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A drug discount program has become a financial lifeline for rural hospitals like Pemiscot County, nearly a third of which are struggling to keep their doors open. Now, a pending rule change may scale it back dramatically. It’s yet another hurdle for rural communities fighting to keep their healthcare local.
On The 21st: Make-A-Wish Foundation alumna and University of Illinois student Lindsey Panozzo shares her experience. Plus, holiday travel tips for parents and advice for managing pet obesity.
In 13 states, including Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin, people under 18 who are in labor cannot consent to their own health care. They can receive emergency services, but nothing considered to be elective. For the many minors in those places who become pregnant, it's a painful gap in coverage.
The Champaign County Board voted 13-8 (with one member absent) Tuesday night to approve a nearly $129.7 million budget for Fiscal Year 2018. But officials say the budget is likely to be amended to deal with the county’s financially strapped nursing home.
On The 21st: Are you prepared for the possibility of discussing opposing viewpoints or sensitive topics with family members this Thanksgiving? Plus, we learn about Peoria’s efforts to diversify its firefighting force and a statewide initiative to help first responders identify people with dementia.
