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EIU’s Gail and Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing receives Simulation Center grant from Coles Community Health Program
For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 EIU's Gail and Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing receives Simulation Center grant from Coles Community Health Program (Charleston, Illinois) - The Coles Commu...
Nov 24, 2020 Observing COVID health and safety guidelines, a virtual celebration of CCHP’s $30K grant to EIU’s Gail and Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing was held Monday, November 23. Several CCHP and EIU representatives participated in the in the online celebration. Pictured are (top row) EIU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jay Gatrell, the gift check from CCHP to EIU, Dean of EIU’s College of Health and Human Services Dr. Özlem Ersin; (middle row) CCHP President and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dr. Robert Good, EIU Director of Development Michael Murray, EIU Chair of the Gail and Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing and Assistant Professor in EIU’s School of Nursing Dr. Holly Farley; and (bottom row) retired attorney and CCHP secretary Stephen Corn, Sarah Bush Lincoln Chief Financial Officer and CCHP treasurer Dennis Pluard, and EIU’s Vice President of University Advancement Ken Wetstein. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
American Red Cross of Illinois Accepting Nominations for Real Heroes
The American Red Cross of Illinois is accepting nominations for Real Heroes - those who selflessly put the well being of others before theirs and who have demonstrated heroism through acts of courage ...
Nov 24, 2020
IDVA Launches Independent Investigation of Recent LaSalle Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 IDVA Launches Independent Investigation of Recent LaSalle Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak Department immediately adopts all infection control recommendations ...
Nov 24, 2020
Effingham Elks Lodge Will Present a Free Children’s Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
The Effingham Elks Lodge will present a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, December 17th at Bonutti Clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but appointments are...
Nov 24, 2020
Public Health Officials Announce 9,469 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 9,469 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,469 new...
Nov 24, 2020
Illinois Hitting Record Unemployment Numbers During Pandemic
Illinois Hitting Record Unemployment Numbers During Pandemic (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is hitting record unemployment numbers during the pandemic. The Illinois Department of Employment Services Di...
Nov 24, 2020 Simon Cunningham / CC
Illinois New COVID-19 Case Numbers Dropping
Illinois New COVID-19 Case Numbers Dropping (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' new COVID-19 daily case numbers are dropping, with the state reporting the fewest in nearly a week. Health officials announce...
Nov 24, 2020
USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2020 USDA Shares Easy At-Home Advice for Handling Food Safely this Thanksgiving (Washington, D.C., November 23, 2020) - This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious...
Nov 24, 2020
Illinois High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2020 Illinois High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Applications are being accepted by the Illinois ...
Nov 23, 2020
“Light Up Strasburg” Christmas Light Contest
This year's "Light Up Strasburg" Christmas Light contest will be people's choice. You can cast your vote at Marathon or the village hall. Please print the owner's name and address on the slip of paper...
Nov 23, 2020
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