Health Care
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On fifth anniversary, St. Alexius doctors recall fear, anxiety of treating nation’s 2nd COVID patientJan 26, 2025 9:16 am - Five years ago Friday, staff at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates became part of history when they announced they were treating a patient with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States.
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Lake County Board of Health names new executive directorJan 26, 2025 9:09 am - Christopher Hoff recently was named executive director of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center effective March 10.
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Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitalsJan 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
Jan 23, 2025 11:18 am - Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
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Nurse opens college in Mount Prospect to train next generation of health care workersJan 22, 2025 12:43 pm - If you’re interested in entering the healthcare field, Marie Fenelon can point you in the right direction. The Round Lake resident and R.N. recently opened Fenelon College of Healthcare Careers in Mount Prospect.
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FindMyTherapist.com reaches 15,000 clients in first year, simplifying access to mental health careJan 21, 2025 3:55 pm - Launched by Great Lakes Psychology Group, FindMyTherapist.com modernizes finding a therapist. Their user-friendly platform enables reading profiles, checking insurance, availability, and online booking
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Mayor, Northwestern Medicine honored by Grayslake business groupJan 20, 2025 1:45 pm - The Grayslake Economic Development Commission has selected Rhett Taylor, mayor of the village of Grayslake, as the recipient of the 2024 Business Leader of the Year Award.
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FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
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Endeavor partners with organizations to address health barriers, invests $8.8 millionJan 13, 2025 12:38 pm - Endeavor Health invests $8.8 million into Chicago area organizations through its Community Investment Fund.
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Hines VA receives $2.5 million grant to establish nursing research groupJan 09, 2025 10:01 pm - Hines VA partners to establish $2.5M nursing research consortium addressing key issues over 5 years, leveraging data systems to enhance care outcomes.