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Journaling cannot only help ease stress for both doctors and patients, but also improve communication and lead to more empathy.

How storytelling can improve health care

Narrative medicine usually refers to an approach to medical practice that focuses on the stories of patients as a way to improve care. The idea that writing and storytelling can be a powerful ally in health care arose about two decades ago at Columbia University, which now has a Division of Narrative Medicine.

More than 350,000 people in the United States suffer from sudden cardiac arrest each year, but only some people know CPR. There are plenty of classes available for adults, kids and teens.

Ask the doctors: CPR training courses available in many formats

More than 350,000 people in the United States suffer from sudden cardiac arrest each year, but only some people know CPR. There are plenty of classes available for adults, kids and teens.

Valley Sheltered Workshop executive director Hugo Saltijeral says something in his heart drew him to the Batavia position, where he has worked for nearly four years.

‘Salesman of hope’: How former car salesman became director of Batavia workshop for disabled

The Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia will soon mark its 60th anniversary giving people with cognitive disabilities a job and a purpose, but it needs more space to teach life skills.

Four-year-old Nathan Conrod of Wheaton got a close-up look at a helicopter during a free back-to-school celebration Thursday at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago.

DuPage Airport hosts free back-to-school celebration

The DuPage Airport hosted its free back-to-school celebration Thursday with the city of West Chicago.

Indian Prairie Unit District 204, which includes Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, will host community feedback forums as part of the search for a new superintendent.

Indian Prairie District 204 to hold forums as part of superintendent search

Indian Prairie Unit District 204 officials plan to host two forums to collect feedback from stakeholders on the qualities they want to see in the next superintendent of the Aurora-based school system.

Jan Heirrell checks out a bottle of GlenRock pop at the Gurnee farmers market with the approval of Linda Michalek.

‘Tastes like childhood’: Craft business revives memorable GlenRock Pop brand

The happy memories and feel-good vibes of GlenRock Pop are being revived in Lake County. “It’s been 45 years since I had this, and it still tastes like yesterday,” says Rob Gartley.

Aptakisic Junior High School student Adhya Gartapati is honored by Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith at Monday's village board meeting.

Buffalo Grove recognizes resident volunteer efforts

Buffalo Grove recognized three residents this week through its Caring Community Program, which celebrates individuals who embody the community's values through exceptional service and dedication.