Health Care
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'This truly is x-ray vision': Sherman neurosurgeon using augmented reality system for spinal proceduresDec 23, 2021 4:30 am - Most of us have dreamed about having x-ray vision at one time or another. For a surgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, that dream has sort of come true, thanks t...
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Suburban hospitals say they're closer to running out of beds in new COVID-19 surgeDec 21, 2021 12:00 am - With COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide almost doubling since November, suburban hospital officials told the public it's in their power to keep beds open and ease the l...
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Walgreens expands hours for same-day pickupDec 21, 2021 12:00 am - DEERFIELD - Walgreens said it is extending the hours for its Same Day Delivery and Same Day Pickup services this week and on Christmas Eve and Day. At most locations, cu...
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Northwestern Medicine consolidating obstetric, neonatal care in HuntleyDec 19, 2021 12:00 am - Starting Tuesday, births planned for Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital will take place in Huntley instead. A 7-1 vote by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services...
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Vets can get flu shots or enrollment help Friday in ElginDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital's Community Outreach Team will offer flu vaccinations and blood pressure checks and enroll interested veterans into VA health care on Friday...
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Full CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 shots over J&J's
Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health officials sa...
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Lawmakers push for nursing home reforms this spring
Dec 15, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Several Illinois lawmakers said this week they are determined to pass a bill in the spring that would overhaul the way nursing homes are paid through the s...
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Constable: Island med school president uses IT skills honed in suburbsDec 14, 2021 4:30 am - With a degree in computer science from Western Michigan University, Adedayo Akande had the winter driving skills required for the daily commute from his home in Chicago ...
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New law provides midwives with a path to state license
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Baxter completes $10.5 billion acquisitionDec 12, 2021 10:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Baxter International Inc. Monday said it has completed its $10.5 billion acquisition of Hillrom, a Chicago-based connected care technology developer. Baxter'...