OSF provides options for Illinois Valley heart patients

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With the closing of St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, OSF HealthCare has other options for patients seeking cardiovascular care.

OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute has served the Interstate 80 corridor for more than 25 years and will continue to have a significant presence in the region, delivering services to Spring Valley patients at nearby locations, OSF said in a news release.

For information, call OSF Cardiovascular Institute in Ottawa at 815434-0276.

For medication refills, patients should contact their pharmacy.

Patients who already have appointments scheduled will receive a letter and/or phone call from the OSF Cardiovascular Institute prior to their appointment, directing them to the appropriate location for care.

“OSF Cardiovascular Institute is committed to delivering quality heart care for the Illinois Valley communities,” Dr. Darrel Gumm, vice president of OSF Cardiovascular Institute, said in a news release. “From general cardiology to complex surgeries, our exceptional cardiology team is here to serve the communities in the Illinois Valley with the greatest care and love.” that had been coming and supporting us anyways since ’73, so we made it through that.”

Trainor has three children and her siblings help out at the restaurant, but also have other careers.

“I miss some things. It’s a lot,” she said. “It’s 50 years, so I figure it’s a

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ER physicians sue St. Margaret’s for $676,000

St. Margaret’s Health owes its emergency room physicians more than $670,000, according to a court filing.

Tuesday, Peru Emergency Physicians, LLP filed a lawsuit in La Salle County County Circuit Court against St. Margaret’s Health-Peru, formerly Illinois Valley Community Hospital. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract on an agreement first brokered in 2008, and repeatedly amended, for the group to provide emergency room staffing to what was then IVCH.

“(St. Margaret’s) breached its obligations under the contract by failing and refusing to pay for the services rendered by the plaintiff,” reads the complaint filed by St. Louis attorney Michael Schroeder. As of June 1, the balance due is $676,245.23. Court dates are pending.

An attorney has not yet entered an appearance on behalf of St. Margaret’s. Tim Muntz, chief executive officer for St. Margaret’s, did not immediately

Maranda Trainor, whose family owns Jerry’s Tap & Family Dining in Ransom good time. It’s not an easy decision. A lot of mixed emotions. It’s like our home. It always has been our home. It’s been my kids’ home basically their whole lives.”

In addition to the dining room, Jerry’s also has a bar and banquet room. There’s also a three-bedroom apartment upstairs. Jerry’s will remain open until a buyer is found.

See EYES ON ENTERPRISE on page 23 reply to an email request for comment. The filing was not unexpected. Just a week before the Peru hospital was closed in January, St. Margaret’s acknowledged its contract for emergency room services had lapsed for non-payment, forcing St. Margaret’s to close the facility.

– Tom Collins

5 more concerts set for Spring Valley Municipal Band

5 more concerts set for Spring Valley Municipal Band

The Spring Valley Municipal Band will continue its 2023 summer season of free concerts Fridays, June 30, and July 7, 14 and 21.

The concerts are conducted 7 p.m. at Hall High School’s main entrance, 800 W. Erie St.

Guests should bring a lawn chair. In case of bad weather, concerts will be in the auditorium at the school.

The band is directed by Brandon Czubachowski.

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Marshall-Putnam SWCD to hold Smart Wetland Field Day on June 29

Event to be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., open to the public

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The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a field day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs-

Caregiver Counselor Office Hours

Tuesday, July 18 @ 1:30- 3:00 PM

Erin Hanna, M.S.Ed. from Alternatives is hosting FREE Caregiver Counselor Office Hours every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at the PCCC from 1:30-3:00 PM

3 - Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program, Benefit Access Enrollment Event 9-10 AM

4 - PCCC Closed but join us at the Walter Durley Boyle Park in Hennepin at 2 PM for BINGO

6 - Fourth of July Bingo 12:30 PM

11- Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings

9:30 – 11 AM, Site Council Meeting 10:30 AM, Create a Story 12:30 PM

13 – Senior Day @ MP Fair 9 – 11 AM, Music Therapy with Michelle 12:30 PM (in-person & virtual)

14 - PCCC Board Meeting 9:30 AM

17 - Outreach @ McNabb Library 9:30 –11:30 AM

18 - Bunco 12:30, Caregiver Counselor Office Hours 1:30 – 3:00 PM

20 - TBD

25 - Christmas in July 12:30 PM

27 - Movie & Popcorn sponsored by the PC Library 12:30 PM day, June 29, at its Smart Wetland installation site, located west of Henry near the intersection of Marshall County Road 500 East and County Road 1400 North.

The field day will be co-hosted by TWI, McCuskey Farms and the Marshall-Putnam SWCD and is open to the public.

A free lunch will be served at noon along with presentations on various sustainable concepts, tours of the wetland, specialists on hand to answer questions and an update on the U.S. Farm Bill.

The smart wetland was created through a grant in partnership with the federal government for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program which began in 2019.

The PCCC along with Collette Spears, RN will continue to provide FREE blood pressure and glucose screenings the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 – 11 AM

No appointment is necessary

Join the PCCC Staff & Volunteers at the following community events-

Hennepin’s 46th July 4th Celebration

Tuesday, July 4th @ 2 PM Bingo in the Walter Durley Boyle Park Shelter

Marshall Putnam Fair Senior Day

Thursday, July 13th @ 9-11AM

Entertainment in the Hunt Building by The Henry Torpedo Boys

Benefit Access (formerly Circuit Breaker)

If you are 65+ or disabled with an annual income lower than $33,562 (1 person household) $44,533 (2 person household)

You could be eligible for a $141 discount on your license plate.

Call for more details.

CALL THE PCCC FOR VIRTUAL LINKS

The Putnam County Community Center does not discriminate in admission to or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discri mination in Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging, call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TDD) or contact the Program Manager at WIAAA 1800-322-1051. PCCC is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

In 2021, a local contractor moved more than 6,000 cubic yards of earth to create the wetland that works to naturally break down nitrate in the ag tile drainage before the water flows into nearby water bodies.

There also will be an event later in the day from 4 to 7 p.m. for those who cannot attend the earlier one. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Christmas in July Party!

Tuesday, July 25th @ 12:30 PM

Get a head start on celebrating your holiday season!

Join us for shopping, games & refreshments.

ARE YOU 60+ AND NEED ASSISTANCE PAYING FOR MEDICARE COSTS? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE?

OUR MEDICARE CERTIFIED COUSELORS CAN HELP!

Upcoming Events

Monday, July 3 from 9 – 10 AM at the PCCC

Monday, July 17 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at the McNabb Library

THANK YOU DONORS!

Granville National Bank First State Bank

Bill & Norma Hrovat

IN MEMORY OF

Margaret Eattoni – Donald & Betty Glenn, Jim & Gladys King, Joan Ruggeri, Paul & Jerri Ruggeri, Terry & Sue Brady, Brad & Shelly Kays, Family & Friends of Margaret

Mary Ann Ragogna – Debra Holmes

Sandy Lamour – Larry & Linda Kline

Judy Wever – Jane Migliorini, Paul Wever, Robert & Barbara Barr, Steven & Donna Laugal, Duane & Lorene Markley, Shelby & Norma

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Martha Boekeloo – Barbara Kinnett

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