Tag: health

State to work with Google to improve access to children’s behavioral healthcare resources

State officials announced on Monday, Jan. 29, a new initiative, Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation: A Service Access Portal for Illinois Youth (BEACON), that will be powered by Google Cloud’s secure, scalable and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology. The centralized point of access is intended to[Read More…]

Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force celebrates launch at Governors State

On Jan. 30, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton officially launched the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force (HCITF), marking a significant step towards addressing trauma and promoting healing within communities across Illinois.  The launch event at Governors State University preceded the task force’s first official meeting. Initiated through a 2020 bill in the[Read More…]

Franciscan Health named Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

The Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. Peer-review evaluations, conducted[Read More…]

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Power plant developer pulls the plug on Glenwood project

[Updated at 9:55 a.m. Saturday] Oak Meadow Energy LLC has notified Glenwood officials that it will no longer pursue the development of a controversial electricity generating plant in the village. In a letter dated Wednesday, March 27, addressed to Glenwood residents, Mayor Ronald Gardiner announced Oak Meadow’s decision and provided a[Read More…]

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