Health and Fitness
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McHenry County Health Department cautions residents of floodwater dangersSep 19, 2019 11:00 pm - With the recent flooding from heavy rains and more rain expected, residents are advised that flood water can contaminate food and drinking water. To avoid getting a wat...
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McHenry County Health Department offers wellness screenings and diabetes self-management classesSep 19, 2019 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health is conducting low-cost wellness screenings open to all McHenry County residents. From 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, a screeni...
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TriCity Family Services aims to bring suicide prevention awareness this monthSep 18, 2019 11:00 pm - TriCity Family Services, a trusted partner that offers counseling services and mental health programs for children, teens, families and community members throughout Cent...
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The Six Most Common Senior Health issuesSep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Be Aware of Age-Related Disorders and the Best Form of Prevention Certain conditions or disorders can develop as we age that impact our quality of life. In time, this ca...
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Delta Dental to visit Carpentersville school Sept. 25Sep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - As more than 2 million students strive for success both in and out of the classroom this fall, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is helping to ensure that tooth decay ...
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Understanding Pancreatic Cancer with Cook County HealthSep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - This week, "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek announced he will resume chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Mr. Trebek was first diagnosed in April 2019. Beca...
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Schaumburg library branches offering flu shotsSep 17, 2019 1:00 am - Flu shots for anyone age 6 months and older will be available on three dates in October at the Schaumburg Township District Library's locations in Schaumburg, Hoffman Es...
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Mother learns her sons are two of many children with autism, all from one sperm donor
Sep 17, 2019 1:00 am - Danielle Rizzo's son is screaming. He is planted in the middle of the lobby of his elementary school in Bartlett, clinging to rainbow-colored blocks as she gently explai...
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Batavia woman one of two new Legionnaires' cases outside senior living communitySep 16, 2019 1:00 am - An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has spread beyond a Batavia senior living community, with two additional cases confirmed in the surrounding area. Public health offi...
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The Six Most Common Senior Health issuesSep 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Certain conditions or disorders can develop as we age that impact our quality of life. In time, this can effect our ability to live independently. "There are numerous co...