Health and Fitness
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois hosts September blood drivesAug 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Together, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and blood donors across the Chicago area make a life-saving impact through the gift of blood donation. Patients in need of blo...
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Need a lifestyle change? 12-week Edward class can get you startedAug 18, 2019 11:00 pm - Registration is open for Edward Hospital's "Lifestyle Under Construction" program. The 12-week session is held Tuesdays from Sept. 3 through Nov. 19 in the Edward Heart...
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Strength training guidelines for kids and teensAug 18, 2019 7:30 am - End of summer means fall sports training is gearing up. Preseason preparation often involves strength and conditioning training. Dr. Rebecca Carl, attending physician o...
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Programs help patients with Parkinson's diseaseAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - If you or someone you love is dealing with Parkinson's disease at any stage, it may be time to get BIG and LOUD. Parkinson's disease can impair a patient's ability to sp...
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Finding help when making funeral arrangementsAug 17, 2019 7:30 am - Who was there to support you at the time of arranging the funeral? Most of us are numb. Many people have never arranged a funeral or a burial before. Even if there ...
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One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says
Aug 17, 2019 7:30 am - A new study of toddlers exposed to the Zika virus during their mothers' pregnancies found that nearly a third suffered developmental delays and other problems - even if ...
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15 things patients do that drive their doctors crazyAug 17, 2019 7:00 am - As a patient, you undoubtedly have a list of pet peeves concerning your doctors, such as when they make you wait for appointments or won't spend as much time as you'd li...
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DuPage County Health Department warns residents to never touch a batAug 15, 2019 11:00 pm - This is the time of year when bats are most active and the DuPage County Health Department is warning residents to never touch or try to catch a bat or wild animal, espe...
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Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital golfers get tips from the pros at the BMW ChampionshipAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - PGA Tour pros Rafa Cabrera Bello and Byeong-Hun (Ben) An offered golfers from the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Therapeutic Golf Program one-on-one advice at the BMW...
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Tri City Health Partnership looking to expand its space in St. CharlesAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - In a span of 18 years, the Tri City Health Partnership in St. Charles has had volunteer medical staff help underserved residents in more than 30,000 office visits. The o...