Health and Fitness
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Average of shots in arms falls below 100,000 as demand tapers offApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois' seven-day average of administered COVID-19 vaccine shots fell below 100,000, the lowest level in a month, state public health officials reported Thursday. On W...
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Report finds Black, rural and poor mothers more likely to die after childbirth
Apr 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday issued its second report on maternal mortality rates in the state, which found there were 103 pregnanc...
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Delta Dental of Illinois urges self-care as pandemic takes a particular toll on womenApr 28, 2021 11:00 pm - May is Women's Health Month - an ideal time for women to focus on their health and well-being. It's also a time for women to get the care they need, especially after a y...
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Hines VA among first hospitals in the nation to use bubble-like helmets for COVIDApr 28, 2021 11:00 pm - It may look like something from a science fiction movie, but the spacesuit-like respiratory helmets at Chicago's Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital represent the cutting edge ...
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Institute of Personal Development psychologist offers ways to unwind after work and reduce your stressApr 28, 2021 11:00 pm - At some point in your life, chances are, you've been under stress - both the good and the bad. While a certain amount of stress is necessary to function, too much tensio...
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Illinois surpasses 9 million vaccine shotsApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois vaccine providers have administered nearly 9.05 million shots against COVID-19 after giving 100,823 daily doses on average over the past week, state health offi...
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Massive vaccination center in Round Lake Beach has hundreds of appointments availableApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - The COVID-19 vaccination site at the old Kmart in Round Lake Beach has delivered slightly more than 2,600 doses since opening last Tuesday, far from its current capacity...
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Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts raises funds for Raue CenterApr 27, 2021 6:00 am - If you're known for bringing the drama, then you can't just have any old, run-of-the-mill 5K event. After all, jogging shorts are just so blasé, darling. Instead, Raue C...
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CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
Apr 27, 2021 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who...
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Pritzker signs measure to address racism in health care