More »Potential opportunity: Need your feedback immediately
Issue. With the recent Illinois school closings expected through the end of March 2020 or potentially a few weeks longer, many healthcare workers have children now home or have lost…
Read More »Families First Coronavirus Response Act heads to Senate
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, supported by Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, was recently passed in the House of Representatives. The legislation is expected to be taken up in the…
Read More »COVID-19: Keeping the workplace safe
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently distributed the following COVID-19 information on keeping the workplace safe: WORKPLACE, SCHOOL AND HOME GUIDANCE A FRAMEWORK FOR MITIGATION For more information, visit…
Read More »Coronavirus control guidance for prehospital emergency medical services
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued the following information about the Coronavirus: Effective communication among clinicians requesting emergency transport of a patient with possible or known 2019-Novel Coronavirus…
Read More »Coronavirus Information and Resources
Intalere, a trusted ICAHN partner, recently released the following information about the Coronavirus, including this preface: Intalere is closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak and potential impacts to the global healthcare…
Read More »Illini Community Hospital wins PCI Award for telehealth leadership
The Partnership for a Connected Illinois (PCI) recently conducted its 2019 Awards for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership luncheon in Chicago. These awards are given to organizations and individuals that have…
Read More »ICAHN announces new officers, board of directors
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network is pleased to announce the following new officers and members to its Board of Directors. New officers include President Joann Emge of Sparta Community…
Read More »Summer Opportunities for ALL Health Professions Students
The National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) is now accepting applications for its summer rural healthcare programs! The NCRHP offers three exciting summer opportunities available to ALL health professions…
Read More »Illini Community Hospital wins 2019 Award for Excellence in Telehealth
The Partnership for a Connected Illinois (broadbandillinois.org) recently sponsored the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Telehealth Leadership Luncheon. Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, received an Achievement Award at this event for…
Read More »NOSORH names ICAHN as Illinois' 2019 Community Star
On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), the member organization for each of the 50 State Offices of Rural…
Read More »Special thanks to our Annual Conference Event Sponsors
The following sponsors have graciously supported ICAHN in this effort! RECEPTION SPONSOR: Legato Healthcare Marketing LUNCH SPONSORS: Consociate Health / Ironshore / Vizient Insurance Services LUNCH ROOM SPONSORS: Adkisson Search…
Read More »Partnership for a Connected Illinois Announces 2019 Telehealth Leadership Awardees
At its third annual luncheon on Monday, November 18, four exciting awardees will be recognized for their contributions to telehealth in Illinois. The third announcement of these is: Illini Community…
Read More »Amy Arnett named as a national virtual Quality Improvement mentor
Stratis Health announced eight critical access hospital (CAH) staff who will serve as national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors through a new initiative that aims to broadly transfer knowledge from leading…
Read More »Compeer Financial Supports Morrison Community Hospital Expansion
The Morrison Community Hospital is undertaking its largest capital construction project in the hospital’s history. Compeer Financial, along with CoBank, the USDA and the Community State Bank of Galena, is…
Read More »Horizon Health to hold a 'Garden of Hope' celebration on September 15th
The public is invited to attend a celebration of Horizon Health’s “Garden of Hope” on Sunday, September 15, from 3 to 5 pm. The garden is located in the courtyard…
Read More »AmeriCorps offers volunteer service for your hospital, community
Looking for a skilled recent college graduate to build your team? Please note the opportunity to bring an AmeriCorps' volunteer to your community. Rural hospitals can host AmeriCorps individuals in…
Read More »The Center for Rural health Webinar: 'Superbugs are Taking Over... Here's How Telehealth Can Stop Them'
Webinar: Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. Arizona Time Learning Objectives: The impact of overprescribing antibiotics and how they create superbugs The importance of Infectious Disease specialists Eight steps…
Read More »Horizon Health Receives 'Gold Seal of Approval': Accreditation aware recognized highest quality care, patient safety
Horizon Health continues to receive national recognition for its commitment to patient safety and top quality care. The Joint Commission, which independently evaluates and accredits nearly 21,000 healthcare organizations and…
Read More »Feds give more than $1.5 million to battle opioid epidemic in southern Illinois
Reported by WSIL TV U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Tuesday announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded community health centers…
Read More »Memorial Hospital announces altered partnership with UnityPoint Health
Submitted by the Herald-Whig UnityPoint Health and Memorial Hospital announced August 12 that they have changed their partnership. Instead of an affiliation between the two organizations that was announced last…
Read More »Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services receives $1M in federal grants for behavioral health
Submitted by the Press-Gazette Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is receiving $1 million to help expand their behavioral health services. The funding, which was announced August 13 by U.S.…
Read More »ICAHN video encourages EMS participation in rural areas
Due largely to limited budgets, increased responsibilities and education requirements, the rural EMS workforce has steadily declined for around three decades. Couple this with an increased population of elderly residents…
Read More »HSHS St. Francis Hospital Provides Tips on Staying Cool in a Heat Wave, Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses
With summer temperatures rising, HSHS St. Francis Hospital is providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which requires medical…
Read More »ICAHN accepting 'Impact' Award nominations
This is an opportunity for ICAHN member hospitals to be recognized for projects you have implemented in your facility or in your community that have made a significant impact. ICAHN…
Read More »'4 Under 40' Hospital Leader Award nominations now open
ICAHN will be honoring four ICAHN member hospital professionals who are making a significant difference and have demonstrated success in their healthcare career. Nominations will be judged on professional accomplishments,…
Read More »HRSA recognizes Illinois for top critical access hospital performance
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) presented 10 states with the 2019 Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Quality Performance Awards. These awards recognize achieving the highest reporting rates…
Read More »St. Joseph Memorial Hospital recognized nationally for top performance
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital was recently nationally recognized for reaching the top performance threshold in 5 dimensions of QUEST 2020. These categories include: Mortality, Effective Care and Coordination (Readmissions), Patient…
Read More »Horizon Health Welcomes Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon
A Paris native and Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon is returning home and helping to expand Horizon Health’s existing orthopedics program. Andrew Hodge, MD, will join Ronald Wheeler, MD, and Angie Hamilton,…
Read More »OSF announces new president at Holy Family Medical Center
OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth has announced the hiring of a new president, Jackie Kernan. Kernan has served as president of Saint Luke Medical Center since 2018 and…
Read More »Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center acquires Heartland Health System, Inc.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, located in Mattoon, IL, completed the purchase of Heartland Health System, Inc., dba Fayette County Hospital & Long Term Care on June 27. Sarah Bush…
Read More »Resources and Funding Opportunities: Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
The Office of the National Drug Control Policy shared some great resources with stakeholders in town for the FORHP Rural Opioids Programs meeting earlier this week. There are a lot…
Read More »WGH named one of Becker Hospital Review's '67 Critical Access Hospitals to Know in 2019'
Wabash General Hospital has been named one of the 67 Critical Access Hospitals to Know in 2019 from Becker’s Hospital Review. The 67 hospitals named, make up 5% of the…
Read More »Wabash General Hospital named among 2019 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Wabash General Hospital was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald…
Read More »Telligen Community Initiative grant encourages collaboration among CAHs and public health departments
Addressing the needs of rural populations is more critical than ever as we move toward population health, and we need you to be a part of this instrumental transformation. Securing…
Read More »Federal grant awarded for rural opioid response planning
HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, was awarded a $200,000 federal grant to fund a one-year project that creates the Heroin Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) Telehealth Consortium. This funding is provided…
Read More »Four OSF HealthCare hospitals among top critical care hospitals in the U.S.
Becker's Hospital Review, a respected national healthcare industry publication, has named four OSF HealthCare hospitals to its list of 67 "Critical Access Hospitals to Know" in 2019. There are 1,349…
Read More »UNITYPOINT HEALTH – MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BECOMES SITE FOR ILLINOIS AHEC PROGRAM
UnityPoint Health – Memorial Hospital located in Carthage, Illinois hires director for recently approved as an Illinois Area Health Education Center site. The hospital will receive four years funding from…
Read More »HSHS St. Francis Foundation Presents Special Awards at Farm Family Event
The HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its agriculture committee hosted a Farm Family event for farmers and their families on March 20. The event included complimentary health screenings and a…
Read More »OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center to Host Retiree Luncheon
OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center will host a free Retiree Luncheon on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East and West Conference Rooms at…
Read More »CDC Health Systems Scorecard
ICAHN is currently working with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on the CDC cooperative agreement, “Improving the Lives of Illinoisans through Chronic Disease Prevention” (DP18-1815) grant, which we…
Read More »Brad Futrell named Chief Operating Officer at Pinckneyville Community Hospital
Pinckneyville Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Brad Futrell has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). "Healthcare is rapidly changing. Each of these changes comes with regulations. This new…
Read More »New Opioid Funding Opportunity Announced
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a new Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) funding opportunity .Under RCORP-Implementation, HRSA will make approximately 75 awards of up to $1…
Read More »USDA Rural Development to Host 2018 Farm Bill Listening Session
USDA Rural Development to Host 2018 Farm Bill Listening Session USDA Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley announced that tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.…
Read More »Gov. Pritzker signs legislation to strengthen critical access hospitals
ELDORADO, IL — During a visit to Ferrell Hospital in Saline County, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1469 to strengthen critical access hospitals in rural communities. The following are the governor's…
Read More »Hospital Sisters Health System celebrates 40 years of incorporation
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its incorporation, which took place on December 26, 1978. A celebration was held at the System Services Center in…
Read More »Rural Healthcare Series: Financial Impact of Swing Bed Program
ICAHN, in collaboration with the NIU Center for Governmental Studies, recently distributed "Illinois Critical Access Hospitals: Exploring the Financial Impacts of the Swing Bed Program," part of its 2019 Rural…
Read More »Bob Senneff named 2019 Business Person of the Year
The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce named Bob Senneff, CEO, Graham Hospital, Canton, as the 2019 "Business Person of the Year" during recent ceremonies. "Bob works tirelessly keeping Graham Hospital…
Read More »TCI Grant Supports Population Health MSN Degree at McKendree
(LEBANON, Ill., January 25, 2019) — A $49,840 grant from the Telligen Community Initiative (TCI) will support the development and delivery of an innovative population health track in the Master…
Read More »Preceptorship Program Application Deadline Approaching!
The 6-Week Rural Interprofessional Preceptorship Program application deadline is quickly approaching! The National Center for Rural Health Professions kindly requests your help in sending application reminders to health professions students.…
Read More »Meet and Greet Event Planned for New President, CEO at HSHS St. Francis Hospital
HSHS St. Francis Hospital will host an event Monday, January 28, to welcome new president and CEO, Jim Timpe, MS, RT(N)(MR), CSSBB. Timpe has been serving as the new president…
Read More »New CT Scanner at CMH Offers Patient Care Benefits
New technology at Crawford Memorial Hospital will offer patients a step forward when it comes to diagnostic imaging. CMH has installed a more advanced computerized tomography (CT) scanner. A CT,…
Read More »Joann Emge named new ICAHN's President-Elect
Joann Emge, CEO, Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL, was named 2019 President-Elect of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network at its 2018 Annual Conference in…
Read More »Doug Florkowski named new ICAHN Board President
Doug Florkowski, CEO, Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL, was named 2019 President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network at its 2018 Annual Conference in…
Read More »Deadline for health professions scholarship opportunities is December 3
The National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP) offers three exciting summer opportunities for health professions students interested in gaining experience in rural healthcare. The programs cater to many student…
Read More »HFAP launches advanced wound care certification
HFAP, America’s original healthcare accreditation program founded in 1945, is launching an Advanced Wound Care Certification program, enabling wound care centers to showcase their specialty services to patients and payers.…
Read More »Jersey Community honored for innovation in reducing readmissions
Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s “Excellence in Innovation” honor for its work to reduce all-cause readmissions. Dr. Michael McNear, Chief Medical Officer, accepted…
Read More »Julie Casper receives ICAHN's "Special Partner Award" for service
Julie Casper, Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfield, IL, was granted the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for leadership and ongoing service commitment to…
Read More »Raigan Brown honored as "4 Under 40" Hospital Leader
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Raigan Brown, Director of Emergency, Outpatient and Inpatient Departments, UnityPoint Health Memorial Hospital, during…
Read More »Rebecca Hutchinson honored as "4 Under 40" Hospital Leader
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Rebecca Hutchinson, Quality and Risk Manager, Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, during its 15th Anniversary Celebration and…
Read More »Tanna McCullough honored as "4 Under 40" Hospital Leader
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Tanna McCullough, Nurse Practitioner, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, during its 15th Anniversary Celebration and Annual…
Read More »Heidi Apperson honored as "4 Under 40" Hospital Leader
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners, including Heidi Apperson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Kirby Medical Center, Monticello, during its…
Read More »Wabash General honored for Joint Camp innovation
Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s “Excellence in Innovation” honor for its Joint Camp program during ceremonies held October 29th at the I-Hotel and…
Read More »Valley West's Breastfeeding Center gains innovation award
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, Sandwich, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s “Excellence in Innovation” honor for its Breastfeeding Center during ceremonies held October 29th at the I-Hotel and…
Read More »Jay Purvis awarded Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award
The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) awarded its inaugural “Rural Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award” to Jay Purvis, President and CEO, Wabash General Hospital, during its 15th Anniversary Annual Conference, held October 29-30…
Read More »The Power of Rural: Celebrate National Rural Health
Celebrate the 'power of rural' on National Rural Health Day, November 15, 2018! There will be three live, 30-minute webinars happening on this date. The first, "Policy and the Power…
Read More »Dr. Philip Holloway Honored as Rural Physician of Excellence
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) has awarded Philip Holloway, DPM, a 2018 Rural Physician of Excellence Award. The award is presented to doctors who have made a significant impact on…
Read More »HSHS Central Illinois Division Hospitals Helping Hospitalized Patients Vote
SPRINGFIELD— The hospitals within the HSHS Central Illinois Division are working with their respective county clerks’ offices to help hospitalized voters get information on how to cast their ballots in…
Read More »Magnolia Center Recognized for Healthcare Quality by National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative
The Magnolia Center at Crawford Memorial Hospital has been named to the Illinois National Nursing Home Quality Care collaborative Honor roll to recognize its performance on the Nursing Home Compare…
Read More »Activities Director Wins Statewide Awards
A statewide organization has honored the Magnolia Center’s Activities Director for excellence in leadership. Brenda Hunt was named the 2018 recipient of the Illinois Activity Professionals Association Larry-Madge Award, presented…
Read More »IMH and Riverside Sign Letter of Intent
Watseka, IL – Officials at Iroquois Memorial Hospital (IMH) and Riverside Healthcare each signed a non-binding Letter of Intent this week to explore merging IMH into Riverside Healthcare. “We are…
Read More »CARE sponsors 'Crush the Epidemic'
CARE Sponsors ‘Crush the Epidemic’ Free event is Oct. 24 at Mayo school (Paris, Ill.)—The community is invited to attend a free event titled: “Crush the Epidemic,” a motivational presentation…
Read More »Davis Announces Rural Development Grant Awarded to Jersey Community Hospital
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced today that the Jersey Community Hospital District received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The grant will be used…
Read More »Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner Signs HSHS Telehealth Expansion Plan into Law
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) today announced that Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed telehealth legislation, Senate Bill 3049, into law. It will go into effect on January 1, 2019. The…
Read More »Horizon Health Employee Receives State Award
(Paris, Ill.)—Samantha McCarty, critical care manager at Horizon Health, recently received the 2018 EMS Professional of the Year Award from the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA). The award was presented…
Read More »Telehealth Law Forum scheduled for September 20
The Illinois Telehealth Initiative Telehealth Law Forum will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 20 at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 191 N. Wacker Drive,…
Read More »Sara Wojcicki Jimenez to Serve as Director of Marketing and Communications for the HSHS Central Illinois Division Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD – Sara Wojcicki Jimenez has accepted an invitation to serve as director of marketing and communications for the HSHS Central Illinois Division (CID) hospitals which includes HSHS St. John’s…
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