Urologist joins Washington University practice at Alton Memorial
Washington University has added a urologic nurse practitioner on the Alton Memorial Hospital campus. Krista Ludwig, MSN, ANP, FNP-BC, has joined urologic surgeon Arjun Sivaraman, MD, at the Washington University Urologic Surgery office located in Suite 205 of Medical Office Building A. Clinical services in Illinois are provided by Washington University Physicians in Illinois Inc.…
Read MoreDouglas named associate dean for School of Dental Medicine faculty
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, has named Dr. Duane Douglas as associate dean for faculty. The SIU Board of Trustees approved the appointment at its regularly scheduled meeting in February. The associate dean for faculty serves as the administrative officer responsible for overall management and leadership of the school’s…
Read MoreThree lawyers honored at Walton Telken LLC
Founding Members Troy Walton (left) and Steve Telken (center), along with firm attorney Micah Summers (right) of Walton Telken, LLC were selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2021. Firm attorney, Adam Bragee, was also recognized as a “Rising Star” for the third year in a row. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection…
Read MoreMandatory 10-digit local dialing set for 618, 309 and 708 area codes
FCC orders change to clear way for a 3-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Starting Oct. 24, 2021, phone customers in the 309, 618 and 708 area codes will be required to use 10-digit dialing (or 1+10-digit) when making local calls to ensure users can dial 988 to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting…
Read MoreRetired SWIC director to chair board of Illinois Division of United Way
David Paeth, former Southwestern Illinois College director of college activities and veteran services, has been named 2021 auxiliary board chair for the Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis. He succeeds Phil Hickman, who has held the chair position since 2020. “United Way addresses a great breadth and depth of needs in our…
Read MoreFormer Illinois lawmakers face federal charges
Reports: U.S. attorney in northern Illinois will remain in post for now By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois smansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — One former member of the Illinois General Assembly was indicted, along with his two sons, on charges of tax evasion this week, while a second former lawmaker pleaded not guilty in a separate case…
Read MoreNew pediatrician joins Childcare Physicians
Serving the Metro East area since 1965, Childcare Physicians, formerly known as the Association of Childcare Physicians, will be welcoming a new pediatrician to their staff. Dr. Kathryn Wade joins Dr. Robert Kellow and counselor Rebecca Salah at their Swansea practice. Providing pediatric care for children from birth through young adult, Wade is a board-certified…
Read MoreBeDell center celebrates longtime, retiring teacher
The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center in Wood River celebrated the retirement of Cynthia Lefferson on Friday, Feb. 26. Lefferson began working for the agency in 1976 as a teacher in the School Program, which serves children with developmental disabilities throughout Madison County, ages 3 through 21. In 1982, Lefferson was offered the…
Read MoreBroadview Hotel project in East St. Louis in line for $1.5 million grant
The state’s Rebuild Illinois program is in full swing, state Sen. Christopher Belt said Thursday, in announcing a $1.5 million grant for a shovel-ready construction project in downtown East St. Louis. “I’m pleased that the state is prioritizing the revitalization of historic landmarks in our community, like the Broadview Hotel,” Belt, D-Centreville, said. “This project…
Read MoreVaccine eligibility being expanded, but appointments still limited
Vaccination total tops 130,000 Wednesday, by far a one-day record By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents 16 years of age and older with underlying conditions are now able to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in the state’s latest expansion of vaccination Phase 1B. The expansion includes people aged 16-64 with conditions…
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