Ill. Dept. of Health: Hospitals reporting fewer infections

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 11:42am

Ill. Dept. of Health: Hospitals reporting fewer infections

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold announced Thursday hospitals in Illinois have reported fewer health care-associated infections in 2010 compared to 2009.

The IDPH analyzed central line-associated bloodstream infection data as part of the Illinois Hospital Report Card, and found more than 75 percent of Illinois hospitals had the same number or fewer infection cases in 2010 than in 2009.

They say in 2009, 383 bloodstream infections were reported in adult intensive care units in Illinois and 282 were reported in 2010.

“Although results are only for two years, they indicate a significant step forward in the prevention of infection and protection of Illinois patients,” said Dr. Arnold. “Hospital surveillance of infections and public reporting on the Illinois Hospital Report Card Web site play key roles in prevention efforts.

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Chamber of Commerce Party on the Patio event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 2:28pm

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Party on the Pation on Thursday, July 14.

The chamber member appreciation party will be at Rolando's at 5:15 p.m.

You can RSVP for the event by calling 357-3243.

For more information, you can visit the Chamber of Commerce online.

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DuQuoin boil order lifted

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 2:31pm

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The boil order in DuQuoin has been lifted Tuesday according to the city.

The boil order was on Line Street from Park Street to Cole Street and also on North Street from Line Street to East Street.

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Lt. Gov.: more low-income families using LINK

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 10:00am

Lt. Gov.: more low-income families using LINK

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced Monday at the Illinois Farm Bureau that figures are showing more low-income residents are buying fresh foods at farmers markets.

Simon said the amount of food stamp benefits known as LINK redeemed at Illinois farmers markets and from direct marketing farmers jumped from $11,146 to $41,146 between 2009 and 2010. She attributed the growth, partly, to wider access.

She cited data collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that said last year, 35 Illinois farmers markets and direct marketing farmers were certified to accept the state-issued LINKED debit cards. The data also says, currently, 49 Illinois farmers markets and direct marketing farmers accept LINKED cards across 21 counties.

“We are seeing a promising trend: more farmers markets accepting LINK and more food stamp benefits being used to buy locally produced, fresh food,” said Simon.

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Marshall Browning Hospital offers sports physical clinic

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 12:50pm

Marshall Browning Hospital offers sports physical clinic

DUQUOIN, IL (KFVS) - Marshall Browning Hospital is offering a sports physical clinic on Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

The clinic will be in the specialty clinic area on the first floor of the hospital and last until 9 p.m.

It costs $10 and all money will be donated to schools being represented at the clinic.

For more information, you can call Pam Logan, Director of Marketing and Development at 618-542-2146 ext. 1433 or visit the hospital's website.

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IDNR issues over 1,200 citations, warnings 4th of July weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, July 8th, 2011, 10:00am

IDNR issues over 1,200 citations, warnings 4th of July weekend

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says their Conservation Officers made more than 1,200 citations and warnings over the Fourth of July weekend.

IDNR said officers arrested 25 boaters for operating under the influence and five more people for driving under the influence.

Along with the arrests, CPOs issued 519 citations and 776 warnings statewide while on patrol from July 1 through 4.

Citations were issued for a range of offenses including possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, underage drinking and disorderly conduct to illegal fishing and other boat safety and boating law violations.

“The hot sunny days led to thousands of boaters out on the state’s waterways this weekend”, said IDNR Conservation Police Chief Rafael Gutierrez. “While there were a few who made poor decisions and were arrested for OUI or DUI, the majority of those we came across were enjoying the holiday responsibly and safely,

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Ameren Illinois warns residents of possible fraud

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 11:54am

Ameren Illinois warns residents of possible fraud

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Ameren Illinois issued a warning Thursday of con artists trying to defraud customers and may be trying to steal identities by demanding payment by phone.

Ameren says the targets appear to be small businesses and residential customers.

“Ameren Illinois representatives never come to your business or home and demand payments or threaten to disconnect service unless they receive a payment," said Stan Ogden, vice president of Customer Service and Public Relations. "Our field representatives do not accept payments for service.

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