Every three years SIH looks at the health needs of the counties they serve. They conduct research and interviews to find the most pressing health issues of their communities. Once they complete that work they release the Community Health Needs Assessment outlining goals and action plans to tackle the concerns.

The Jackson County Health Department celebrates 75 years of nursing services, focusing on illness and disease prevention.

The Southern 7 Health Department says they found out that the CDC had pulled money earmarked for disease prevention. Since then, they have been trying to understand the impact this will have on the 64 thousand people they serve.

This month the SIH Cancer Institute turns 10 years old. The program was started to bring multiple patient services in one location and help doctors collaborate on patient care.

Bethany Huelskoetter, an advanced practice registered nurse with OSF Newsroom, who has treated outdoor injuries for years, provides water safety tips.

Centerstone is holding an open house event for the public to explore its CASTLE program, which specializes in services for children with autism.

On this edition of the SO ILL Podcast, Dr David Marx from Illinois State University, discusses the impact of our need for energy on the environment.

The conference will feature clinicians, counselors and experienced caregivers.

Friday was Dress in Blue Day.

Spring allergies will be here soon.