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As always, a lot is going on at our hospital. Keep up with what's new at Union County Hospital—awards, new technologies, new professionals and treatments—here. We're happy to share our changes, announcements and successes, and hope you'll celebrate with us.

Want to Reduce Your Stroke Risk? Here are a Few Simple Steps

Anna, IL (May 13, 2022) – Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., but in many cases, steps can be taken to help prevent it. Union County Hospital Emergency Department Director Mark Yates According to the Centers for Disease Co

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Test your asthma I.Q.

Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of this condition True or False: We have no idea what causes asthma. False - We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked to developing asthma.

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How Overworking Hurts Your Heart

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70

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Play it Safe this July 4

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FIREWORK GUIDELINES Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional di

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Marion Orthopedic Surgeon Expands Geographic Coverage, Offering Services in Anna, Illinois

Anna, IL (April 6, 2021) — Starting Friday, April 9, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Southern Illinois native, Dr. Richard Morgan, will start seeing patients at Anna Rural Health, a clinic in Anna, Illinois. This expansion of coverage is a c

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Diabetes and the flu can be a dangerous combination

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Union County Hospital wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted th

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Union County Hospital Welcomes Sharma Saith, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM

Union County Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Sharma Saith. Dr. Saith is an interventional cardiologist with River to River Heart Group. Saith graduated from The University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica, and completed residencies at Port of

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Sepsis: An Unrecognized Risk

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe

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Hernias don't go away without help

Many have opted to postpone medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the virus. But if you are experiencing pressure or pain when bending, lifting, or coughing, you may have a hernia that won’t go away without medical

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Union County Hospital Now Offering "Big and Loud" Therapy for Parkinson's Patients

Union County Hospital (UCH) Therapy Services Department is pleased to announce a new therapy program for Parkinson’s patients and those suffering from other neurological conditions. This intensive therapy program consists of four training sessions p

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Union County Hospital and Long Term Care (LTC) are following the latest national guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent the introduction and spread of respiratory illness. Families, visitors,

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"They not only saved my life, they saved a lifetime of memories." A Patient Testimonial

Charlotte Clover, Stroke Survivor Shares Her Story When Charlotte’s husband noticed that she seemed confused,he knew right away that it could be a stroke. So he rushed herto the ER at Union County Hospital. Doctors acted immediately, confirming that

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Illinois Managed Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) Update for Union County Hospital

Union County Hospital and providers are now in-network with the following Illinois Managed Medicaid Plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield IL Molina Health Plan Illinicare Health Plan (As of June 15, 2018) At this time, Union County Hospital is not in-

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Union County Hospital Announces Plans for Upcoming Solar Eclipse Weekend

( Anna, IL – August 7, 2017) – With as many as 200,000 additional people expected to be in Southern Illinois during the solar eclipse weekend, emergency management agencies and local authorities throughout the area have been meeting to ensure plans

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Union County Hospital Long Term Care Awarded Nursing Care Center Accreditation From The Joint Commission

( Anna, IL – July 25, 2017) – Union County Hospital Long Term Care today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standard

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Union County Hospital Awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation From The Joint Commission

( Anna, IL – July 24, 2017) – Union County Hospital (UCH) today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. T

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Do you have a hernia?

June is Hernia Awareness Month, and Dr. Tamer Aiti, General Surgeon with the Union County General Surgery Clinic in Anna, provides insight into types of hernias, symptoms, and treatment and prevention methods. Do I Have a Hernia? Five Symptoms That

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Transitional Care at Union County Hospital

In 2014, Union County Hospital (UCH) announced the completion of their newly renovated therapy suite located in the first floor of the hospital. The renovation included a large dedicated therapy space, multiple pieces of new therapy equipment, a fla

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Union County Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

(Anna, IL) – Union County Hospital today was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The hospital was recognized by The Joint Commissio

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Union County Hospital Achieves New Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center

Anna, IL (July 19, 2013)-Union County Hospital announces that it has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular car

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UCH Plans Open House for new MRI Suite

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