Health and Fitness
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An addict's tale: After years of substance abuse, patient finds a way to sobrietyJan 27, 2019 6:30 am - Editor's note: The Daily Herald is identifying Jon P. only by his first name in order to protect his privacy. Jon P. was born in the Chicago suburbs and raised in an aff...
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Help kids be more physically active with these simple tipsJan 27, 2019 6:30 am - We often think of not having enough time to exercise as an adult problem, but new research shows that children are affected by this issue as well. A recent report from ...
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Finding the right motivation to reach your goalsJan 26, 2019 6:30 am - Who could use a little extra motivation when it comes to your health? Even with the best intentions, the motivation you initially have as you set out to accomplish a go...
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Aetna's Guardian Angel program helps opioid patients get the care they needJan 25, 2019 5:00 am - Sue Martin gets on the phone every day, calling her company's health insurance members who recently have been treated for opioid overdose or addiction. "I'm craving a 1...
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Health care careers: Waubonsee instructor explains the role of a surgical technologistJan 24, 2019 10:00 pm - "Hello, my name is Shawn and I will be assisting the doctor in your surgery today." I smile when I introduce myself, hoping the patient can hear me among the sounds and ...
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'Right to a safe place': Program targets gap between hospital, addiction help for opioid patientsJan 24, 2019 5:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the title of Adriane Price, clinical supervisor of the Gateway Warm Hand Off program Roughly 155 suburban re...
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VNA announces expansion of Indian Ave. clinic in Aurora now completeJan 23, 2019 10:00 pm - VNA Health Care is pleased to announce the completion of the expansion of the VNA Health Center, 1400 Indian Ave., Aurora. This expansion included the construction of ...
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St. Pat's 5K Run/Pet Parade March 17 to benefit Anderson Animal ShelterJan 22, 2019 10:00 pm - Sign up for the St. Pat's Day 5K and 1-Mile Pet Walk/Parade on Sunday, March 17, to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Put your green on and join the annual run/walk along...
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'Not only did that change Joshua's life, it changed Berry's life': How a boy, pony bondedJan 22, 2019 4:33 am - With a smile nearly as wide as his cowboy hat, 8-year-old Joshua Martin ambles into the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, where his movie, "A Pony And His Boy: The Story Of...
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She had her leg amputated and 14 rounds of chemo by age 3. Now she plays varsity basketball.
Jan 22, 2019 12:00 am - In her first game as a junior varsity basketball player last season, Amanda Merrell absorbed contact from an opponent and fell to the ground. The gym felt silent. Player...