Local doctor gives advice on how to handle fear of needles
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MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) Some people may be hesitant of the Covid-19 vaccine simply because they are afraid of needles.
Murphysboro family physician, Jeff Ripperda, says being scared of needles is actually more common than you think and you shouldn t be embarrassed about it.
He says if you re nervous about getting a Covid-19 shot, talking to your doctor can provide you some relief. Have a talk with your primary care doctor. There are some medications that we can give that can help calm you down enough to give you vaccine. It might not make it feel an entirely comfortable experience, but it should at least calm you down enough to allow you to get the shot, so there are some options, Dr. Ripperda said.
Mayor says staying the course key to Murphysboro economy
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ISAAC SMITH, The Southern Illinoisan
May 8, 2021
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MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) Though beset with a laundry list of COVID-19 problems, Murphysboro has managed to stay true to its chosen course.
Mayor Will Stephens said that’s been the key to the city’s weathering the unprecedented storm of a global pandemic.
The economic fallout from the COVID-19 is undeniable unemployment lines grew to historic levels and businesses found themselves closing their doors, some after decades in business. But Stephens said the key to the city’s success was about being steady.
The Murphysboro Public Works Department got some help clearing area roads of snow from an unlikely source. Mayor Will Stephens posted on Facebook he helped
New businesses are coming to Murphysboro
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MURPHYSBORO (WSIL) If you ve taken a trip to Murphysboro, you ve probably noticed some new developments on your way to town.
Mayor Will Stephens says many projects are underway: 17th Street Barbecue will open a new sauce factory, Sergio s Mexican Restaurant will soon make its return and the city plans to install a Big Muddy Monster statue near the new Holiday Inn Express. We were able to keep under budget this year and when you combine that at the city level with the continued faith that people are putting into the launch of new businesses in town, it really creates a great energy, he said.