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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.

Kimberly Russo will assume the role of chief executive officer for the central region of OSF HealthCare beginning April 28. She takes over from Bob Anderson, who retired in January.

Illinois State University is trying to change the way people experience opioid overdose reversal training by deploying a virtual reality app to assist them. ISU and its partners also are hoping this will expand access in rural areas.

State lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban food additives that have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues, but there is a debate over who should regulate it.

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy unveiled a report in January on increased cancer risk associated with alcohol use, even under current healthy guidelines. Health professionals say the report comes from years of convincing research.

The request that visitors wear masks comes as the Peoria-based Catholic healthcare system also places some temporary restrictions on visitors to its hospitals and hospice services.

The team implanted a new type of defibrillator in a 2-year-old boy with a genetic heart defect. It's called an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or EV-ICD for short.

Michelle Conger will succeed Bob Sehring as the president and CEO of Peoria-based OSF HealthCare.

The average woman waits seven years for a diagnosis of endometriosis, a disease for which early detection is critical. An Illinois State University researcher wants to raise more awareness, and a Bloomington physician has a promising treatment option.

Heartland Community College has signed up 26 new apprentices to learn and train with businesses in the region, while getting paid. During National Apprenticeship Week, Heartland is spotlighting more than 60 active apprenticeships to boost the regional workforce.