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New study links excessive alcohol use to increased cancer risks

Approaching the new year, many individuals may be contemplating Dry January or giving up alcohol altogether.

By Peoria Standard | Dec 18, 2024

FDA considers banning phenylephrine due to ineffectiveness

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that phenylephrine, an active ingredient in Sudafed PE, is not effective for its intended use as a nasal decongestant.

By Peoria Standard | Dec 11, 2024

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Battery safety warnings issued by pediatric surgeon ahead of holiday season

By Peoria Standard | Dec 4, 2024

Shiny new toys will be lying under many Christmas trees this season, sure to bring joy to kids around the world.

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UChicago Medicine hospitals receive top marks from The Leapfrog Group

By Peoria Standard | Dec 2, 2024

Three UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals have been recognized with top safety grades by The Leapfrog Group for their efforts in preventing medical errors, injuries, infections, and other patient harm.

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Families urged to avoid stressful topics during holiday gatherings

By Peoria Standard | Nov 27, 2024

Families across the nation are preparing for the holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness.

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Nutritional benefits of fall produce highlighted by dietitian

By Peoria Standard | Nov 15, 2024

Fall brings with it the opportunity to enjoy a variety of seasonal produce, including pumpkins, apples, and squash.

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GlenOaks Hospital hosts annual fundraiser with local culinary delights

By Peoria Standard | Oct 4, 2024

The GlenOaks Hospital Foundation recently hosted the 2024 Fall Festival of Flavors, an annual fundraiser aimed at supporting UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks.

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Mason County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Havana Health Care Center?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 10, 2024

Owned by Sabl, LLC since March 23, 2020, Havana Health Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center: 1-star nursing home in Stark County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 9, 2024

Owned by Petersen Health Care II, Inc. since Nov. 4, 2011, Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Mason County as of Q4 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 9, 2024

Mason City Area Nursing Home, the second largest nursing home in Mason County, aided an average of 54.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Lacon Rehabilitation and Nursing, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 4 in Q4 2023

By Peoria Standard | Mar 8, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders since July 15, 2020, Lacon Rehabilitation and Nursing boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Havana Health Care Center Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Mason County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 8, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Havana Health Care Center was the largest nursing home in Mason County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Henry Rehabilitation and Nursing in Q4 2023?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 7, 2024

Owned by six stakeholders since June 1, 2021, Henry Rehabilitation and Nursing had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was the overall rating of Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 7, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center attended an average of 88 residents per day in Stark County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Aperion Care Toluca, a nursing home in Toluca, Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Mar 6, 2024

Aperion Care Toluca was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Marshall County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Henry Rehabilitation and Nursing was 3rd largest nursing home in Marshall County as of Q4 2023

By Peoria Standard | Mar 6, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Henry Rehabilitation and Nursing was the third largest nursing home in Marshall County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Fulton County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Clayberg?

By Peoria Standard | Mar 5, 2024

The Clayberg was the only public facility nursing home in Fulton County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Lacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Marshall County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 5, 2024

Lacon Rehabilitation and Nursing, the second largest nursing home in Marshall County, aided an average of 48 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Renaissance Care Center: 5-star nursing home in Fulton County

By Peoria Standard | Mar 4, 2024

Renaissance Care Center was one of the four for-profit facility nursing homes in Fulton County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.