Articles filed under Health Crises
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New COVID-19 mutations, new vaccine: Who's eligible and what you need to knowSep 11, 2023 1:00 am - An updated COVID-19 vaccine could be in arms this week after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval Monday, while the Centers for Disease Control is poised...
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Bears injury report: Brisker still on listSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - As far as the 53-man roster goes, the Bears are about as healthy as they can be. The team was required to release its first injury report Wednesday ahead of the season o...
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Somber gathering in Arlington Heights marks International Overdose Awareness DayAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - Friends and family who've lost loved ones to substance abuse and drug overdoses gathered Thursday in North School Park in Arlington Heights to mark International Overdos...
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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...