Articles filed under Health
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Liberian couples marry, a sign of less Ebola fearNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - MONROVIA, Liberia - Robert Kollie and his fiancee postponed their October wedding as Ebola ravaged Liberia's capital. The government had warned people to avoid large gat...
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Des Plaines may impose fee on medical pot dispensariesNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - Des Plaines may soon join Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village in imposing an annual impact fee on any business that wants to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in town....
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Suburban sufferer of immune deficiency fights for insurance coverageNov 17, 2014 12:00 am - The hassle of driving to St. Charles for a six-hour intravenous infusion every six weeks sounds pretty good to Mary Ellen Karp these days. The 65-year-old retired McHenr...
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The hidden costs of healthcareNov 16, 2014 6:31 am - WASHINGTON -- As open enrollment season starts, a new survey is providing an important reminder that you need to look just beyond the cost of a health plan's monthly pre...
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Obama dismisses criticism of Gruber videoNov 16, 2014 12:00 am - BRISBANE, Australia — President Barack Obama dismissed renewed criticism of his signature health-care law Sunday and disputed an assertion from a former adviser involved...
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5 ways to make sure you don't choose the wrong health planNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - Most people try to get through open enrollment without changing a thing. But that inertia might cost them hundreds of dollars later. Even people who haven't seen a chang...
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4 benefits changes that may stem from overhaul taxNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - Many workers will soon find that their health insurance costs more and covers less next year, and that employers have taken a sharper interest in their well-being. Exper...
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New pot shops on the block not always so popularNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - DENVER — The booming new marijuana industry has an image problem. Not with government officials and the public — but with other businesses. From crime fears to smell com...
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New Advocate Condell building to focus on outpatient careNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - Advocate Condell Medical Center intends to build a medical office building on its Libertyville campus focused on ambulatory care. The $36 million project represents a ch...
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Hopes and fears as health law sign-up season opensNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - The second signup season under President Barack Obama's health overhaul opened Saturday, with hopes that this time consumers will have a positive experience...