Articles filed under Health
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Geneva nonprofit Fox Valley Hands of Hope shifts mission to grief counseling, mental health aidFeb 24, 2023 5:00 am - As more for-profit hospice programs became available and state certification regulations for that type of care created more challenges in the past few years, the not-for...
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Geneva woman example of why quick action can save lives after a heart attackFeb 21, 2023 5:00 am - Geneva resident Sue Burton was walking her dog in December when she began to feel a little flushed and dizzy. After her vision began blurring, she sat down in a neighbor...
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There are different types, and intensities, of griefFeb 18, 2023 6:00 am - I've written about the many sources of grief. There is also a complex mix of "types" and intensity of grief. As it turns out, grief has many faces, and many ups and down...
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Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depressionFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional work periods. An...
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Mental health becomes routine: Buffalo Grove man uses standup comedy to share struggles, promote treatmentFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - Yash Hatkar's journey in standup comedy began at what he planned to be his life's end. After years of struggling with sexual identity issues and obsessive-compulsive dis...
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Run for the STARS 5K returns for its 20th year May 20Feb 12, 2023 10:00 pm - This year, the STARS Disability Ministry is celebrating 20 years of "Run for the STARS: More Than A Race." The 5K run will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Sign up at run...
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Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreakFeb 02, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. The...
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Record 16.3 million seek health coverage through 'Obamacare'Jan 25, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - A record 16.3 million people sought health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year, double the number covered when the marketplaces first launch...
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Why Wheeling Township 708 board appointments are drawing mixed reviewsJan 25, 2023 12:00 am - Wheeling Township Supervisor Kathy Penner said her seven appointees to Wheeling Township's new mental health board have a wide range of qualifications. But advocates of...
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Registration open for Naperville Sunrise Rotary St. Patrick's Day 5KJan 22, 2023 12:00 am - Registration is underway for the 14th annual Naperville Sunrise Rotary 5K race to be held March 11. The race will begin at 8 a.m. in downtown Naperville. Co-sponsored by...