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Nearly a third of US adults avoid medical care due to stigma, 91% say it’s cost them
By Greg Ramirez
Memorial Health looks to expand Springfield presence with new rehab facility
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
More from Tom →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM · 1 min read
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Springfield may see some healthcare changes with a proposed rehab center. It would be located in a current farm field at the corner of Milby Lane and Alex Boulevard. The 60-bed rehab center would treat patients recovering from brain injuries, fractures and other medical issues. It will cost just over $66 [...]
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