Health Care
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
Jan 29, 2025 12:24 pm - In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans.
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From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream
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Coroner rebukes Vista Medical Center East, cites hypothermia as cause of death for patient found on roofJan 27, 2025 4:37 pm - A woman found unresponsive on a roof at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan died of hypothermia, according to preliminary findings by Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek.
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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
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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.