Health Care
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Edward, Elmhurst hospitals seeking dogs for therapy programsJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital are seeking more dogs for their Animal-Assisted Therapy programs. Edward's program began in 2002 with 15 teams of do...
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ACLU urges Chicago City Council to deny $5.5M subsidy to Presence Health
Jan 15, 2018 10:00 pm - The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois on Monday urged the City Council to deny a $5.5 million subsidy to Illinois' largest Catholic health system because of Pre...
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Constable: 2½ years after applying for Social Security disability, finally a hearingJan 13, 2018 12:00 am - By Burt Constable Once whimsical, the "Golfers Welcome" sign hanging near Cheryl Watson's front door in Hainesville now mocks her. "I miss it so bad," says Watson, 56, w...
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Trump administration opens door to let states impose Medicaid work requirements
Jan 11, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Trump administration issued guidance to states early Thursday that will allow them to compel people to work or prepare for jobs in order to receive Medi...
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Debate heats up over proposed drug treatment center in WheatonJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - An intense debate over a proposed drug and alcohol treatment center for recovering addicts in Wheaton is drawing overflow crowds to city hall and appears to be escalatin...
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146-bed psychiatric hospital in Waukegan wins approvalJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Lake County officials and mental health advocates are applauding a Tuesday ruling by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board they say will provide great...
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The flu is worse this year: 5 things you need to knowJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - The flu really is worse this year. But just how bad it's going to get remains to be seen since most local hospitals haven't seen the peak of flu-stricken patients yet. T...
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Northwest Community earns accreditation for cancer programJan 08, 2018 4:00 am - The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) granted three-year accreditation with commendation to the cancer program at Northwe...
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Construction almost done on Arlington Heights memory care facilityJan 08, 2018 12:00 am - Construction is nearing completion on a 72-bed memory care facility in Arlington Heights, expected to open this spring. Waverly Inn will be the fourth senior living comm...
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Northwest Community Healthcare gets accreditation for cancer programJan 07, 2018 12:00 am - The Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, has granted three-year accreditation with commendation status to the cancer program at Northwest...