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New Medical Center Sparks Concerns Over Reproductive Health Access

1/1/2025

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Dixon's former KSB Hospital is set to transform into OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center on January 1, 2025. However, worries loom over restricted reproductive healthcare services due to Catholic guidelines, potentially limiting access to abortions and contraceptives. In a positive twist, OSF's Cancer Institute encourages mocktails as a healthier alternative to combat cancer risks linked to alcohol.

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Dixon's former KSB Hospital is set to transform into OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center on January 1, 2025. However, worries loom over restricted reproductive healthcare services due to Catholic guidelines, potentially limiting access to abortions and contraceptives. In a positive twist, OSF's Cancer Institute encourages mocktails as a healthier alternative to combat cancer risks linked to alcohol.