Health and Fitness
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Advocate Sherman Hospital achieves Magnet recognition for nursing excellenceNov 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Advocate Sherman Hospital recently attained Magnet recognition, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentiali...
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Neighbors in the news: Dr. Amin Kassam tapped to lead Neurological InstituteNov 17, 2022 5:00 am - • NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) welcomed neurosurgeon Dr. Amin Kassam to lead the NorthShore Neurological Institute at Northwest Community Healthcare i...
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$500,000 grant helping fund free family clinics at 4 schools in Dist. 204Nov 17, 2022 4:30 am - An Indian Prairie Unit District 204 priority is becoming a reality. Bolstered by a $500,000 grant from Edward-Elmhurst Health, District 204 officials are embarking upon ...
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Here are the 9 suburban hospitals that earned an 'A' in patient safetyNov 17, 2022 4:30 am - Nine hospitals in the Daily Herald coverage area rank among the safest in the state, according to the annual Hospital Safety Grade report released Wednesday by the watch...
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Amoxicillin shortage hits northern Illinois
Nov 14, 2022 12:00 am - Amoxicillin, the form of penicillin many doctors turn to and parents expect when their children are sick, is in short supply across the country, including in northern Il...
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Mini therapy horses provide joy, stress relief to Advocate Lutheran General team membersNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - A pair of miniature therapy horses recently visited Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge to provide stress relief and bring joy to health care heroes. Arrivi...
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Should you look at your test results before your doctor does?Nov 13, 2022 6:00 am - This falls under the Law of Unintended Consequences. The 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law in 2016, stated categorically that patients have the right to their medi...
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Sensory processing disorder is not yet a recognized diagnosisNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Can you please discuss sensory processing disorder? Our 17-year-old daughter has it, but help is sketchy. What kind of professional is best to deal with this disorder...
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5 mistakes you're making with Medicare open enrollment
Nov 13, 2022 5:00 am - Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7, but many find the process challenging. Here are some common Medicare open e...
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'Fall tulips' from Baheej continue to grow smilesNov 12, 2022 6:00 am - Have you ever seen “fall tulips?” Well, I have six stands of them in my front gardens. So special. They were especially pretty this year. They bloom in late September un...