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Narcan Information + Training

Narcan Information + Training

Opportunity to Get Involved and be Informed
Recently the FDA approved Naloxone, commonly known brand name of Narcan, for over the counter sale and use as an attempt to help put a stop the current opioid crisis the U.S. is facing.

What does this mean and why should it matter to you?

This approval allows this life-saving medication to get in the hands of citizens and business owners to potentially help someone in a moment of need. Opioid overdoses related to heroin, fentanyl, and others are currently linked to over 100,000 deaths per year in the U.S., some of which are created due to picking up trace amounts of these drugs on paper, money, or even laced into candy (think Halloween Trick-or-Treating). With such easy ways for these drugs to find their way into an innocent person’s system, it is important to see and know the signs of an overdose in anyone and how to use and administer Narcan to revive and save a life.

Jon Magnuson, our recently Awarded Citizen of the Year, pastor at Beacon Church, and the founder of The Next Network, will be holding an Overdose Awareness + Narcan Training Friday, May 12, 2023 from 7 – 8:30 P.M. at Beacon Church. Attendance is free and members of the community are encouraged to attend.

Where can Narcan be found in Litchfield?

Recently an emergency box was placed outside of St. Francis Hospital that is filled daily and is free for the community to take. Some local businesses already have it on hand, like The Briar Rose located at 216 N. State Street, and others will have it soon.

Is it safe for me to have or administer Narcan at my business?

Shelter Insurance Agent, John Blank, recently addressed a few concerns businesses have with keeping Narcan on hand and administering it, if the situation were ever to occur, “Narcan administration is covered under the “Good Samaritan Law”. This means that the person administering the Narcan cannot be found liable due to the fact they are trying to save the life of the person in distress just the same as a person trying to do CPR on an unconscious person. Most people haven’t thought that in most businesses we take cash from customers or touch paperwork that they have touched. If there is Fentanyl on the cash or paperwork, that person coming in contact with the Fentanyl could be at grave risk. The Narcan could save the life of a co-worker or maybe yourself. This is why it is needed to be in these businesses. The life you save may be your own. Please feel free to contact your Insurance Agent if you have questions. “

Overdoses can be scary and create a lot of pain for those affected by them. This is a great local opportunity to become educated on Narcan and potentially save a life.

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COVID-19 Info (Coronavirus 19)

United States
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

 

Illinois

Illinois Department Of Public Health (IDPH)

Illinois Regional Dashboard

State of Illinois Coronavirus Response

Help For Illinois Families

State of Illinois Executive Orders

Workforce Investment Opportunity Act

Back To Business Illinois – The Illinois Department of Labor

The Illinois Department of Human Services is reminding Illinois residents
about the Illinois Helpline, a resource for residents who need emotional support
or quick answers to questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinoisans can text “TALK” to 55-2020 for the Call4Calm service.
For more information you can visit Illinois Department of Human Services

 

Local Central Illinois Counties
Christian County Public Health Dept

Clay County Public Health Dept

Coles County Public Health Dept

Cumberland County Public Health Dept

Douglas County Public Health Dept

Effingham County Public Health Dept

Jasper County Public Health Dept

Macoupin County Public Health Dept

Montgomery County Health Dept.

Moultrie County Public Health Dept

Richland County Public Health Dept

Shelby County Public Health Dept

 

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Important Notices Regarding COVID-19 – Salem Township Hospital

Visitor Guidelines

As we continue to make every effort to protect our patients, our staff, and our community, Salem Township Hospital has updated our Visitor Guidelines effective 01/11/22.  We will only allow one visitor in a 24 hour period for in- patients on the Med/Surg floor. For ER, Outpatient, RHC, one assigned visitor.  Patients under the age of 18 may have two parents.  We ask that you please wash and sanitize your hands and a facial cover will be required while you are visiting.  If you are sick or not feeling well, we ask that you not visit.  Visitors must be healthy and will be screened upon entry.

If patient is admitted with Covid or has to be seen in the Emergency Room with Covid symptoms they are not allowed any visitors unless approved.

The main front lobby entrance will remain open Monday-Friday, 6:00am-6:30pm (no weekends or holidays).  Outside of those hours, the emergency entrance, on the hospital’s north side, will be the only entrance to the hospital.  All individuals entering the building through either entrance will be required to wear a mask and will be screened for fever and symptoms upon entry.

Salem Township Hospital appreciates everyone’s help and understanding with these temporary requests and encourage the community to follow Center for Disease Control and Illinois Department of Public Health recommendations.

Article from Salem Township Hospital

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3D Mammography Is Here – Learn More About Our New Perspective

Introducing Wide-angle 3D Breast Tomosynthesis

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. To treat it, you must find it. If you find it early, you have a greater chance of an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan. Your very best defense is early detection and diagnosis, made possible through an annual screening mammogram.

We commit ourselves every day to matching our compassionate care for women with state-of-the-art mammogram technology. That is why we now offer wide-angle 3D breast tomosynthesis. It’s new mammogram technology that gives every woman her best chance for an early and accurate diagnosis.

The Game Changer in Mammography

The gold standard in breast cancer screening has been digital 2D mammography. These mammograms suffer from decreasing sensitivity in women with dense breasts or when breast tissue overlaps. The result can be unclear images that leave doctors unsure of what they see, and can lead to cancers being missed.

• Up to 30% of cancers go undetected by standard mammography.
• 52-76% of cancers are missed in dense breast tissue, where tumors are more difficult to identify.

That changes with wide-angle breast tomosynthesis.

A wider view that helps us be sure

We offer True Breast Tomosynthesis because we believe it offers us a better view of breast tissue than 2D mammography alone.

How it works: The 3D mammogram is just like the 2D experience. The breast is compressed under a paddle as images are taken of the breast. Unlike 2D mammography, True Breast Tomosynthesis takes X-ray pictures of each breast from many angles that are not available in traditional mammography. The tube moves in a 50-degree arc around the breast, taking 25 images during the exam. Those images are sent to a computer and assembled into a three-dimensional picture of the breast. The result is a clearer image that helps us look inside the breast layer by layer to find tumors better than standard 2D mammography alone, with fewer recalls.

Making the case for a wider angle.

Why wide-angle tomosynthesis? Because we want our patients to be sure of their diagnosis. We love the wide angle imaging and the clarity it offers our doctors. More importantly, we think it can save lives because it leaves breast cancer with no place to hide.

Call Us to Learn More:
618.548.3194 ext. 8154

Article from Salem Township Hospital

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SBL Mobile Mammography Expands Services to Fayette County

Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital is now offering 3D mammography for breast cancer screening.

“We are excited to provide these advanced screenings to give area women the best chance of survival,” SBL Fayette County Hospital Radiology Manager Cheri Wolff said. “This 3D technology reveals invasive breast cancers in 41 percent more people than the traditional 2D mammography.” The 3D mammography is particularly effective in screening patients with dense breasts.

The new service is being provided on Sarah Bush Lincoln’s mobile mammography van, which is available from 10 am to 2 pm on Wednesday and Thursday each week at SBL Fayette County Hospital. To ensure safety, mammograms on the unit are done by appointment only. Patients will be screened and asked to wear a mask.

Mammography breast imaging is of particular importance in the early detection of breast cancer because it is fast and accurate. With this advanced technology, SBL Fayette County Hospital provides a more accurate tool for breast cancer screening. The 3D technology is recommended for women of all breast densities because it allows radiologists to more effectively pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities. This leads to better detection and greater peace of mind.

The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women 35 and older, with or without insurance may call to schedule a mammography test. Women under 35 must have a physician order, but do not need insurance coverage to schedule a mammography test.

The mobile mammography van is staffed by technologist from SBL Fayette County Hospital who are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and are further certified in mammography.

To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van at Fayette County Hospital, call 618-283-5466.

Article from Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital

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