Health
Fair focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DECATUR - Some were on oxygen and others used walkers, but area residents living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, braved Wednesday's rainy, nasty weather to attend the Language of Lungs health fair, held at the Knights of Columbus hall in honor of World COPD Day.
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
500 doses of H1N1 vaccine directed to Macon County
DECATUR - The Macon County Health Department has received 500 additional doses of H1N1 vaccine, according to a news release issued Tuesday. The shots are available to those within the H1N1 flu priority groups by appointment.
Nov 17, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
New cancer care facility makes patients feel special
DECATUR - Walking into the new, 55,400-square-foot Cancer Care Center of Decatur, it's easy to get caught up in its size and specifics. But even direct access to electronic medical records, state-of-the-art treatments and brand-new facilities rely on a diverse group of patients and provid…
Nov 10, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
St. Mary's changing visitor guidelines based on H1N1 concerns
As of Wednesday, Nov. 11, St. Mary's Hospital will be changing its visitor guidelines in response to local H1N1 concerns.
Nov 10, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…
Decatur's Dee Reed saves by giving, a pint at a time
DECATUR - In 41 years of giving, Dee Reed potentially has saved more than 450 lives, and she only ever had to roll up one sleeve at a time.
Nov 09, 2009 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Hospital offers sneak preview of cafeteria transformed into upscale food court
Starting in November, visitors and employees of Decatur Memorial Hospital who are craving brick-oven pizza, ribeye steak, an omelet or stir fry won't need to travel off the hospital campus to satisfy their tastes. The new hospital cafeteria, Cafe DMH, which will be unveiled to the public …
Oct 27, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…
For pets, Halloween may not be a treat
DECATUR - With all the attention given to the safety of human children on Halloween, it's the four-legged ones that can sometimes get overlooked.
Oct 27, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
Chocolate toxicity a danger for pets this time of year
With all the attention given to the safety of human children on Halloween, it's the four-legged ones that can sometimes get overlooked. The ASPCA and Dr. Holly Cullen of Northgate Pet Clinic and offered a few tips for pet owners to ensure that furry and non-furry members of their families…
Oct 27, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…
New Web site has the 411 for Macon County teens
DECATUR - In response to local teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates and the sometimes unhealthy messages that enter teens' lives through iPods, social networking profiles, cell phones, televisions and chatter among friends, a group has stepped up to inundate local young…
Oct 25, 2009 | 3:00 am | Loading…
First lady highlights breast cancer awareness
WASHINGTON - Joni Lownsdale never thought her 2002 breast cancer diagnosis would land her in the middle of the Obama administration's fight with the health insurance industry.
Oct 23, 2009 | 3:50 pm | Loading…
Eastern Ill. school closes over flu absences
WATSEKA, Ill. (AP) - An eastern Illinois high school is closed after 112 of its 330 students called in sick with flu symptoms.
Oct 23, 2009 | 9:45 am | Loading…
Mattoon, Charleston schools begin H1N1 vaccinations
Mattoon and Charleston schools are preparing for H1N1 flu vaccinations next week, with assistance from the Coles County Health Department.
Oct 21, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
What should pregnant women, health care providers and younger people consider getting?
DECATUR - Now that the H1N1 influenza vaccine is available in Macon County, area residents are left with the decision of whether to vaccinate themselves and their eligible family members.
Oct 21, 2009 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Friends share battle to overcome excess poundage
FORSYTH - When Marsha Cuttill-Price and Ginny Fucinari met at church 21 years ago, the two women bonded over the shared experience of being pregnant.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Don't have a cow - just follow fire safety rules
DECATUR - Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was started by a cow in Catherine O'Leary's barn. The bovine in question is said to have kicked over a lantern, igniting the blaze that killed hundreds, left thousands homeless and burned large areas of the city.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
DMH provides 200 doses of flu vaccine to county health department
DECATUR - On Tuesday morning, the Macon County Health Department announced the cancellation of its adult seasonal flu shot clinics, citing a vaccine shortage.
Oct 06, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Breast cancer fundraiser takes flight with flamingos
DECATUR - Humans could only speculate about what the 10 Chilean flamingos at Scovill Zoo thought about their pink plastic counterparts lining the paths Thursday evening.
Oct 01, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Wherever you are, seasonal flu shots are nearby
DECATUR - The season for coughs and sniffles is at hand. Local health officials have said that in the face of the possible H1N1 flu problem, it's important to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza.
Sep 23, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Health challenge to focus on prevention
Who has the healthiest employees in the area? A new program plans to find out just that.
Sep 16, 2009 | 2:50 pm | Loading…
YMCA hopes to bring total wellness to the forefront with Decatur On the Move
How many steps do you take in a day? How many calories do you consume?
Sep 15, 2009 | 6:30 pm | Loading…
