Health and Fitness
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Portion of state hospitalizations from COVID-19 doubles in a month, 11,524 new cases ThursdayDec 02, 2021 12:00 am - COVID-19 patients account for 8% of all hospital patients in Illinois, a jump from last month when only 4% of those hospitalized statewide were being treated for the res...
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Northwestern Medicine emergency departments donate to Turning Point, a local domestic violence organizationDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Five local Northwestern Medicine emergency departments joined together to donate toiletry items to Turning Point, an organization in McHenry that supports families impac...
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Elgin Road Warriors compete in national championshipsDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elgin Road Warriors is a youth running club based in Elgin. It started off with just three runners in 2016, and has come a long way these past 5 years. The team ha...
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Illinois' COVID-19 hospitalization count the highest in 10 monthsDec 01, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois hospitalizations from COVID-19 are at their highest level in 10 months, according to Illinois Department of Public Health data. IDPH officials are reporting 2,4...
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Central DuPage doctor credits smart watch with saving Winfield man injured in fallNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - It's a Christmas gift that keeps on giving. The Apple watch Boyd Roberts' children gave him may have saved him from serious harm. The 73-year-old Winfield resident was a...
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Things to do Dec. 2-9: Holiday light shows, concerts, tree lightings, Santa brunches & moreNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The zoo will be transformed i...
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FDA panel narrowly backs COVID-19 pill from MerckNov 30, 2021 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed the benefits of a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely author...
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What health officials know — and don't know — about omicronNov 29, 2021 12:00 am - Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead and senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, addresses key questions regarding the omicron variant. Q: Why is th...
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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations climb amid Omicron variant fearsNov 29, 2021 12:00 am - COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have risen 15.4% since Wednesday, and a new variant is concerning public health officials and government leaders. Illinois Departme...
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Runners dash through Palatine for inaugural charity runNov 28, 2021 12:00 am - With clear, sunny skies and cool, crisp air, it was an ideal morning for a run Sunday in Palatine. It was even better for the Palatine police officers who organized the...