Articles filed under Health
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2nd West Nile virus case of 2024 found in DuPageAug 03, 2024 12:57 pm - A case of West Nile virus in a human was reported in DuPage. Be smart about mosquitoes and take precautions, experts say.
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.
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Summer health hazards — beyond the heatAug 01, 2024 11:50 pm - Summer health hazards go beyond the heat predicted for August. Other risks include tick bites and dehydration.
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Ask the doctors: Preparing an essential vacation first-aid kit for familiesAug 01, 2024 11:11 pm - While first-aid kits are widely available for sale, consider what your family may need before leaving for a vacation. Prescription medicines, or extra eyeglasses, for instance, may be needed.
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Keeping gymnastics safe and fun for kidsAug 01, 2024 10:55 pm - Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It’s also important to ensure a safe, positive experience by preventing gymnastics injuries.
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St. Thomas the Apostle to offer mental health first aid courseJul 30, 2024 9:21 pm - Learn exactly what to do in crisis situation through “Mental Health First Aid: CPR for the Brain,” a two-part program that begins with a two-hour, self-paced online course.
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Meet with a social worker at the Wheeling libraryJul 30, 2024 7:29 am - You can have a free session with a Wheeling social worker Thursday at the Indian Trails Public Library, 355 Schoenbeck Road. Private sessions are available between 10 a.m...
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Lawmaker suggests “bad faith diversion” by township leaders on mental health fundingJul 29, 2024 8:06 pm - State Rep. Daniel Didech said he is willing to explore additional legislation to validate a referendum Wheeling Township voters passed in 2022 to fund mental health services. But he’s also questioning township leaders’ ongoing refusal to levy a voter-approved tax to pay for programs addressing mental health.
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Grief & healing: The surprising cheerfulness of artificial flowersJul 27, 2024 6:00 am - Life changes and in grief, it may help to be open to change.
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These essential oils have science-backed health benefitsJul 26, 2024 1:37 pm - The health claims connected to many essentials oils are not backed by scientific data, but these three oils do show some positive benefits.