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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Heartland Regional updates visitor policy

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HEARTLAND TESTING
By Kenzie Dillow

MARION (WSIL) -- Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Heartland Regional Medical Center is updating it's visitor policy.

Beginning on Monday, August 16, the following will be enforced:

  • Screenings: In accordance with CDC recommendations every person entering the
    facility, regardless of vaccination status, will continue to undergo temperature and
    illness screenings and will be required to wear masks, observe social distancing
    requirements and perform good hand hygiene.
  • No visitors* will be allowed at the hospital or its associate clinics, including:
    • Intensive Care Unit
    • Inpatient Medical Unit
    • Emergency Department
    • Surgical Unit & Perioperative Services
    • Outpatient Lab/Imaging
    • Outpatient Clinics

*If patients require a support person, some exceptions may be made in special circumstances

including pediatric patients and power-of-attorney or end-of-life situations. Exception may also

be made, on a case-by-case basis, when essential to ensure the emotional health and well-being

of the patient. If possible, please call ahead and check with the nursing staff if you have

questions.

  • Patient support visitor movement: Approved visitors are asked to stay in the patient’s room or designated waiting area, throughout the length of their visit.
  • Courtyard Café: HRMC staff only.
  • Approved Points of Entry for Patients and Visitors:
    • Main Entrance: Open from 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Emergency Department Entrance: Open 24 hours, every day

The hospital will continue to evaluate vaccination rates and the number of COVID-19 cases in the community.

Coronavirus Resources

  • Are you fully vaccinated? for guidance from the CDC.
  •  for the latest information from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • Looking for local information on the COVID-19 vaccine? .
  • for News 3 WSIL's latest coronavirus coverage.