Category Archives: Ask The Expert: Health
MCHD Administrator: “Things are looking good” as Illinois drops mask mandate
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Despite the mask mandate ending ...
Feb 28, 2022
McLean County’s top health official issues warnings for the holidays, says “this is serious”
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight spoke with WJBC’s Neil Doyle. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As hospitals in McLean County is near ca...
Dec 22, 2021
Rising COVID hospitalizations big concern for the state’s top doctor
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The state’s top public health doctor says one of the biggest concerns right now...
Aug 26, 2021
MCHD officials report new COVID-19 death; warn Delta variant could raise cases
Marianne Manko, the public affairs coordinator for the health department reported the new death on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – For the past week, the McLean ...
Jun 23, 2021
Dr. Wieland: COVID-19 booster vaccine could be recommended down the road
Dr. John Wieland spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As research continues around the COVID-19 vaccine, a Bloomington Doctor says the Ce...
May 24, 2021
McLean County health leaders dealing with cancelled second-dose vaccine appointments
The site, located at Grossinger Motors Arena, vaccinates an average of 500 people a day. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Health Leaders in McLean County sa...
May 01, 2021
Bloomington Dr.: J&J COVID-19 vaccine is safe and “benefits outweigh the potential risks”
Dr. John Wieland, Medical Director of Acute Care Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a Bloomington Doctor, the Johnson an...
Apr 26, 2021
OSF Hospitals shining pink lights on buildings to mark one year of COVID-19
The pink lights will remain on for a week. (Photo courtesy: OSF/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To mark a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, OSF Healthcare is lighting its buildings in pink...
Mar 12, 2021
Pharmacies stand at the ready to vaccinate 100 million Americans in 30-days
OSF Pharmacist Ryan Wolf prepares COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues worldwide, Pharmac...
Feb 05, 2021
MCHD launches new COVID-19 vaccine scheduler to streamline appointments
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight said the health department switched to the system within the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – To ...
Feb 04, 2021
