Optometry Office Closed Through April Due to COVID-19

Dr. Bradley Yaklich, OD, owner of Vision Source Morrison[, IL,] updated his earlier announcement.  “Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, staff, and community.  In this unprecedented time, we are deeply committed to keeping everyone safe.  In light of the evolving pandemic and out of

Appointments Filled for CGH Blood Drive April 2

Due to the outpouring of community support, all appointment times are filled for the CGH Blood Drive, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.  We are no longer taking appointments.  No walk-ins will be allowed.  Thank you all so much for your generosity! If you

Regional Positive COVID-19 Cases

As of Friday, March 27, 2020, there are 21 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Illinois Rockford Region.  Cases have occurred in ages ranging from teens to 80s. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed a positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Carroll County.  Carroll County reports

CGH Reports Testing Data for COVID-19

As of Thursday, March 26, 2020, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, has tested 143 individuals for COVID-19.  Of these tests, we have received one positive (previously announced on Sunday, March 15,) and 51 negative results. Please note:  COVID-19 testing is done through IDPH or commercial labs.  As they have all

CGH Pediatric Rehab Center Grand Opening

Kids just want to have fun, whether on the playground or at the CGH Pediatric Rehab Center, which celebrated their Grand Opening and Open House on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The center is located at 2600 N. Locust Street, in Sterling, IL. Families and those

Health Departments Urge Impactful Community Action

Editor’s note:  Our communities have the power to lessen the impact of this bold, hyper-contagious virus.  We are at war with a non-living thing that will harm us, ONLY IF IT ENTERS A LIVING CELL.  Let’s work to prevent that from happening.  Think like…a crime-fighting strategist, a military commando, or

March 19 Red Cross Blood Drive

March is Red Cross Month.  Every day, thousands of patients depend on blood and platelet donations to save their lives, during treatments and emergency care.  Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, to make sure blood or platelets are not delayed or cancelled.  O negative and O positive blood

Courthouse/Courtrooms Health and Safety Notice

On Friday, March 13, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the following Health and Safety Notice, directed to Attorneys, Litigants, Witnesses, Jurors, and Courtroom or Courthouse Visitors.  Do not enter the Courthouse or a Courtroom if you have been diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19 had contact with, or are caring

CGH Fulton Medical Center Grand Opening

CGH Fulton Medical Center hosted a Grand Opening event at 1130 17th Street, Suite B, in Fulton, IL, on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  There were tours of the 2500-square foot facility, a chance to meet the providers, and refreshments to enjoy. “We are proud to

Baby Blakelyn Needs Support

Blakelyn Catherine Ann Musch, three-week-old daughter of Loren and Aubrey Musch, is in a Peoria Hospital, [likely OSF Children’s Hospital] facing surgery for Scimitar syndrome, which involves blood being misdirected from the lungs to the heart. A viewer stated, “I think this would make a great story for our community. 

January 13 Memory and Cognition Workshops Begin

On Monday, January 13, 2020, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Wits Fitness memory and cognitive function workshop, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer each month.  She will lead participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the

CNA Kim Pinkous Celebrates 35 Years at Resthave

Karla Burn, Marketing Director at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, honored Certified Nursing Assistant Kim Pinkous. Pinkous has served and loved Resthave residents for over 35 years. “Resthave would like to thank Kim for her dedication and service.  We are grateful for her continued work

November 2019 ARC Blood Drive Report

Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Program Leader The November American Red Cross Blood Drive was held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, in their Heritage Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2019.  It was exactly one week before Thanksgiving. 

Pink Heels Tour Honors Dody Ogburn

Mick Welding submitted this press release. Recently, the Pink Heals tour stopped at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to honor MCH Dietary Director Dody Ogburn.  She is courageously winning the war with breast cancer.  Her fellow employees were on hand, to thank her for her determination

Hospital Expansion Begins

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. “Let’s throw some dirt!” stated Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister, as she concluded her remarks on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.      Anyone traveling up “hospital hill,” N. Jackson Street, has seen the vast amount of dirt being moved for the $18