Health & Wellness

October 12, 2026

United Way of Whiteside County Receives $10,000 Grant from Quad Cities Community Foundation

United Way of Whiteside County has received a $10,000 grant through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s 2026 Operations and Program Grants.

October 12, 2026

Heritage Square Achieves Two Consecutive Years of Zero Nursing Deficiencies

Heritage Square is proud to announce that our facility recently completed its annual Illinois Department of Public Health survey for the second consecutive year without any nursing-related deficiencies.

October 11, 2026

Illinois Extension Offers Local Access to SIU Medicine’s Brain Aging Conference

Family caregivers, community members, and healthcare professionals in Northern Illinois are invited to virtually attend the Brain Aging Conference on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Whiteside County Extension Office, located at 12923 Lawrence Rd. in Sterling.

October 8, 2026

Stay Informed About Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Following the passage of H.R. 1 in the U.S. Congress on July 1, 2025, several changes were made to Medicaid that are going to impact millions of Americans. Those changes are going into effect soon.

September 29, 2026

OSF Saint Katharine Invites Community to Annual Blessing of the Pets

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center invites community members and their beloved pets to a special Blessing of the Pets on Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. near the circle drive at OSF Saint Katharine, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

September 28, 2026

OnCall Imaging to Host Power in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event on October 3

OnCall Imaging, managed by Imaging Centers of Illinois, will host its annual Power in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event this Saturday, October 3, bringing the community together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support local organizations helping individuals and families affected by cancer.

September 22, 2026

OSF Saint Katharine Offering Free Community Flu Shot Clinics

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is helping Sauk Valley residents protect themselves and their families this flu season by offering free flu shots at multiple convenient locations throughout October.

September 21, 2026

Morrison Community Hospital Foundation Announces $100,000 Donation to Morrison Community Hospital

The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to Morrison Community Hospital, made possible through the generosity and continued support of employees, community members, patients, friends of the hospital, annual gala supporters, sponsors, and donors.

September 9, 2026

Community Invited to Donate Essential Care Items for Mothers and Babies

Beginning October 1, mothers and families in need will have access to essential baby and personal care items through Blessing Baskets at the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center OB/GYN Clinic and The Mom Spot at Town Square Centre.

September 8, 2026

OSF Saint Katharine to Host Free Car Seat Safety Check Event

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center will host a free car seat safety check event for families on Friday, September 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at OSF Saint Katharine - Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon.