Region 7 has a positivity rate of 7.3 percent and the numbers have been increasing for eight consecutive days.
Donor centers saw a dramatic reduction in blood donations this year.
Coronavirus positivity for the region is currently 6.6 percent, which has increased from 6.3 percent since Wednesday.
"Under Dr. Khatua's leadership, Edward-Elmhurst's response to the pandemic has been swift, decisive and comprehensive," says Lou Mastro.
The popular Plainfield eatery said in a Facebook post that the employee in question last worked on Friday.
With the virus that causes COVID-19 circulating, it’s just not safe to crowd into a cramped haunted house and scream with friends.
Making these medical appointments each year will help keep adults’ health on track as they age.
Edward-Elmhurst Health also made the Most Wired list in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
Edward-Elmhurst Health has formed a new orthopedic practice within Edward-Elmhurst Medical Groups.
If a child gets sick this fall or winter, how can parents rule out COVID-19?
Mindfulness can help people stop their mind’s constant chatter about COVID-19.
David Aguiar, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined Edward Medical Group.
Mental health experts are concerned that suicide rates will increase during the pandemic.
As of the Thursday, the region — that was previously in the warning category — has a positivity of 5.7 percent.
Edward-Elmhurst Health offers flu shots through its primary care physicians, Immediate Care Centers and Walk-In Clinics.
Even if they have mild symptoms or no symptoms, young adults can easily spread the virus to others with underlying health issues.
Funds raised will go to the Edward Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, which supports the hospital's response to the pandemic.
There are a total of 81 new cases per 100,000 people in Will County and the target is 50. This number has decreased from 117 last week.
As of Tuesday, Region 7 has a positivity rate of 6.9 percent, which is a significant decrease from last week, according to IDPH.
The drive-thru testing site offered a fine-tuned system that provided services for patients with a doctor’s order for a COVID-19 test.
As of Friday, the county has a positivity rate of 7.5 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Without help, the consequences of opioid use can be devastating for moms and babies.
The event includes an online memorial service on Oct. 10 featuring music, poetry and a reading of baby names.
Edward earned the awards by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
The challenge will run from Sept. 14 – Nov. 9 and will feature weekly hiking challenges and tips.
The Illinois Department of Public Health website states that coronavirus positivity is at 9 percent as of Friday.
According to WCHD data, Plainfield-south has 705 cases, the north has 252 and the central part has 398.
The added stress people are facing because of the pandemic only increases the risk of violence in an abusive home.
Dr. Patel is accepting new adult and pediatric patients at the EMG office in Plainfield at 16519 S. Route 59.
As of Monday, the region had a positivity rate of 8.8 percent.
According to public health data, zip codes in Romeoville, Plainfield, Joliet and Bolingbrook have the highest number of cases.
Tips on preparing kids for life during a pandemic
While anxiety can factor into many situations, concerns about COVID-19 and the global pandemic is a common theme.
Will County was already at a warning level — also knows as the orange level — for the coronavirus, according to IDPH.
To have a COVID-19 test performed at one of these locations, patients must have an order from an Edward-Elmhurst primary care physician.
Kirkland and other brand-name frozen shrimp distributed in Illinois and nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
According to IDPH data, Will Co. has increased number of new cases per 100K people, going from 71 to 93 in a week.
Self-care can help people handle the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Dr. Arpit Patel is accepting new adult and pediatric patients at the EMG office in Plainfield.
Connect with nature with Yoga in the Park or learn how to navigate the new Challenge Course at Bott Park this September.