Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan has not paid over $2 million in property taxes, causing liens to be put on the property, and the hospital system was also recently downgraded to a “D” rating in a health report. Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that a county tax sale, […]
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Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan to shut down its maternity services starting next month
Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan will be shutting down its child labor and delivery services starting late next month due to millions of dollars in losses each year. Vista Health System told its staff on Thursday that Vista Medical Center East, located at 1324 North Sheridan Road in Waukegan, will suspend its obstetrical and […]
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State cites assisted living, rehabilitation facility in Huntley after staff error allegedly causes death of resident
State officials have cited an assisted living and rehabilitation center in Huntley after they say staff error allegedly caused a patient’s death from choking on food. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) cited Alden Estates of Huntley, located at 12140 Regency Parkway in Huntley, with a “AA” violation. A report from the investigation said […]
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Numerous beaches in Lake County and McHenry County closed due to high bacteria in water
Numerous beaches in Lake County and McHenry County are closed for swimming until further notice after health officials say high levels of bacteria were detected in the water. The Lake County Health Department reported Friday that the Waukegan Municipal Beach, both the north and south beaches on Lake Michigan, was experiencing high levels of E. […]
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State cites Waukegan nursing home after delay in CPR leads to death of resident; worker said she ‘didn’t know what to do’
A nursing home in Waukegan was fined after a delay in CPR for a resident led to his death and the nursing assistant who found the resident said she “didn’t know what to do,” an investigation showed. Elevate Care Waukegan, located at 2222 Audrey Nixon Boulevard, was among six nursing homes in the state that […]
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Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan places dozens of workers on furlough amid continued funding issues
Dozens of employees have been furloughed at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan as the hospital seeks emergency funding a year after it had its trauma center designation temporarily revoked. Vista Health System President and CEO Kevin M. Spiegel made the announcement to staff last week. Spiegel said American Healthcare Systems, the owner of Vista […]
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State announces first tick infected with ‘rare’ bacterium that can cause serious disease in humans found in Lake County
State officials announced they have located in Lake County the first tick in the state to test positive for a rare bacterium, which can cause serious disease in humans. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the state’s active tick surveillance system discovered the first tick in the state to test positive […]
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Health department reports multiple human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County following first death this year
County officials say there are multiple human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County after a Lake County resident became the first person this year in Illinois to die from the disease. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced last Tuesday that an individual in their 80s who lived in Lake County died […]
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Lake County resident becomes first person this year in Illinois to die from West Nile virus
Health officials announced Tuesday that a Lake County resident has become the first person this year in Illinois to die from West Nile virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said the individual was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. The person had an onset of symptoms of West Nile virus in […]