Health and Fitness
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Dr. Stanley Zydlo, 'father' of paramedic service in suburbs and country, diesJun 04, 2015 1:00 am - Dr. Stanley M. Zydlo, who in the face of skepticism introduced the idea of training firefighters to be paramedics in the early 1970s — a system now credited with saving ...
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Wheaton commuters get quick CPR lessonsJun 04, 2015 1:00 am - Riders at the Wheaton Metra station got a quick education on the correct way to administer CPR Thursday morning before boarding their trains. Representatives from the Am...
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Program answers your questions about hospiceJun 03, 2015 11:00 pm - "Hospice 101 Your Questions Answered" will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Delnor Glen Senior Living, 975 N. Fifth Ave. (Route 25) in St. Charles. A...
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Wings of Hope blessing and butterfly release at EdwardJun 03, 2015 11:00 pm - The Edward Foundation and SHARE will hold their Wings of Hope Angel Garden Annual Blessing & Butterfly Release at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, on the campus of Edward Hospita...
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Fittest Loser contestants' lives changed with help of local businessesJun 03, 2015 6:00 am - The finale night of the Fittest Loser Challenge was a big party! Celebrating along with the challengers were the sponsors, who shared information about ways to maintain ...
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Program to discuss Alzehimer'sJun 03, 2015 1:00 am - The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter's educational program "Healthy Habits for a Healthier You" is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Ela Area Pu...
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Gigi's Playhouse Fun Run June 14Jun 03, 2015 1:00 am - Gigi's Playhouse National Achievement Center in Hoffman Estates expects more than 3,000 people from across the Chicago area to participate in its annual 5K Run, Walk...
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Why Fittest Loser adventure has been like no other thrillJun 02, 2015 6:00 am - I don't like closed doors. Delightful surprises can sneak into your life if you keep them open. I'll admit that when I'm home alone, every noise I hear is a serial kille...
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Fittest Loser At Work teams have lots to lose, something to gainJun 02, 2015 6:00 am - It took a lot of sweat and strain for the winning At Work teams to take home first-, second- and third-place finishes. Members of all three teams say they would do it ag...
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Free summer meal program in Elgin to promote youths' healthy eatingJun 02, 2015 5:30 am - How do you get kids to eat carrots and broccoli with the same gusto they attack sweets and chips? The city of Elgin hopes that The OrganWise Guys program - which feature...