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How Operation Warp Speed Created Vaccination Chaos
Jan 19, 2021 11:20 AM - Hospitals and clinics across the country are canceling vaccine appointments because the Trump administration tells states how many doses they'll receive only one week at a time, making it all but impossible to plan a comprehensive vaccination campaign.
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DuPage Medical Group opens surgical center
Jan 18, 2021 3:09 PM - DuPage Medical Group -- the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in Illinois -- recently opened an Ambulatory Surgical Center in Westmont dedicated to providing outpatient orthopedic and spine surgical procedures. -
WHO chief blasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first
Jan 18, 2021 10:35 AM - The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers' profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it's "not right" that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get vaccinated against COVID-19 before older people or health care workers in poorer countries and charging that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."
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New Northwestern Medicine site opening in Gurnee
Jan 15, 2021 5:34 PM - Northwestern Medicine is opening an immediate care center Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 6155 Grand Ave., in Gurnee. -
Palatine holding blood driveJan 15, 2021 12:59 PM - The Palatine board of health is inviting residents to participate in its virtual blood drive in January and February to ensure the supply remains adequate during COVID-19.
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Lake County wants residents ready to get, give shots as vaccine supplies increase
Jan 15, 2021 8:18 AM - Lake County health officials are urging residents to register for COVID-19 vaccines so they can be quickly administered when more doses arrive. -
Abbott to launch pain management appJan 14, 2021 2:53 PM - Abbott Thursday announced the upcoming launch of NeuroSphere myPath, a digital health app designed to track patient-perceived pain relief and general well-being associated with spinal cord stimulation or dorsal root ganglion therapy.
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Co-Optim Health opens medical officeJan 14, 2021 2:27 PM - Co-Optim Health recently opened its medical offices at 21660 W. Field Pkwy. in Deer Park. Co-Optim Health's office space has 64 exam rooms equipped for all types of health care. Patients can visit with doctors, dentists, therapists, dietitians, dermatologists and pediatricians.
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Walgreens to launch credit cardJan 13, 2021 2:30 PM - Walgreens said it will expand its financial services in coming months by offering a credit card, issued by Synchrony, as well as a prepaid debit card, both of which will be powered by the Mastercard network.
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Why hospitals are vaccinating employees who don't care for patients
Jan 13, 2021 8:55 AM - While federal guidelines recommend hospital staff who are most at risk of contracting COVID-19 be vaccinated first, so why is the vaccine going into the arms of so many hospital employees in administrative positions?
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