Earlier, on Monday, March 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully-Vaccinated People” in non-health care settings. This was an update to guidance released in February, that allowed fully-vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with, suspected, or confirmed COVID-19 to
What you do today influences your future. Learn how to take care of yourself now, to embrace aging, and mature gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity. University of Illinois Extension will present the webinar series “Keys for Embracing Aging,” using the videoconferencing platform Zoom. This program is a free, 12-part
On Friday, March 12, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 14 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20), 3 (20s), 5 (30s), 1 (40s), 3 (50s), 7 (70s.)
On Friday, March 5, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce one death (70s) and three new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 3 (30s.)
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced nine new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 1 (20s); 1 (40s); 1 (50s); 2 (70s.) We also had one recovery in Whiteside County.
Keeping your brain fit is important at any age. Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do, to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Challenging activities are one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit! Join Extension
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 13 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 1 (under 20); 1 (20s); 2 (30s); 6 (40s); 1 (60s); 2 (80s+.)
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to CGH Medical Center Laboratory Department, Sterling, IL, resulting from a recent on-site inspection, as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Farzan Eskandari, MD, FCAP, and CGH Laboratory Medical Center Director, was advised of this National recognition
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted this report and photos. The first American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2021 in Morrison, IL, was held on Thursday, January 21, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus
On Friday, February 12, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 15 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 2 (20s); 2 (30s); 1 (40s); 5 (50s); 1 (70s.) We also had eight recoveries in Whiteside County.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in a Rock Island resident. Illinois is currently reporting 22
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photo. The Whiteside County Health Department offered the Pfizer COVID-19 injection on Wednesday, February 9, 2021, to willing employees of the manufacturing industries located in the Fulton, IL, area. Fulton High School hosted the event, to ease the travel of
Morrison Community Hospital patients have been contacted to be vaccinated against the novel corona virus. Check the hospital website (www.morrisoncommunityhospital.com) of Facebook.com/morrisoncommunityhospital. If you were not contacted, and if you qualify, please schedule an appointment by calling 815-772-5537. To qualify, patients must be 65 or older or be at risk
On Friday, January 29, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce one death of someone in their 70s. There were 20 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 3 (20s); 1 (30s); 2 (40s); 3 (50s); 5 (60s); 1 (70s); 1 (80+.) We also had 10 recoveries
CGH Medical Center is beginning a waitlist for its patients 65 years of age and older who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “Registering for our waitlist does not mean you have an immediate appointment, as vaccine supply is limited everywhere. It does put you on our waitlist, which we