Articles filed under Health Crises
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Lake County might hire opioid program coordinatorAug 30, 2023 5:00 am - Lake County might hire an opioid program coordinator and implement an education program in schools in advance of a new state law, among other initiatives being pursued w...
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State leaders announce mental health grant program for farm groupsAug 29, 2023 1:00 am - By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes to mental health challeng...
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'Find your people': Families to share their stories for International Overdose Awareness DayAug 28, 2023 5:30 am - The stories of those who lose their lives battling substances abuse disorder do not end with their deaths. It continues with those left behind: friends, parents, relativ...
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China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers in a milestone in its reopeningAug 28, 2023 1:00 am - TAIPEI, Taiwan - China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming travelers starting Wednesday, a milestone in its reopening to the rest of the ...
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Illinois health officials monitoring uptick in COVID-19 casesAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health reported rising COVID-19 activity Friday although the number of patients in hospital remains at low levels compared to pandemic ...
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Suburban Cook County resident is state's first West Nile death this yearAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - A suburban Cook County resident is the first person to die from a West Nile virus infection this year in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health officials said th...
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'I just miss being myself': New long COVID clinical trials bring hope to sufferersAug 18, 2023 5:30 am - Of all the memories Debbie Tumbarello has from her February wedding in Las Vegas, contracting COVID-19 is probably among the most enduring. "My symptoms were very mild a...
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Schaumburg to host Community Blood Drive on WednesdayAug 13, 2023 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in its next Community Blood Drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdayat The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive in Schau...
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Building changes, extra staffing: How suburban schools are spending final COVID grant fundsAug 12, 2023 1:00 am - Like many suburban school districts, Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 officials used a hefty chunk of the final round of federal COVID-relief grant funds to upg...
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As Johnson had promised, Chicago health leader Dr. Arwady fired over 'different views'Aug 12, 2023 1:00 am - Dr. Allison Arwady, the health commissioner who steered Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, was fired Friday, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had promised because of...