Health Care
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Walgreens drug disposal program collects 1.2 million poundsApr 24, 2019 1:00 am - DEERFIELD - Walgreens' safe medication disposal program has collected and safely disposed of more than 1.2 million pounds of unwanted prescriptions, including controlled...
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Walgreens to stop tobacco sales under 21 at all storesApr 23, 2019 1:00 am - Walgreens, one of the largest drugstore chain in the U.S., announced Tuesday it will not sell tobacco products to people under the age of 21 in all of its U.S. stores, e...
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Elmhurst Hospital president named to board of global organizationApr 18, 2019 11:00 pm - The president and CEO of Elmhurst Hospital, Pamela Dunley, has been named to the Planetree International board of directors. Planetree is a global organization with a 4...
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Abbott CEO: We have cash for acquisitions, but see nothing attractiveApr 17, 2019 1:00 am - Abbott Laboratories is back in the driver's seat when it comes to acquisitions, Chief Executive Officer Miles White said. Problem is, nothing looks good. The Libertyvill...
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Area senior living communities help residents remain connectedApr 13, 2019 6:00 am - Maintaining contact with family members and longtime friends (who often feel like family!), as well as making new friends, is vital as we age. Isolation is bad for peop...
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Constable: Girl with autism shares art — and joy — with patientsApr 13, 2019 2:00 am - As a toddler, Mackenzie Collins not only devoured children's books, but she loved to add a bit of herself to the stories with a crayon. “A lot of parents are like, 'No! ...
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County health clinic grand opening Friday in Arlington HeightsApr 11, 2019 1:00 am - Cook County officials will cut the ribbon Friday to mark the opening of the Cook County Health Arlington Heights Health Center on the north side of the village. The 25,0...
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Bernie Sanders set to unveil new 'Medicare-for-all' legislation
Apr 10, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is poised Wednesday to release a new version of his "Medicare-for-all" plan, putting a spotlight on the debate among 2020 Democr...
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Author Harriet Washington to speak at Oakton College April 26Apr 10, 2019 1:00 am - Noted science writer, editor and ethicist Harriet Washington will present "Building Equity in Health Care" during an appearance at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Oakton Com...
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Central DuPage Hospital opens Joint Preservation CenterApr 09, 2019 1:00 am - WARRENVILLE - Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group has launched a new Hip and Knee Joint Preservation Center at Central DuPage Hospital. Led by orthopedic sports...