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Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now
May 15, 2021 6:00 AM - The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.
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Stronger, more resilient: Hospitals respond to pandemic with growth, change
May 12, 2021 2:31 PM - When COVID-19 first emerged, few could have predicted its far reaching and devastating impact or how long the pandemic would last. 2020 and early 2021 tested everyone's resilience, patience and strength, but possibly few were tested more than health care workers and the hospitals in which they serve. After a long, difficult period, local hospitals have emerged with not only greater knowledge of how to treat and manage COVID-19, but also how to continue improving care across all aspects of their systems. -
Surgalign seeks FDA clearance for digital surgical guidance systemMay 10, 2021 9:16 AM - Deerfield-based Surgalign Spine Technologies announced it has submitted a premarket notification 510(k) to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its digital surgical guidance system.
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Walgreens commits $350,000 to COVID-19 response in IndiaMay 10, 2021 8:57 AM - Deerfield-based Walgreens Boots Alliance is committing $350,000 to the American India Foundation (AIF) to help address the critical need for COVID-19-related resources during India's recent surge in cases and deaths.
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At nursing homes in the suburbs this year, seeing Mom in person is better
May 9, 2021 9:47 AM - Mother's Day celebrations at nursing homes and elderly care facilities in the suburbs will bring loved ones closer together after a year scarred by isolation, confusion and grief. -
State Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation
May 7, 2021 3:50 PM - apping off a slow legislative week as the General Assembly grapples with drawing redistricting maps, the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and massive energy overhaul legislation, the Senate passed 14 bills Thursday, most of them unanimously. -
Northwest Community opens walk-in vaccination clinicMay 6, 2021 2:52 PM - Northwest Community Healthcare has opened a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for walk-ins Mondays and Wednesdays.
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Comatose woman fighting COVID-19 gets unapproved drug after judge's orderMay 5, 2021 8:35 AM - A 68-year-old Elmhurst woman suffering from COVID-19 is receiving doses of an unapproved drug after a DuPage County judge ordered Elmhurst Hospital to allow the treatment.
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Judge orders Elmhurst Hospital to let patient receive unapproved COVID-19 treatmentMay 5, 2021 9:16 AM - Elmhurst Hospital has to let a patient receive an unapproved treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia, a DuPage County judge says.
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Walgreens to open mobile vaccine clinicsMay 3, 2021 2:43 PM - Following the success of more than 700 vaccination clinics across the country hosted primarily at churches and community centers, Walgreens said it will activate multiple mobile clinics in Chicago and around the country.
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