Siteman Cancer Center opens lung, esophagus cancer clinic at Memorial Hospital Shiloh
(Shiloh, Illinois) Surgeons associated with Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Inc., have begun seeing lung and esophagus cancer patients in Shiloh. Initial consultations are available at Siteman Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, 1418 Cross St. Lung cancer is the No. 7 cause of death and the leading cause of cancer death in St. Clair County, according to the St. Clair County Community Health Improvement Plan. The new clinic helps address a critical health-care need identified in the
Wisper Internet Thanks Essential Healthcare Workers at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL
O’Fallon, IL (January 14, 2021) – Wisper ISP, Inc. donates goodies, such as candy, energy bars, crackers, ear savers, and more to thank the Pharmacy Department at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. As the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold on America, Wisper decided to take action by thanking those at the frontlines in the communities they serve. When asked about the donation, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Director of Pharmacy, Julia Schimmelpfennig stated, “During these very
Together Credit Union Opens Portal for Next Round of PPP Loan Applications
Saint Louis, MO– The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for first-time borrowers and second-draw borrowers who meet certain eligibility criteria. Today, Together Credit Union, a SBA preferred lender, reopened its online application system to assist new and current business members with their PPP loan applications for the government-backed relief. “To accelerate the PPP application process, we
Key Housing Market Statistics in the Metro-East Released - December 2020
Home Sales Residential home sales had increased in almost every county in the Metro-East over December 2019. Madison County saw a 25.2 percent increase. Along with Clinton and Washington counties, both with 25 percent increases. St. Clair County was not far behind with a 24.2 percent increase in home sales. According to Illinois REALTORS®, Illinois home sales were up 28.7 percent, while the Metro-East was up 23.5 percent from last November. Year-to-date home sales increased for the Metro-East for
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Youth Career Pathway Program
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is joining its core partners to host a Youth Career Pathway Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Bidder's Conference. The Youth Career Pathway Program provides grants to serve opportunity youth with barriers that prevent continued education and employment. Successful pilot projects will integrate workforce, education, and economic development services and address barriers to accessing job-driven training resulting in employment opportunities.
SCOTT CREDIT UNION MEMBERS’ DEBIT CARD USE LEADS TO NEARLY $85,000 DONATED TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
What if every time you swiped your debit card, a portion of your purchase was used to make your community a better place? That’s the concept behind Scott Credit Union’s Epic and Blues checking accounts. Thanks to members of SCU, nearly $85,000 was recently donated to the Scott Credit Union Foundation, which supports local education and non-profit organizations. The money was donated at no cost to members every time they used their debit card in 2020. “It’s simple for members who have an Epic Checking or
Wisper Internet Thanks Police & Fire First Responders of O’Fallon, IL
O’Fallon, IL (January 27, 2021) – Wisper ISP, Inc. donates goodies, such as candy, granola bars, crackers, energy drinks and more to thank the Police and Fire Departments of O’Fallon, IL. As the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold on America, Wisper decided to take action by thanking those at the frontlines in the communities they serve. When asked about the donation, the O’Fallon Police Chief, Eric Van Hook stated, “We are fortunate to have the support of so many in our residential and business
GCS EMPLOYEES DONATE $1,245 TO TRIAD NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Granite City, IL - GCS Credit Union kicks off their 2021 Growing Community Schools jeans program by donating $1,245 to Triad National Honor Society. The Growing Community Schools program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local school organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. Triad NHS was the designated organization for GCS Credit Union’s
Blood donation is safe and needed
O’FALLON, IL— Blood drives and donor centers are safe environments where staff and donors are screened to be sure they are healthy and well and have not been exposed to the virus. Donors with all blood types are greatly needed as the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in hundreds of blood drive cancellations but the need for blood is still constant. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The
Together Foundation Opens Application Portals for Collegiate Scholarship Programs
Saint Louis, MO – Today, the Together Foundation begins accepting applications for its Together Foundation Community Scholarship on My Scholarship Central, a centralized application portal developed by St. Louis Graduates to increase student access to private college funding resources. “By supporting committed students as they pursue their academic and career goals, we are empowering their journeys to financial independence and a better, brighter future,” said Pier Alsup, Chief Diversity Officer. The
