Cardinal set to take over county EMS by mid-April
County Board Chairman Randall Crocker says Abbott should be mostly ready to operate EMS by April 16 with a contingency plan of mutual aid from West Frankfort and nearby counties. The board approved an ordinance to limit providers and a contract granting Abbott exclusive rights with exceptions for West Frankfort and air ambulance.
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Cord blood donations praised as life saving option
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale reports thousands of cord blood donations in 15 years with only 100 used for patients. remaining units aid stem cell research. St Louis Cord Blood Bank notes 25,000 global treatments with 2,057 from St Louis. stringent criteria limit usable units. Cord blood viewed as discarded blood with potential to save lives.
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Jackson County RFMS to run Rehab and Care Board decision
Jackson County board voted to appoint RFMS to take over Rehab and Care. several members dissented or abstained citing concerns over economics and staff impact. The move follows months of discussion with RDK offering 750000 while keeping duties at Murphysboro, as critics called for more research.
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Candle Wester-Mittan
Julie Peterson
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Peterson
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Lorinskas
John Evans
Stout
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