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Oh, oh, the holidays are here
Nov 17, 2018 7:30 AM - Holidays are tricky times for managing grief. And we are now entering a big holiday season -- Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. Be aware of things you can do to ease the holiday season for yourself or others.
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Pingree Grove girl urgently needs a matching donor, because she has plans for life
Nov 17, 2018 5:00 AM - Lavinia Santos, 6, of Pingree Grove has been waiting for a stem cell transplant since age 2. Her parents fervently hope more people, especially Latinos, will come forward to be tested as potential donors. -
Barrington duo team up for blood drive, bone marrow registryNov 16, 2018 1:47 PM - Although separated by 10 years, Carter Bailey and Max Lewis are on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and the National Bone Marrow Registry.
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Local blood bank to support Northern Illinois Food Bank through donations Nov. 19-25
Nov 15, 2018 9:34 PM - This Thanksgiving, all participating blood donors who donate between Nov. 19-25 at any Vitalant donation center, fixed site or blood drive, will automatically have a monetary donation made on their behalf to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. -
Report: Blood pressure drug recall expands again due to cancer concerns
Nov 14, 2018 9:56 AM - The US Food and Drug Administration says another heart medicine is being voluntarily recalled after tests showed that it was tainted with a potential cancer-causing chemical, ABC 7 reports. -
Four out of five caregivers could use your support
Nov 14, 2018 2:24 PM - During National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer's Association offers tips on helping out caregivers, including asking to help with chores such as picking up groceries or doing some cooking or cleaning. -
Race before the feast: 9 turkey trots and Thanksgiving runs in suburbs
Nov 13, 2018 6:00 AM - The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes plenty of high-calorie temptations. Before you tuck into that Thanksgiving dinner, why not boost your metabolism with a little run? -
McHenry County Board of Health medical advisor steps downNov 12, 2018 1:16 PM - The McHenry County Board of Health regretfully announces the resignation of Medical Advisor George W. Goodlow, M.D. Dr. Goodlow has provided medical supervision to the McHenry County Department of Health and medical advice to the board of health since January of 2014. "Over the past four years Dr. Goodlow has been influential in guiding both the Board and the Department in matters requiring medical expertise." Said William Stinson, M.D., Board of Health President.
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Elgin Elks to offer free orthopedic clinic for kidsNov 12, 2018 6:22 PM - The Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Advocate Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic Monday, Nov. 19.
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Advocate Lutheran General to host marrow registry drive
Nov 12, 2018 11:29 AM - Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer, meaning roughly 480 people are diagnosed every day. Many will need a bone-marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, to help them beat their disease, yet finding a match isn't a simple process.
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