The BeeWell Coalition met in October to discuss updates on community health initiatives, the future of its garden project and plans for upcoming events.
The meeting opened with publication and …
During the Sept. 4, BeeWell meeting, much of the discussion centered on an exciting new youth project: planting apple trees at area schools.
The effort will tie into the annual “Great …
As the school year kicks off, evenings quickly fill with homework, sports practices, activities and looming deadlines. With so much on your plate, dinner shouldn’t be another source of stress. …
Horizon Health’s Sean Robison has received top honors for advancing emergency medical education in rural communities.
The Illinois Rural Health Association presented Robison with its 2025 …
It’s breeding season for bats in Illinois, also known as pupping season. During pupping season, it’s not uncommon to encounter more bats, both in and around homes.
Here are some tips …
Horizon Health awards EMT and paramedic of the year
EMT OF THE YEAR: Grayson Thomas
In a heartfelt and humbling moment, Grayson Thomas was named EMT of the Year — an honor he never expected, but one his colleagues say is “more …
Horizon Health celebrates local cancer survivors with luncheon
PARIS— On Friday, May 30, community members came together at Horizon Health to celebrate themselves and/or their loved ones at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day luncheon. The event …
After a sixth case of measles was reported in the state of Illinois in early May, Health Department officials confirmed that the number of reported cases in the United States is now above 25.
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PARIS—Horizon Health congratulates the recent graduates of its first responder certification course.
Eight community members completed the 10-week course. This special training allows them …
Horizon Health is offering a new program for high school students who are interested in healthcare careers.
Operation: H.E.A.L. (Healthcare Education And Leadership) is a three-day, interactive …
Annual event at Horizon Health celebrates and pays tribute during National Nurses Week
In 2025, National Nurses Week concluded on Monday, May 12, a date recognized as Florence Nightingale’s birthday and National Nurses Day. To honor the lives of fallen nurses across Edgar County, …
Edgar County Health Department to host community baby shower for expecting and new mothers
Expecting and new mothers in Edgar County will soon have a chance to celebrate motherhood while gaining valuable resources at the upcoming Community Baby Shower. Hosted by the Edgar County Public …
Sycamore Pain and Wellness, a service of Horizon Health, welcomes Jenny Houzenga to its outpatient behavioral health team.
Houzenga is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse …
Often, self-care is viewed as self-indulgence, but Michelle Creech argues that self-care is an integral form of self-respect.
“(Self-care) means taking care of yourself so that you can be …
PARIS—Horizon Health is increasing access to podiatry services with the addition of a second full-time physician.
Dr. Anna Ballard joins Dr. Brittany Wojnicki in the Horizon Health …
Every year, over one million Americans have a coronary event or undergo a cardiac-related procedure. This year, Cardiac Rehabilitation week is from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15 , it honors the role of cardiac …
PARIS—Dr. Darren Brucken is officially the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Horizon Health. In addition to his new duties, Dr. Brucken will continue his current, full-time position as hospitalist …
PARIS—A wave of viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu, are sweeping across Edgar County. The recent spread of viral infections, a …
PARIS—Jay Carmichael, a seasoned rural health leader with more than a decade of experience, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Horizon Health, effective Jan. 20.
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The Edgar County Public Health Department (ECPHD) is preparing to introduce a new program called the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The establishment of MRC Unit 2919 marks an exciting milestone in …
PARIS—According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in five adolescents has prediabetes. Horizon Health and Paris Cooperative High School have teamed up for the last 10 years to …
Even with insurance, facing the cost of cancer treatment can be daunting. Insurance broker and cancer survivor Paul Barbary of Alton, featured in an earlier OSF Newsroom story about immunotherapy, …
PARIS—Healthcare training programs, such as those for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN), require students to wear scrubs during …
HORIZON HEALTH UNVEILS NEW MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER DURING OPEN HOUSE EVENT
With the support of the Horizon Health Foundation and Sycamore Engineering, a new mammography center was revealed during an open house ceremony on Oct. 28.
Mammograms can be a stressful and …
A global medical device company has awarded its highest honor to the Horizon Health Urology Department for its exceptional care of patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
The Axonics …
PARIS—Horizon Health is expanding its primary care services with the addition of Dr. Sowmya Gaviyappa and Dotor of Physical Therapy Abi Snyder.
Snyder is a native of Marshall, and attended …
PARIS—The First Annual DD Homes 1K Color Run and Walk and Car Show is all about helping others and giving back, according to car show organizer Brad Totten. The combined event is on Saturday, …
PARIS—The garden at Schwartz Park has been a fruitful addition to the community, serving as an educational tool for individuals curious about gardening or those who simply enjoy it. Residents …
The first day of October always marks the beginning of a month dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is defined as a “disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues …
The 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2024.
For those who want to know more about the numerous changes coming to Medicare in 2025 or have just become eligible for …
PARIS – According to a filed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), alleged lapses in staff communication resulted in the hospitalization of a local nursing home …
According to one local health leader, the ink flowing out of an unsupervised tattoo operation is posing a danger to Paris.
Kim Ross, administrator of the Edgar County Public Health Department …
NEFFY WILL SOON PROVIDE PAINLESS anaphylaxis RELIEF FOR TYPE 1 ALLERGIC REACTIONS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new nasal spray alternative to traditional epinephrine injections. The prescription, commonly known as Neffy, is the first epinephrine …
Horizon Health Foundation awards healthcare scholarships to local residents
The Horizon Health Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 healthcare scholarships. These “next-generation healthcare heroes” were honored at a July 26 luncheon at Horizon …
Emergency responders can face unique challenges when attending to children and adults who have special needs.
To ensure favorable outcomes, Horizon Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) offers …
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. Whether it is related to work, relationships or personal challenges, stress can take a toll on …
The Edgar County Health Department looks to continue serving the community
Kim Ross, originally from Charleston, has a long history working in public health in the region.
Ross is the new administrator for the Edgar County Health Department. She has a master’s in …
A Horizon Health ambulance crew wasn’t expecting kudos when they responded to a call of a choking victim earlier this year. But unbeknown to them, a special award would follow for their …
Narcan is a lifesaving nasal spray designed to reverse opioid overdoses
The opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc in Edgar County and on communities nationwide. Overdose deaths related to opioids have reached alarming levels, with the National Center for Health …
The Colonoscopies were free but the ‘Surgical Trays’ came with $600 price tags
Chantal Panozzo and her husband followed their primary care doctors’ orders last year after they both turned 45, now the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer. They scheduled …
As we get our footing in 2024, millions of people are now working on their resolutions, with some of the most popular goals centering on starting or improving healthy habits.
Each year some of …
Sunburns and skin cancer don’t have an exclusive partnership with hot months at the beach. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are still present, even in the middle of winter.
Karen Boyd, an oncology …
A new ultrasound tool may get Alzheimer’s drugs into the brain faster
Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster — by temporarily breaching its protective shield.
The novel experiment was a first attempt in just …
A British-born campaign forces Americans to look at alcohol consumption
COVID prompted the biggest spike in alcohol consumption seen in 50 years. The uptick in sales is great news for those in the beverage industry, however, the illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths on …
The Biden administration’s first major step toward imposing limits on the pharmacy benefit managers who act as the drug industry’s price negotiators is backfiring. Instead of helping …
Horizon Health celebrated the start of a new chapter on Tuesday, Nov. 14, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its new Jasper Street Annex in Paris. The building, previously a Dollar …
Horizon Health is offering a free Heartsaver CPR/AED course 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5, from at the Education Center, 15197 US Highway 150, Paris.
This course designed for people without medical training …
COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head once again in Edgar County. While the virus’ grip on society has loosened since the pandemic, it is still a threat, especially considering recent findings from …
