Galesburg In Focus
Galesburg In Focus
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Conversations originally heard during Galesburg In Focus, which airs Saturday mornings 8-9 a.m. on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM, WGIL. The interview program includes guests who talk about local topics like sports, not-for profit groups and organizations, businesses, local history, community events and more. It's an audio snapshot of our community.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics including local history, health awareness, community events, and business highlights. For instance, episodes have presented discussions on men’s health with OSF Health’s Dr. Carpenter, highlighted historical events like Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and informed audiences about local business expansions such as Bates Collision Center under new ownership.
Conversations originally heard during Galesburg In Focus, which airs Saturday mornings 8-9 a.m. on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM, WGIL. The interview program includes guests who talk about local topics like sports, not-for profit groups and organizations, businesses, local history, community events and more. It’s an audio snapshot of our community.
In this Galesburg In Focus interview, WGIL’s Chris Postin discussed a new OSF HealthCare and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois initiative with Kate Johnson, manager Women’s Services, Digital Care for OSF OnCall, and Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan, Chief Medical Officer for Meridian Health Plan of Illinois. A $1.5 million-funded mobile unit will deliver prenatal and postpartum care to Medicaid-eligible mothers in Knox, Peoria, and Henry Counties, addressing maternity care deserts. Services include sonograms, vaccinations, and breastfeeding support, directly at patients’ homes. Launching by summer 2025, this first-of-its-kind Illinois program aims to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Enroll at osfoncall.org/pregnancy. [caption id="attachment_682690" align="aligncenter" width="800"] OSF’s Kate Johnson and the OSF OnCall van. (OSF)[/caption]
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