6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Updated flu vaccinations now available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

CVS Health® survey finds more than 60 percent of consumers say they are likely to get a flu shot this season

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Time to Address Opioid Crisis

IL needs to expand access to non-opioid pain treatment options

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Occupational Health Physician Urges Chicagoans to Get Vaccinated

Dr. David Fletcher, Public Health Expert in Illinois says Triple Threat of Viruses is Leading to Spike in Hospitalizations/Deaths

Health & Safety Physician Urges Americans to Prepare for "Tripledemic"

Dr. David Fletcher, Medical Director for SafeWorks Illinois says White Lung Disease and Triple Threat of Viruses Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly

Nearly 60 organizations sign letter urging better access to antivirals

Letter to US Dept. of Health and Services highlights need to remove barriers to COVID-19 antivirals

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual

Latest Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sangamon County.

Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sangamon County and across IL.

Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Sangamon County.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sangamon County and across IL.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Sangamon County.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Sangamon County.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Sangamon County and across IL.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Sangamon County.

Coronavirus Cases Up 4 Percent Recently In Sangamon County: CDC

Sangamon County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Sangamon County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Sangamon County.

Sangamon County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Sangamon County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

180 People, Up From 80, Got COVID During Summer Church Camp: CDC

The report states the camp and later conference, sponsored by The Crossing church, exposed over 1,000 people to COVID-19.

Health Officials: Illinois River Fish Now OK To Eat, Sometimes

An advisory against eating fish caught in many Illinois waterways has been removed as PCB levels lower, scientists said.

Hospital Capacity In Springfield Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Sangamon County.

Illinois Deer Test Positive For COVID-19 Antibodies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said over a third of deer in the Midwest had antibodies, and researchers wonder how they were exposed.

Church Camp Linked To 2 COVID-19 Superspreader Events

Nearly 85 cases are now linked to the church camp and a following conference, public health officials said. The camp did not require masks.

Springfield Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

How Much Of Sangamon County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Springfield area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Over Half Of Illinois Residents Over 16 Have Now Been Vaccinated

The number of doses wasted spiked last week, even as the rate of daily doses administered declined.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Sangamon County.

Sangamon County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Springfield area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Physician Assistants stepped up to save us from COVID

It is time to step up for them

See Latest: Springfield Area Coronavirus Cases, Vaccine

Illinois is doing better than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.

Blood Donors Needed In Springfield Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here is the latest data on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Sangamon County as the pandemic wanes.

How Close Are Springfield Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Sangamon County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Springfield Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Springfield area.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Springfield Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Springfield.

Weekly Update: See Which Springfield Area Hospitals Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Sangamon County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Springfield Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Springfield.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.