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250 athletes compete in the Special Olympics Missouri

3 years 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - Inspirational athletes come together this weekend for the 47th annual Special Olympics Missouri at Westminster Christian Academy. Nearly 250 Special Olympics athletes in the St. Louis area gathered to compete in running, jumping, throwing and swimming events. The athletes are preparing for the State Summer Games in Columbia, Missouri. "It's for anyone [...]
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A Doggone Good Day

3 years 1 month ago

Friends Fur-ever The highlight of my week was having my dear friends, Cyndy and Lucy, join me from out of town. I had an agenda of “to-do’s” and “to-enjoys” for the afternoon. At the top of the list was to visit my granddogs. Both these gals are pet enthusiasts, so they were up for hanging... 

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Local Restaurant Hosts Fundraiser For Alton Native

3 years 1 month ago
ALTON – Friends of Pam Kaizer are joining together to raise needed funds for their dear friend as she continues her battle against an aggressive cancer. Santino’s Steak and Pasta House, 180 E. Center Dr., Alton, will host a dining event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Reservations are suggested, but not required, and carry-outs will also be available. Owner Sonny Asani, one of Kaizer’s good friends, will be donating a percentage of the profits from sales on that day to help Kaizer with the expenses she is facing for her ongoing cancer treatments. Kaizer continues her courageous fight with the help of doctors and staff at OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton. “I love the staff there, and I am receiving excellent care,” she said. “Many people know Pam from her former days as the travel program coordinator at Senior Services Plus,” said long-time friend Melissa Meske. “She has traveled with thousands all over the world. But

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Fieldon Man Faces Multiple Charges After Calhoun Arrest

3 years 1 month ago
HARDIN - A Fieldon man was arrested and now faces multiple charges after a traffic stop at 12:04 a.m. on May 6, 2022. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a Green GMC Yukon XL on Illinois River Road at the intersection of Golden Eagle Road in Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Paul D. Cummines, 51, of Fieldon, was arrested on charges of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Firearm While FOID Revoked, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Handgun). Cummines was transported to the Greene County Jail.

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Incentivizing Healthy Behaviors Using Phone App On A Blockchain Platform

3 years 1 month ago
PEORIA - Research reveals $100 billion a year is spent on health care that is only necessary because individuals don’t follow medical advice. For example, patients with chronic illnesses are estimated to comply with medication schedules only 50% of the time. Now researchers are working to find a way to help patients reach their health needs and goals through positive reinforcement and rewards. A new Jump ARCHES project will explore the feasibility of a blockchain-based digital app as a viable way to enable OSF HealthCare and others help patients improve their health while attempting to meet the spirit of important government regulations. The project is informed by many studies that show incentives, such as cash prizes or other rewards, work in changing behavior such as to stop smoking or exercise more. But, federal consumer protection regulations currently prohibit health systems from offering rewards for healthy behavior because they are viewed as an inducement to use a product

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