Health and Fitness
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State tops 6 million COVID-19 vaccinations; 3,235 new cases, 24 deathsApr 02, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois surpassed 6 million COVID-19 vaccines administered Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. On Thursday, 124,870 more people received COVID-19...
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Most new cases since early February, continuing the March trendApr 01, 2021 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 escalated by 38% the second half of March, but deaths declined by about 26% in that same period, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed T...
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Company producing J&J vaccine had history of violations
Apr 01, 2021 1:00 am - The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard 15 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. healt...
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How many fully vaccinated in Illinois have still gotten COVID-19, been hospitalized?Mar 31, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported Wednesday that 17 people in the state who were considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have since been hospi...
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Cook County expands vaccine eligibility to 1C, opens more appointments todayMar 31, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County health officials announced today individuals eligible for COVID-19 vaccines under the state's Phase 1C category are now able to make appointments for shots. ...
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DuPage Medical Group doctor offers steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle and become your best selfMar 30, 2021 11:00 pm - Having an active role in your wellness journey is one of the top components toward achieving a healthy lifestyle. When you prioritize your health, you not only align you...
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Mobile Therapy Centers of America filling need for family autism servicesMar 30, 2021 11:00 pm - There's a reason why Mobile Therapy Centers of America has grown from a single location in Libertyville to planned sites in Crystal Lake and St. Charles, and even out-of...
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Edward Hines Jr. VA reaches COVID-19 vaccine milestoneMar 30, 2021 11:00 pm - On Friday, March 26, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital celebrated its 40,000th vaccination given, a tremendous milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Since da...
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State's 'Bridge Phase' stalls, but vaccine hunters find second doses closer to homeMar 30, 2021 1:00 am - While signs show that access to COVID-19 vaccines is getting easier in more parts of Illinois, state health officials Tuesday announced plans to indefinitely postpone th...
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Sign up for forum on ACA Health Insurance special enrollmentMar 29, 2021 11:00 pm - State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), and state Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) are co-hosting a virtual information session on...