Health Care
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Central DuPage's mobile unit will treat strokes on the roadJan 03, 2017 4:30 am - Joe Carrabba says there are two reasons he's alive today: divine intervention and the mobile stroke unit of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Carrabb...
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Medicare wants to change how it pays for treating heart attacks, broken hips
Jan 02, 2017 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Heart attacks and broken hips cause much suffering and worry as people grow older. This year, Medicare wants to start changing how it pays for treatment of ...
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The GOP's path to repealing Obama's health care law
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Dollhouse at Hoffman Estates children's hospital a 2-year labor of loveDec 28, 2016 4:37 am - The 13-room, three-story Victorian dollhouse unveiled last week as an inspiration for recovering children at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Women's & Children's Hospital ...
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Surgical Care Affiliates partners with Florida surgery centerDec 12, 2016 12:00 am - DEERFIELD - Surgical Care Affiliates has partnered with The Surgery Center at Doral in Doral, Florida. The partnership establishes SCA's presence in the Miami market as ...
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Study: Tracking devices help long-term health managementDec 12, 2016 12:00 am - Business Wire DEERFIELD - Automated health tracking can significantly improve long-term health engagement, according to the findings of a study conducted by Walgreens an...
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FDA completes re-inspection of Akorn Decatur facilityDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - LAKE FOREST - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently conducted a re-inspection of Akorn Inc.'s manufacturing facility in Decatur. The re-inspection was conducted...
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Music therapy makes memory loss patients calmer, more joyfulDec 11, 2016 6:30 am - Alan Pasquesi has a vacant look on his face as his wife puts the white headphones over his ears. The 65-year-old Darien man has primary progressive aphasia, a condition ...
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Preventive Chiropractic Wellness Care is a Key to Maintaining a Healthy BodyDec 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Taylor Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (TRWC) treats existing pain, but also provides preventive treatments to keep patients in top condition. The overall goal is to en...
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Three Presence Home Care location named Homecare EliteDec 09, 2016 12:00 am - Three Presence Home Care agencies have been named to the 2016 HomeCare Elite by the National Research Corp. The agencies are Elgin, Joliet and Kankakee. The Elgin agenc...