FMH celebrates National Surgical Technologists Week

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are: Laura Witherspoon, RMA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CFER; Denise Spencer, RN; Scott Abbott, LPN; Tara Munóz, CST, CFA; Diane Essary, RN, CNOR; and Heather Kessel, RN, CNOR. Unavailable for photo was Heather... Read More.

CNA’s invited to free conference Oct. 13 at RLC

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Local Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the chance to earn free continuing education credits next month during the fifth CNA Conference at Rend Lake College.Attendees earn 0.5 college credits for attending the conference, set from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in... Read More.

NCOE School Board approves budget

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Board held a public hearing on the 2017-2018 budget prior to the regular board meeting and approved a resolution for submission of the budget at the regular Board meeting.Superintendent Matt Vollman told the Board that the state has passed an education budget but... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police make drug arrest Thursday

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subject was arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.On 09/21/2017-Brandon L. Garrett, age 24, of Mt. Carmel was arrested on a... Read More.

Job Growth Continues to Lag Nation in Most Metro Areas

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaAug. 2017Aug. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington4.2%5.3%-1.1Carbondale-Marion5.0%5.9%

Seat Check Saturday in Illinois for Child Passenger Safety Week

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing that common car-seat mistakes can have deadly consequences, the Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with AAA and child safety advocates this week during National Child Passenger Safety Week to educate motorists on what to do—and what to avoid—to keep young passengers safe.... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Releases Health Care Rate Filings for 2018

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care rate filings recently received from Illinois insurers for the 2018 on-exchange marketplace.Following CMS’s adjusted timeline, DOI has given insurers the maximum amount of time to... Read More.

It’s Not Too Early To Get A Flu Shot

Thursday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated. Because of concerns about how well the nasal spray vaccine worked during the past two flu seasons,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner expands registered nursing practice authority

Thursday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB 313, which will grant greater authority to registered and licensed nurses in administering health services and lift burdensome licensing regulations.“This will empower nurses to administer the services that they are fully equipped and educated to... Read More.

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FMH Auxiliary Baby Quilt Raffle

Thursday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are volunteers, Anita Newcomb and Joy Coles with this year’s Baby Quilt to be raffled on November 13, 2017. Quilter who were unavailable for the photo are Lorna Norton and Denise Beehn. Fairfield... Read More.