Health Care
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Caregivers of people with dementia face financial hardshipsMar 31, 2016 6:00 am - CHICAGO - Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with dementia have dipped into their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sold...
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Zion hospital mentors high school studentsMar 30, 2016 1:00 am - ZION - Cancer Treatment Centers of Americ at Midwestern Regional Medical Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago are teaming up to mentor students fr...
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois recognizes NCH for quality in cardiac careMar 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) was recently designated a Blue Distinction® Center+ for cardiac care from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois as part of the Blue...
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Medline signs distribution deal for sterilization wrapsMar 25, 2016 1:00 am - MUNDELEIN - Medline announced a new agreement for its sterilization wraps with MedAssets' Spend and Clinical Resource Management business. The three-year agreement offer...
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Injured hockey player expected to continue rehab at home in coming weeksMar 24, 2016 12:00 pm - Injured hockey player Matt Olson is expected to return to his home near Minnesota's Twin Cities to continue his rehab in the next week or two, his family said Thursday. ...
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Gurnee doctor is 'Family Physician of the Year'Mar 22, 2016 11:00 pm - She is intrepid, dances the salsa, and has raised three children while working full time. And, she is an award-winning doctor. Dr. Elba Villavincencio, who is affiliate...
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DuPage studying options to preserve nursing homeMar 22, 2016 1:00 am - Cutting costs, increasing revenues and using vacant space at the DuPage Convalescent Center are among options county officials could pursue to protect the long-term sust...
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A Red Sari Evening raises heart disease awarenessMar 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Nearly 350 people attended the third annual A Red Sari Evening Saturday, March 12, at Macy's on State Street in downtown Chicago. Hosted by the South Asian Cardiovascula...
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Walgreens Boots buys bigger stake in AmerisourceBergenMar 18, 2016 2:40 pm - Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Friday said that it is spending nearly $1.2 billion to build its stake in AmerisourceBergen, the pharmaceutical wholesaler ...
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Glen Ellyn cardiologist appointed to health boardMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - A top cardiologist at Advocate Medical Group has been appointed to a full term on the Illinois State Board of Health. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the appointment of Dr. ...