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Attorney General Raoul Announces $450 Million Nationwide Settlement As Part Of Opioid Maker Endo's Bankruptcy

3 years 7 months ago
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, has reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International PLC (Endo) and its lenders that would provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments. The agreement would also ban promotion of Endo’s opioids and require Endo to turn over millions of documents related to its role in the opioid crisis for publication in a public online archive. The agreement in principle with Endo, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday night in the Southern District of New York, resolves allegations that Endo boosted opioid sales using deceptive marketing that downplayed the risk of addiction and overstated the benefits. “Opioid manufacturers like Endo sacrificed the health and safety of Illinois residents for their own financial gain,” Raoul said. “Their actions played a key role in the over-prescription, misuse, abuse,

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HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital Encourages Vaccinations For People Of All Ages During National Immunization Awareness Month

3 years 7 months ago
O'FALLON, IL - August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and HSHS Medical Group are reminding the community that immunizations are important for people of all ages. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) was established to encourage people to stay up to date on vaccines recommended for them. NIAM also encourages parents to make sure their children are vaccinated and ready for the upcoming school year. “Vaccinations are important for people of all stages of life,” said Dr. Amy Redmer, a family medicine physician with HSHS Medical Group. “Whether that be during infancy, pregnancy or as an adult, keeping up to date with your vaccinations protects your health now and in the future.” In addition to routine vaccinations, the COVID-19 vaccine is the best defense against this illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the benefit of receiving your COVID-19 vaccination i

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OSF Saint Anthony's Caring Circle Support Group

3 years 7 months ago
ALTON - The Caring Circle Cancer Education and Support Group for women with cancer will be held on Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at OSF Moeller Cancer Center on the campus of OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Held on the third Saturday of every month, the support group offers women with cancer a chance to connect with other women about their experiences. The group is facilitated by Karen Boyd, R.N., oncology nurse navigator, and Heather Chambers, R.M.A., breast health navigator, experienced cancer care professionals from OSF Saint Anthony’s. For more information or to register, contact Karen Boyd at (618) 433-7609 or Heather Chambers at (618) 474-6791. To RSVP online, visit? osfsaintanthonys.org? and click on View Classes & Events.

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'Tyre Sampson Law' Would Prevent Falls Like St. Louis Teen's

3 years 7 months ago
Florida lawmakers plan to introduce a new bill in recognition of St. Louisan Tyre Sampson after the 14-year-old fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride in March. Florida State Representative Geraldine Thompson announced Wednesday she will introduce a bill in the next legislative session called the "Tyre Sampson Law" aimed at ensuring amusement park rider safety. Sampson fell from his seat in the Orlando ICON Park's Free Fall Drop Tower about halfway through the ride.
Monica Obradovic