Health and Fitness
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Edward-Elmhurst Health's Community Investment Fund supports Greater Family Health's Franklin Park locationAug 18, 2022 11:00 pm - The Community Investment Fund of Edward-Elmhurst Health has awarded Greater Family Health funding in support of its Health Center in Franklin Park, which opened on July ...
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Fifth Third Bike the Drive organizer hopes to get 400 volunteers for fundraising eventAug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - With a staff under 20, how does any organization pull off a 20,000-rider bike event on a major roadway? “Volunteers are the keystone, full stop!” So acknowledges Melod...
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Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
Aug 17, 2022 1:00 am - CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It's great to see you. How are you feeling?...
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'Grueling aftermath': Cooper's family posts update on 'very long and hard road' aheadAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - The family of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old Highland Park boy paralyzed from the waist down in the mass shooting during the city's July 4 parade, posted a wrenching upd...
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Esther's Friends to hold virtual Fancy Prance 5KAug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Esther's Friends is opening registration on Aug. 15 for the virtual Fancy Prance 5K. Participants can enter their times Sept. 15-20. The charity is named in honor of Est...
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Northwestern Medicine expands Mobile Stroke Unit coverage to WarrenvilleAug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine and the Warrenville Fire Protection District are collaborating to offer life-saving stroke diagnosis and treatment to residents of the western subu...
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Makana Breastfeeding to house new milk depot and dispensary for Oak Brook residentsAug 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Families in Oak Brook and the surrounding area will now be able to purchase pasteurized human donor milk or donate their excess breast milk at Makana Breastfeeding. Mot...
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Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teethAug 14, 2022 7:00 am - A visit to the dentist's office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health. More than an estimated 100 diseases can show symptoms in the mouth. For instanc...
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Who are all these people coming into my hospital room?Aug 14, 2022 7:00 am - During a hospital stay, you will likely have a parade of people coming into your room, many seemingly asking the same questions over and over. They're all there for the ...
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Polyphenols can be found in many fresh foodsAug 14, 2022 6:00 am - Q: My dad is 76, and he's getting interested in nutrition. Lately, he's been reading news stories about something called "polyphenols," and that they're really good for ...