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Government officials to hold press conference after Vista Medical Center in Waukegan has trauma center designation revoked

Government officials are set to hold a press conference Monday after the state revoked the trauma center designation for Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, which they say could lead to lives lost. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) sent a memorandum, obtained by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, to EMS medical directors, coordinators […]

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State health department revokes trauma center designation for Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan

The state health department has revoked the trauma center designation for Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan amid an exodus of doctors leaving the hospital. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) sent a memorandum, obtained by Lake and McHenry County Scanner, to EMS medical directors, coordinators and agencies on Friday. The memo said Vista […]

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Lake County coroner sounds alarm about broken equipment, delays in patient care at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan

The Lake County coroner is calling for action amid an exodus of doctors leaving Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, affecting patient care, after the hospital was recently purchased. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek recently sent a letter outlining her concerns with Vista Medical Center East to Vista Health System Board Trustee George Bridges. Vista […]