Health Care
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Illinois facing 'critical shortage of blood,' centers sayJun 22, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers put out a plea Monday for organizations to host blood drives in light of what it called "a critical shortage of blood i...
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America's reopening strains businesses hunting for safety gear
Jun 21, 2020 6:12 am - First came the dash to equip U.S. hospitals with protective gear when the coronavirus swept across the country. Now companies are scrambling to get a limited supply of m...
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Illinois reports another 634 positive COVID-19 testsJun 20, 2020 1:00 am - The state of Illinois announced the deaths Saturday of an additional 45 people from COVID-19, with another 634 people testing positive for the virus. There have been 136...
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Cases of COVID-19 top 135,000; outdoor visitation at nursing homes allowed with conditionsJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - After weeks of separation, Illinois families will be able to see their loved ones in nursing homes under strict conditions intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...
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Constable: Prescription ADHD video game 'needs study,' doctor saysJun 18, 2020 5:00 am - Children struggling with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often take drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall. Now, doctors can write those kids a new prescription - fo...
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Advocate Aurora, Beaumont in merger talksJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - Advocate Aurora Health is in talks to merge with a Michigan-based health group, which, if approved, would be the second major merger for Advocate in two years. The direc...
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Simplify Healthcare supports giving initiativeJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - AURORA - Technology solutions provider Simplify Healthcare said it has partnered with Maker's Merci - a new nonprofit focused on empowering communities and helping those...
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NorthShore hospital system makes care kits for COVID-19 patientsJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - NorthShore University HealthSystem has developed COVID-19 Care Kits for patients testing positive for the virus who are sent home to recuperate. The kit includes: 10 fa...
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Interactive Health files for Chapter 7 bankruptcyJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Schaumburg-based employee wellness company Interactive Health has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. The company filed the Chapter 7 petiti...
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Fresenius Kabi gets approval for drug used in COVID-19 treatmentJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Fresenius Kabi said it is making a sedation drug used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients available in the U.S. after gaining Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S....