Articles filed under Health
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Kane County Health Department releases 2024 Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health ReportSep 13, 2024 9:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department and the Kane County Regional Office of Education, as part of the Kane County System of Care for Children’s Mental Health, organized the fifth annual Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health.
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Why was my insurance claim denied?Sep 13, 2024 1:23 am - What do you do if your health insurance denies coverage for a procedure? Here are some tips to help reduce the chance of a denial, and improve the odds of having an appeal approved.
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Doctor answers common questions about newborn screeningSep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.
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COVID-19 vaccine approved in August targets new variantsSep 12, 2024 10:04 pm - The FDA approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in August and is now available. The new shots target the newer variants of the omicron strain, which are driving the most recent surge of infections in the U.S.
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At-home Pap smear on horizonSep 12, 2024 9:50 pm - Regular screening for cervical cancer is important, yet some women avoid the test for various reasons. Researchers are working on an at-home screening , which is expected to increase the number of women screened.
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Amid 708 board flap, Democrats mount Wheeling Twp. challengeSep 08, 2024 6:07 pm - Amid ongoing controversy over funding for mental health services, Wheeling Township Democrats plan to run a slate of challengers for township board seats in the April election.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Grief & healing: Rituals change but have funerals lost a personal touch?Sep 07, 2024 7:00 am - Recently a friend mentioned that she went to a funeral, but there was no lunch and not even a reception afterward. So she just went home. People always used to attend a wake or visitation, stay for the funeral, followed by a luncheon. So I started wondering. What’s going on?
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Are you a ‘complex’ patient?Sep 06, 2024 12:02 am - Health care providers are seeing more patients with complex conditions than ever. But what does this mean for patients and what can they do about it?
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How to protect childhood cancer survivors’ heartsSep 05, 2024 10:26 pm - Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk to develop heart problems. Parents should be vigilant about heart-healthy habits, like good nutrition and regular exercise.