Health Care
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‘Kissing bug’ disease is now endemic in the U.S., CDC says. What is it?
Sep 09, 2025 7:36 am - “Kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas disease, is now considered an endemic illness in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month. Scientists have long warned that the potentially deadly disease is spreading, especially across southern states.
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Vacant Mount Prospect office building getting neuro clinic, spaSep 08, 2025 3:40 pm - A new business offering neurological services, personal training, and skin care is moving into a Mount Prospect office building south of Meadows Park that until recently had been vacant for three years.
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Pop art inspires Edward Foundation’s 35th annual fundraiserSep 08, 2025 12:28 pm - The Edward Foundation's 35th annual gala, "The Big Gig: Pop!", on Sept. 27 at The Westin in Lombard, is its largest fundraiser of the year, supporting Endeavor Health Edward Hospital programs and services, with proceeds going towards upgrades in oncology, cardiology, and behavioral health services
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Families of children with rare, relentless Dravet syndrome live with constant uncertaintySep 07, 2025 8:14 pm - Two suburban families share what it means to live with Dravet syndrome, being on constant watch, never knowing when the next call to 911 might come. The disorder is rare, affecting about 1 in every 15,700 children born in the United States.
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Ascension officials face community concerns at Elk Grove Village town hallSep 05, 2025 11:36 am - Ascension Health officials fielded sharp criticism about their decision to shut down labor and delivery services at the hospital system’s Elk Grove Village facility during a town hall Thursday night.
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FDA questions common practice of getting covid, flu vaccines together
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Uncertainty about Medicaid changes fuels fear for families of those with disabilitiesSep 02, 2025 1:29 pm - Medicaid and the Americans with Disabilities Act help many Americans with disabilities earn a living, attend school, access transportation and receive the medical support they and their families require. Now, families of those with disabilities are facing an even more uncertain future than they usually do.
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Lake in the Hills senior living facility expands
Aug 28, 2025 4:59 pm - A Lake in the Hills senior living facility has opened a second home in town.
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Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take Walgreens privateAug 28, 2025 2:29 pm - The acquisition of Deerfield-based Walgreens by a private equity firm is complete, ending the drugstore chain’s run as a publicly traded company.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults
Aug 27, 2025 12:49 pm - U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children.