Health and Fitness
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Pediatric cancer survivor from Crystal Lake receives trip of a lifetime from Advocate, BullsDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Chicago Bulls, Advocate Health Care and former Bull Toni Kukoc surprised a pediatric cancer patient from Crystal Lake with and all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime t...
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Even children can be diagnosed with hypertensionDec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Q: My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realize this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember hav...
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Lurie Children's offers free emergency skills training for groupsDec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Learning a lifesaving skill like CPR or bleeding cessation is an impactful action to take to be able to help a friend, a loved one or a peer in need. Every minute counts...
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COVID-19, flu and RSV cases mounting, state health officials sayDec 08, 2023 12:00 am - As the December holidays take off, public health experts advise Illinoisans to be vigilant against COVID-19 with cases rising along with other respiratory diseases. “As ...
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Chicago Pickleball League tournament comes to LincolnshireDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - David Welles isn't just the director of the Chicago Pickleball League. He's a player, too. A former 12-inch softball player in Chicago and Northbrook, Welles' desire for...
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Geneva's Delnor remodels ER to provide 4 rooms for mental health treatment
Dec 06, 2023 12:00 am - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva renovated four new emergency department rooms to create additional spaces for behavioral health treatments, according to ...
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Suburban hospital group NorthShore — Edward-Elmhurst Health rebrands as Endeavor HealthDec 05, 2023 9:30 am - After nearly two years as a multihyphenate medical group, the parent company of several suburban hospitals is rebranding as Endeavor Health. Officials at the soon-to-be-...
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Patient Advocate: 5 questions pharmacists wish you would askDec 03, 2023 5:00 am - Whenever I pick up a prescription, the pharmacist — or more likely the pharmacy tech — asks, “Do you have any questions about this medication?” And I usually say, “Nope,...
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Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
Dec 02, 2023 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though,...
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What to know about kidney condition in kids that can cause pain, swellingDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The human kidney filters blood to make urine. After urine is made, it goes into a funnel-shaped portion of the kidney called the collecting system. When this part of th...