Health Care

This term’s Supreme Court decision that allows states to ban gender-affirming healthcare for adolescent transgender minors is causing fear, frustration, and resolve in the LGBTQ+ community in Bloomington-Normal.

OSF HealthCare has officially unveiled a new ICU expansion at St. Joseph Medical Center. This additional space houses more beds, bigger rooms, updated technology and a unique layout for the staff.

First responders and other community members got a new perspective on caring for those with dementia during a recent Virtual Dementia Tour event in Normal.

Providers and patients say finding gender inclusive health care in B-N could be easier — and there could be more of it.

Primary care is where people go when they have symptoms of an unknown illness or for an annual physical. Providers in Bloomington-Normal want to make sure people know their main doctor can also provide mental health support.

The state will likely be short 6,200 doctors by 2030. Meanwhile, over 12,000 state residents have an international medical degree they can’t use.

Court filings in the federal bankruptcy case of a Bloomington retirement community show its debt is higher than the value of its property.

A Bloomington-Normal man said his organization's work to fight malaria around the world has proven effective. Now, he said the Trump administration threatens that progress.

The Community Health Care Clinic in Normal is now accepting applicants who make up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, or FPL. Previously, applicants had to make up 185% of the FPL.

The Community Health Care Clinic's new executive director said one of her priorities is to raise awareness of the primary care provider.