State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) will be a member of the Illinois Senate’s Special Committee on Medicaid Reform. This committee will examine Illinois’ current Medicaid laws and procedures to find ways to cut Medicaid costs by delivering more efficient services. …
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December Schedule for Methodist Hospital Mobile Mammography Van
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Features new digital mammography! No referral required. Please call 309-671-8282 for an appointment. Most insurance companies cover “screening” mammograms. Medicare pays for one screening mammogram every 12 months. If you do not have insurance or are underinsured, tell us when…
Illinois American Water Provides Senior Safety Tips
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Illinois American Water reminds senior citizens to take precautions against home repair and telemarketing scams. By following some helpful tips, everyone including senior citizens, can avoid falling victim to fraud.“We want our customers to be armed with information that can…
Say ‘hello’ to Vivian at Glen oak Zoo
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Vivian, a 13-month-old female giraffe, arrived Sunday morning from Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. Zoo officials have been keeping her quarantined in the giraffe barn to ensure she’s adjusting to her new surroundings. Vivian was hand-raised at the Riverbanks…
Methodist Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Earns ACR Accreditation
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Methodist has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Methodist is the only accredited Nuclear Medicine department in the area. The ACR gold…
METHODIST MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN’S NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
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Most insurance companies cover “screening” mammograms. If you do not have insurance or are underinsured, tell us when you call. You may be able to qualify for a free mammogram. Features new digital mammography! No referral required. Call Outpatient Scheduling…
FOOD DRIVE AND COATS FOR KIDS
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Mayor Ardis is partnering again with The Salvation Army and the Midwest Food Bank to organize a community wide food drive, and collect Coats for Kids. The food and coat drive will take place on November 26th, in conjunction with…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT 4 ON 4 FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
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Get your team together for this extremely fast-paced version of flag football. Games consist of four players on the field competing in a pass-only environment. Rosters may have up to eight players and all teams are guaranteed to play two…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT OFFERING YOUTH FENCING CLASS
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The Peoria Park District offers a Youth Fencing Class for kids ages 9 – 14. Classes run on Thursdays, starting Nov. 4 – Dec. 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Peoria Fencing Academy. You will learn the proper techniques, conditioning exercises…
PEORIA PARK DISTRICT YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
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Registration for Youth Soccer at the Peoria Park District is currently underway. To guarantee a spot you must register by March 22. This youth program is for boys and girls age 4 through grade 8. This is a great way…