Regional Media Podcast Network

Samantha and Danielle joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about Advance Care Planning with OSF HealthCare. OSF HealthCare offers a vital resource for individuals planning their future medical care. The OSF Care Decisions model provides specially trained facilitators to guide patients through critical conversations about end-of-life preferences. Facilitators assist in completing the Power of Attorney for Health Care form, allowing individuals to designate a trusted agent to make decisions if they can't. These sessions encourage individuals to reflect on their desired care, spiritual needs, and pain management, even considering who they'd want by their side in the final moments. Preparing in advance offers peace of mind and relieves family members of difficult decision-making burdens.

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss STI Awareness Month, Easter food safety, and free Medicare wellness visits. April is highlighting key health initiatives in Henry and Stark Counties. With STI Awareness Month on, the mantra is "Talk. Test. Treat." to combat the rising 20 million new STI cases annually in the U.S., heavily impacting those aged 15 to 24. Local clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon offer discreet testing and treatment. As Easter nears, food safety remains paramount. Follow guidelines for safe egg handling to avoid illnesses. Lastly, prioritize preventive care with free Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Call local First Choice Healthcare clinics for appointments and ensure a healthier tomorrow. Stay informed and proactive this April.

An aspiring Eagle Scout, Quentin Bloome leads a community project to help parents safeguard their children. He's creating safety packets filled with essential details like fingerprints and birthmarks, vital for swift action in case a child goes missing. The initiative aims to streamline police investigations by providing crucial information quickly. Available for children up to 18 years old, the project fulfills part of Quentin's Eagle Scout requirements and is also a personal mission to raise awareness about child safety. Quentin urges parents to seek assistance, even beyond his Scout duties. Quentin intends to use his 10 years in the Boy Scouts when he enlists with the Marines after he graduates from Kewanee High School. Attaining the Eagle Scout rank will allow Quentin to be an E-3 after basic training. Quentin has until April 23, 2025, to complete his project. Listen to Quentin Bloome on air on Tuesday, April 15th, during the 8:25 AM interview segment on 102.1 FM and 1450 AM.

You can call Quentin at 309-714-3420 or find him on Facebook to fill out a missing child packet.