Health and Fitness
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Omicron variant detected in Chicago becomes first case in IllinoisDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois Department of Public Health officials have confirmed the first state case of COVID-19 caused by the highly transmissible omicron variant. The case was reported ...
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As COVID-19 case average rises 73% in two weeks, doctor says act as if omicron is in IllinoisDec 06, 2021 12:00 am - Average daily caseloads of COVID-19 spiked in Illinois by 73% over two weeks, and McHenry County surpassed that tally with an increase of more than 74%, state data showe...
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Day in the life of a patient advocateDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - When I'm asked what I do every day as a patient advocate, I never know how to answer because no two days are alike. What I do know is the quality of health care has suff...
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Immune system causes difference in UTI symptomsDec 05, 2021 6:00 am - Q: A friend who is 74 years old had an episode recently where she suddenly sounded as if she had dementia. Her physician diagnosed it as an effect of a UTI. Can you talk...
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Why the COVID-19 vaccine for children is more important than everDec 04, 2021 6:00 am - One thing is universal with parents - their No. 1 concern is the health and safety of their children. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the typical level of parental...
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Grief over losing a pet is as real as any griefDec 04, 2021 5:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif As some know, I have two kitties who brighten my days and are very sweet. They are also very smart, have learned a lot of what to do, where to g...
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People to be thankful for: Winfield resident to retire after more than 40 years at DuPage Care Center in WheatonDec 02, 2021 5:00 am - People to be thankful for: Winfield resident to retire after more than 40 years at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton
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Portion of state hospitalizations from COVID-19 doubles in a month, 11,524 new cases ThursdayDec 02, 2021 12:00 am - COVID-19 patients account for 8% of all hospital patients in Illinois, a jump from last month when only 4% of those hospitalized statewide were being treated for the res...
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Northwestern Medicine emergency departments donate to Turning Point, a local domestic violence organizationDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Five local Northwestern Medicine emergency departments joined together to donate toiletry items to Turning Point, an organization in McHenry that supports families impac...
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Elgin Road Warriors compete in national championshipsDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elgin Road Warriors is a youth running club based in Elgin. It started off with just three runners in 2016, and has come a long way these past 5 years. The team ha...