Myocarditius and Pericarditis after COVID-19 Vaccination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following information, regarding Myocarditis and Pericarditis (inflammation of the heart) following mRNA, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccinations.  At this time, the CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 12 years of age and older–due to the risk of COVID-19

May 2021 ARC Blood Drive

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report. The Thursday, May 20, 2021, ARC blood drive was held at St. Mary Catholic Church hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, sponsored by the St. Mary Parish Family.  St, Mary Catholic Church sponsors two drives per year and has

March 2021 ARC Blood Drive

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report and photo. It was a chilly, pre-spring day on Thursday, March 18, when the second American Red Cross community blood drive of 2021 was held, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to

Olivia Carrow Joins MCH Counseling Department

The Morrison Community Hospital Counseling Department welcomes our new Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Olivia Carrow.  In 2019, she received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.  Her undergraduate studies were completed at Bard College in New York State.  Her major emphasis of study was German. 

Vaccine for 12-15 -Year-Olds in Mid-May

Editor’s update note:  The vaccine was approved on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, expects to have Pfizer vaccine available at the Main Hospital for youths ages 12 to 15, soon after it is approved in mid-May 2021. The hospital will start a

April 30 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, April 30, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  1 (under 20), 2 (20s), 1 (30s), 3 (50s), 2 (60s), 1 (70s.)  There were four recoveries

National Guard to Give Vaccinations April 26

The IL National Guard will revisit Whiteside County, IL.  The clinic will take place at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls, on Monday, April 26, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Vaccine provided by Pfizer will be open to anyone age 16+ who has not yet received their

April 23 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, April 23, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 19 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six recoveries:  5 (under 20), 5 (20s), 2 (30s), 2 (50s), 4 (60s), 1 (70s.)  There were six recoveries

Free COVID-19 Tests on Friday Mornings

Recently, Whiteside County has seen an increase in cases of COVID-19.  Additionally, all of Region 1 and much of Northern Illinois has been placed into “Warning,” due to an increase in cases having fewer than 20% of the Region’s ICU Beds available.  As of Tuesday, April 20, 2021, only 15%

MCH Offers Employment Opportunities

Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this update. With each passing day we get closer to the grand unveiling of our $20,500,000 expansion!  Workers are putting finishing touches on parts of the project, while other parts are still in the framing and reconstruction mode.  Rest assured, each phase of this project

April 2 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, April 2, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department are saddened to announce the death of a person in their 80s.  There are 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  5 (under 20), 5 (20s), 3 (30s), 2 (40s), 1 (50s.)  There was one recovery.

Low-Risk Travel for Fully-Vaccinated People

On Friday, April 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully-vaccinated people, to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent studies evaluating the real-world effects of vaccination, CDC recommends that fully-vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves. A person is

March 26 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 35 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  10 (under 20), 7 (20s), 3 (30s), 8 (40s), 6 (50s), 1 (60s.)

Fitzgerald Pharmacy Holds Vaccination Clinics

March 2021 brought opportunities for Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics for area persons age 65 or older, plus some “essential workers” who may be younger.  The pharmacy has been calling their customers to notify them of the availability of the Moderna vaccine.