Health Care
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Inaugural AMITA event raises hundreds of thousands for health foundationsMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Supporters from across the AMITA Health network of hospitals gathered together over the weekend for the first time as one system, with the hope of raising almost $1.5 mi...
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Open Door Health Center in turmoil with unpaid bills, absent boardFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Staff members of Open Door Health Center of Illinois said the nonprofit is in chaos with clients not getting services, unpaid bills mounting and no budget for 2020, whic...
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New residential facility to help people with eating disorders coming to WinfieldFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Adults suffering from eating disorders can seek treatment at a new residential facility set to open Monday in Winfield. Monte Nido Chicago will offer treatment stay...
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Schaumburg Township hosts session on stroke education March 4Feb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Schaumburg Township will host a Coffee and Conversation session on "Stroke Education" with Northwest Community Healthcare Community Nurse Janet Stachula from 9:30 to 10:...
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Local organization provides medical supplies to China for coronavirusFeb 24, 2020 10:00 pm - The Chicago region of Project C.U.R.E., located in Woodridge, is providing a direct response to the rapidly changing situation around the novel coronavirus. Over 118,00...
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All in the family: Amita Health foundations unite for galaFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - A star-studded event, designed to draw supporters from all of the hospitals in the Amita Health System - for the first time - features whimsical lily pads on its invitat...
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Constable: After cochlear implant, student aims to help others with hearing lossFeb 20, 2020 4:00 am - Deaf since birth, Caroline Yuk of Crystal Lake can't remember a time when she couldn't hear. “I was implanted when I was 2 years old,” says Yuk, referring to her cochlea...
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VASA Fitness to open three suburban locations this yearFeb 20, 2020 12:00 am - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - VASA Fitness plans to open new health clubs in Arlington Heights, Villa Park and Joliet this year as part of a 13 club expansion throughout the U.S. ...
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Baxter completes Seprafilm acquisitionFeb 18, 2020 12:00 am - DEERFIELD - Baxter International has completed its acquisition of Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier and related assets from Sanofi for $350 million. The Seprafilm product famil...
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Local coronavirus patients released from isolationFeb 15, 2020 12:00 am - Two local patients diagnosed in January with the coronavirus (COVID-19) were released Friday from home isolation, according to health departments from the state of Illin...