PRESS RELEASE :: Chestnut Names New CEO: Leadership transition scheduled for fall 2025
April 25, 2024
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CEHD Research In Press: March-April 2024
April 19, 2024
Police Officers from Belleville, Swansea to help beef up security at MetroLink stations
April 15, 2024
Chestnut Health Systems was right fit for this Troy neighbor
April 12, 2024
Chestnut provides substance abuse counseling at county schools
March 26, 2024
Remble Health & Chestnut Health Systems Partner On AI-Enhanced Relapse Prevention Solution
March 13, 2024
"Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy: A Step-by-Step Approach": A Book Offering Lifeline and Long-lasting Hope to Families
March 11, 2024
Madison County School Safety Summit Covers Mental Health, Cyberbullying and Grooming in Schools
January 29, 2024
A story of recovery and hope — and a look at solutions to the opioid crisis
January 11th, 2024
Watch: Opioids in Central Illinois
December 22, 2023
How prevalent is the Opioid problem in central Illinois?
December 22, 2023
Simulation training prepares first-year medical residents at OSF for risky procedures
December 21, 2023
Jefferson Foundation awards more than $3.6 million in grants
December 11, 2023
McLean County still plotting Opioid Settlement Fund spending and Narcan access
November 16, 2023
How to access opioid overdose reversal medication in McLean County
November 15, 2023
Trauma, recovery, community all themes at 6th Community Behavioral Health Forum
October 20, 2023
Community mourns 14-year-old EHS student Gavin Monroe Miller, who died Friday
October 11, 2023
Madison, Illinois Police Dept. sees rise in overdose calls
October 10, 2023
Bilingual counselors are hard to find, McLean County has a handful
October 4, 2023
'Behind the scenes': McLean County works to create mental health database
October 2, 2023
New ROSC Council has coordinator
September 14, 2023
Where McLean County stands during the ongoing behavioral health workforce shortage
September 11, 2023
Edwardsville School District to Increase Mental Health Support for Students
August 12, 2023
Are drug-checking services useful to people who use drugs?
August 7, 2023
Central Illinois health departments offer immunization clinics
July 27, 2023
OSF OnCall Connect On the Go van will expand connection to education, care for the Rockford region
July 24, 2023
1 in 5 people in McLean County are on Medicaid. And a big shakeup is coming.
July 24, 2023
NAMES & FACES: A look at the latest Central Illinois academic successes
July 14, 2023
S34 E09: The State of Mental Health in Central Illinois
September 2, 2021
20 Under 40, Athena honorees to be recognized Sept. 30
August 28, 2021
Events planned for overdose awareness
August 27, 2021
Recognition Planned For Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month
August 27, 2021
How McLean County handles health care worker shortage
August 27, 2021
Nobody likes to wear a mask': Central Illinois reacts to renewed COVID restrictions
August 26, 2021
McLean County health officials seeking input on local health needs
August 17, 2021
Sound Health: Re-Entry Anxiety Emerges As Society Reopens
July 28, 2021
What is Madison County's mental health court?
July 27, 2021
Business Achievements: Business Achievements: Chestnut Health names Annie Robbins Mental Health Practitioner
July 26, 2021
What it's like to go through mental health court in Madison County (thetelegraph.com)
July 26, 2021
What it's like to go through mental health court in Madison County (Fairfield - reprint)
July 26, 2021
Author, broadcaster will share recovery story (thetelegraph.com)
July 23, 2021
Time for a new job? Employers want YOU!
July 23, 2021
Local Personality To Talk Teens And Alcohol
July 19, 2021
LOCAL PERSONALITY TO TALK TEENS AND ALCOHOL: Author, broadcaster will share his recovery story
July 19, 2021
CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS HOLDS OPEN INTERVIEWS: People at All Career Stages Encouraged to Attend
July 19, 2021
Job Fair to offer lots of employment options
July 16, 2021
Peoria County saw increase in overdose deaths in 2020, but less than national rate
July 15, 2021
Mental health providers applaud Illinois lawmakers for enacting mental health legislation
July 7, 2021
Pritzker signs bill continuing mental health help
July 6, 2021
Low demand prompts closure of Interstate Drive COVID testing site
June 30, 2021
COVID Testing At Interstate Center To End July 31; Arena Vaccine Clinic Shrinks
June 29, 2021
This is a trauma for them': Pandemic can cause emotional impact on youth, official says
June 27, 2021
COVID Vaccination Rates Are Slowing. Where Does That Leave McLean County In The Fall?
June 11, 2021
Demand for mental health help surged during COVID. How McLean County responded
June 4, 2021
Crowe votes to support statewide behavioral health resources
June 1, 2021
5 questions with David Sharar, Chestnut Health Systems CEO
May 23, 2021
Robey Joins Chestnut Health Systems As Director Of Employee Experience
May 17, 2021
Bloomington-Normal groups joins state's 'pandemic navigator' program
April 27, 2021
'Take Back Day' allows disposal of unused medications
April 24, 2021
SIUE nursing conference focuses on mental health
April 19, 2021
Shelters Get COVID Vaccines; Some Homeless Hard To Reach
March 18, 2021
Agency to Develop Systems of Care for Children's Mental Health - Pandemic contributes to increased need
January 4, 2021
Molina Health hands out free meals to Bloomington residents
December 10, 2020
Chestnut Family Health Center, Molina Health Care To Host Food Giveaway
December 10, 2020
Heartland Community College plans program to aid with addiction recovery
November 28, 2020
Heartland Community College looks to add mental health support program
November 17, 2020
How Bloomington-Normal health pros are getting ready for another COVID spike
November 17, 2020
Chestnut Health Tests COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness
October 14, 2020
USDA funds distance learning, telemedicine projects
October 13, 2020
Rural COVID Testing
October 12, 2020
Cunningham joins Chestnut Family Health Center
September 2, 2020
Special Needs Housing Hard To Find In Central Illinois
September 25, 2020
Student mental health at stake, COVID-19 impacts well-being
September 22, 2020
PACE celebrates National Recovery Month
September 16, 2020
Chestnut Recognized for Quality Improvement - Named among top health centers in the U.S. for second consecutive year
August 31, 2020
Helping children through COVID
August 16, 2020
New Transportation Option Serves County's Most Vulnerable
August 13, 2020
Opinion: Jamie Martens-Perry is director of youth and family support services for Chestnut Health Systems, based in Granite City
August 6, 2020
Madison County Transit Announces August Services Changes
August 3, 2020
Chestnut offers help for gambling addiction
July 28, 2020
Help Available for Problem Gamblers as Casinos Reopen
July 27, 2020
Rural Testing - McLean County's 1st rural COVID-19 test site draws residents in Colfax
July 24, 2020
McLean County announces 1st rural COVID-19 testing site; 17 new cases reported Tuesday
July 21, 2020
More People Seeking Addiction Treatment, Rehab Centers In Illinois Say
July 14, 2020
Grant to Benefit Persons Impacted by COVID-19
July 7, 2020
'With You STL' Shows DEA Focus On Outreach, Opioid Crisis
June 30, 2020
McLean County agencies receive grants to aid homeless during COVID-19
May 18, 2020
Chestnut Receives $4 Million Grant - Services to help bridge gap between physical, behavioral health
May 6, 2020
Pro-longed isolation raises Mental Health concerns
May 5, 2020
GoFundMe raises money for healthcare workers in McLean County
April 27, 2020
Food, shelter, counseling available in Bloomington-Normal during COVID-19 but may be offered differently
April 15, 2020
Central Illinois health centers to share $52 million in federal COVID-19 grants
April 9, 2020
Madison County Courts Change Protocol During Stay-At-Home Order
April 2, 2020
8 Ways The $2 Trillion Relief Bill Will Impact Central Illinois
April 1, 2020
6 Central Illinois clinics get money for coronavirus protective equipment
April 1, 2020
County notes mental health resources
March 31, 2020
Madison County health experts reminds public social distancing comes with psychological fallout
March 30, 2020
Addiction Relapse Risk Rises As Coronavirus Isolation Continues
March 30, 2020
County continues to operate with precautions in place
March 27, 2020
SIUE School of Nursing hosts virtual conference
March 25, 2020
Bloomington health center gets federal funds to assist with battle against coronavirus
March 24, 2020
Addiction Recovery Meetings In Illinois Continue Despite COVID-19 Spread
March 23, 2020
HUD awards $118k-plus to homeless programs across country
March 18, 2020
Chestnut Health Seeks To Change Culture In Construction
March 16, 2020
McLean County Recovery Court a positive disruption
March 15, 2020
Physical health is important, but don’t forget about mental health
March 12, 2020
Chestnut Health Systems fighting back against opioid addiction
March 7, 2020
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing hosts first Symposium on Ambulatory Care
March 2, 2020
Central Illinois agencies encouraged by governor's budget but warn that more work remains
February 19, 2020
Veterans To Get New Affordable Housing Options In Collinsville
January 23, 2020
Here's how McLean County can be healthier
January 8, 2020
Behavioral Health Partners Share Updates With County's Coordinating Council
December 13, 2019
How research grants awarded to Saint Louis University and Washington University will address St. Louis’ growing opioid crisis
December 11, 2019
‘Escape the vape’ campaign will target Riverbend teens
November 8, 2019
McLean County starts new chapter in mental health services
November 6, 2019
Parent group awarded $125K Drug-Free Community grant
November 5, 2019
Leekha: In making an impact, collaboration is key
October 13, 2019
Chestnut Gets $1.5M To Combat Underage Substance Use in Bloomington-Normal
October 2, 2019
Walkabout at the Wraparound: Lt. Governor tours services at Peoria school
September 30, 2019
Chamber, Pantagraph name Athena, 20 Under 40 Honorees
September 17, 2019
McLean County therapists in schools program get high marks
September 12, 2019
Illinois health professionals, vaping industry, split on flavors ban
September 12, 2019
Senior Official Anne Hazlett with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control
visits Chestnut
August 20, 2019
Researchers share in $155 million in federal grant funding. Project aims to reduce opioid use relapse in criminal justice settings
August 5, 2019
McLean County's top health needs ID'd; plan to be developed
August 1, 2019
SIUE school of nursing secures $2.75 million HRSA Grant for Advanced Nursing Education Workforce Program
July 23, 2019
Unit 5 Expands Collaboration With Chestnut, Adds Mental Health Counselor at Normal West
July 11, 2019
YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction nominees announced - Joan Hartman, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation Nominated
June 1, 2019
Chestnut's Addiction Archives Offer Most Diverse History Of The Disease
May 30, 2019
Area opioid battle receives $1M in grants
May 30, 2019
McLean County FUSE Seeks To Expand Mental Health Access
May 15, 2019
Chestnut and North Central Collaborate on Improved Substance Use and Addictions Services
May 1, 2019
ROSC Council Drives Support for People in Recovery
April 21, 2019
Chestnut getting nearly $1.3 million to combat opioid crisis
April 16, 2019
Chestnut names Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder programs
February 25, 2019
Program aims to reduce opioid use in new mothers. Effort is part of continued response to opioid epidemic
February 12, 2019
Chestnut programs receive accreditation
February 11, 2019
Underserved areas to receive access to treatment for opioid use disorders. Several Southern Illinois counties will benefit
February 6, 2019
Network to help persons who are homeless, in recovery. Federal grant funding totals
$2.4 million
January 24, 2019
Chestnut executive named to Statewide board
January 2, 2019
Community response to addiction and recovery to broaden funding to benefit McLean, Madison, and St. Clair Counties December 11, 2018
Professionals Discuss Opioid Addiction Treatment, Prevention
December 4, 2018
Youngest victims of opioid abuse to get access to help. Federal Department of Justice grant provides funding
October 19, 2018
Sheriff: New Opioid Program Offers 'Help Not Handcuffs'
August 1, 2018
Lieutenant Governor Hears Personal Stories Of Opioid Addiction
January 23, 2018
Chestnut Health systems announces new CEO
November 16, 2017
Chestnut Health Systems CEO Russel Hagen to retire
November 7, 2017
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth tours Chestnut Health Systems, a Granite City opioid treatment facility
July 10, 2017
Durbin highlights impact of Community Health Centers in fight against opioid epidemic during National Health Center Week
August 16, 2017
Chestnut Family Health Center awarded $1 million in Affordable Care Act funding to
Granite City
August 24, 2015
New federal grant to benefit Metro East mentally ill patients
August 19, 2015
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