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Your Newest Questions on COVID-19 Answered
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institution of Allergy and Infectious Disease and Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden, says the United States is no longer in the pandemic phase of the spread of COVID-19, but what does that mean? Numbers are higher this summer than last year. Why is the…
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A Faithful Response to Reproductive Choice
By Rev. Catharine A. Cummings As an ordained faith leader, I value the constitutional and human rights of all people. I respect a person’s religious liberty, which allows each individual to practice their own faith tradition freely and lawfully. Just as I value a person’s right to choose their own faith and religious practices, I…
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African Americans and Heart Disease, Stroke
Submitted by Mary Ann Burns, Communications Director, American Heart Association Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for all Americans, and stroke is also a leading cause of death. As frightening as those statistics are the risks of getting those diseases are even higher for African Americans. The good news is, African Americans can improve…
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Surviving the Winter Season with Diabetes
SPRINGFIELD – The winter season is a wonderful time to venture into the great outdoors for a refreshing walk in the pristine landscape or to enjoy a spontaneous snowball fight. But winter can be tricky for people with diabetes to navigate. “With some advanced planning and preparation, you can enjoy the winter season without compromising…
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Are You Prepared for the Holiday Season as COVID-19 Continues?
What you need to do when sharing holiday meals, attending parties, shopping and traveling – #1 get vaccinated SPRINGFIELD – Home for the holidays? Last year, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spent Thanksgiving home alone with his wife minus their two daughter who lived in disparate parts…
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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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