Health Care
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$6.3 million awarded to Elgin veteran over 2012 leg amputationMay 07, 2018 1:00 am - A Kane County jury recently awarded an Elgin man nearly $6.3 million after a malpractice trial over a 2012 amputation of his left leg following prostate cancer surgery. ...
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Superhero Day at Central DuPage Hospital recognizes bravery in young patientsApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - A superhero action scene has drawn Jahrel Banks and his dad out of his hospital room for a brief distraction. His nurses will whisk him away after about 15 minutes, but ...
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Regenerative Surgery Center no longer participating in Medicare programApr 26, 2018 11:00 pm - Dr. Lowell Scott Weil Sr., CEO of Regenerative Surgery Center Ltd., said that the Regenerative Surgery Center, 1455 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines, will no longer participa...
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Two new doctors' offices open in Arlington HeightsApr 26, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Heights officials helped two medical-oriented businesses cut ribbons at new facilities Thursday. Northwest Community Healthcare opened a group physician office...
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Why children with chronic illnesses should still get a flu shotApr 26, 2018 1:00 am - Parents of a 5-year-old Carpentersville girl who died last week from the flu said they opted out of getting their daughter vaccinated because they were concerned it woul...
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LifeSource Proud to Support Local Groups Raising Awareness on the Importance of Organ DonationApr 25, 2018 11:00 pm - On April 21, 438 living donors, their families and friends gathered in Chicago's Millennium Park with the goal of setting a new Guinness World Record for most living don...
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Skokie firm acquires medical facility for $7.2MApr 25, 2018 1:00 am - Stage Equity Partners LLC, a Skokie-based private real estate investment firm focused on health care assets, acquired St. Mary's Medical Office Building in Green Bay...
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program Designated Blue Distinction Center for Bone Marrow TransplantsApr 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's commitment to quality care and the best health outcomes has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Bone Marrow Transplant Pr...
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Making Questionable Choices? This May Be to BlameApr 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Have you ever noticed it's hard to think clearly when you're stressed out? When we have multiple options in front of us or must choose between items, activities or situa...
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Takeda adds more cash in boosting Shire bid over $60 billion
Apr 20, 2018 1:00 am - Takeda Pharmaceutical, with its U.S. headquarters in Deerfield, sweetened its offer for drugmaker Shire to more than $60 billion after three prior bids were rejected, wo...