3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (365+ words) (WAND) - Black Maternal Health Week shines a light on disparities impacting black women across the country. Last year, Mercedes and Leon Wells'shared their traumatic birth story with WAND News. Now, the family says what they went through is fueling a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (69+ words) wandtv. com 82-year-old man killed in Decatur crash identified as man who ran for mayor Man hurt after incident involving gun in Edgar County park - Death under investigation by Illinois State Police in Christian County - Community-wide effort underway in Macon…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (171+ words) (WAND) - September marks the start of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders refer to a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities. .. (WAND) -" September marks the start of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month." Fetal…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (114+ words) (WAND) " The Illinois Birth Equity Blueprint "a roadmap to improving maternal healthcare and birth outcomes in Illinois" was released on Thursday. The blueprint is part of the state's larger Illinois Birth Equity Initiative, which was launched in February of 2024. The…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (945+ words) Dr. Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, worried that the Tylenol claims would terrify mothers-to-be and parents of children with autism. "I don't want you going back and looking and saying to yourself, "I shouldn't…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (205+ words) BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WAND) - The Village of Blue Mound is urging residents not to give tap water to infants under six months due to levels of nitrate above drinking water standards." First responders and local farmers work together to save man…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (210+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " A new Illinois law will help address maternal healthcare deserts by empowering certified nurse midwives. ISP & IDOT eye charter buses at Farm Progress Show The Latest: All 14 injured kids expected to survive after shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (120+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) " A plan awaiting final action from Gov. JB Pritzker could address maternal healthcare deserts by empowering certified nurse midwives. The proposal could allow midwives to provide home birth services if they have a written collaborative agreement with local…...