Articles filed under Health
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'This is a historic day': Vernon Township mental health board holds first meetingDec 22, 2022 12:00 am - Vernon Township's new community mental health board held its first meeting Wednesday, laying the foundation for its mission to support community-based agencies that assi...
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In wake of election victories, advocates continue push for community mental health boardsDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - Mental health advocates in the suburbs persuaded voters in November to establish new community boards and a new tax that will fund local organizations that address menta...
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How families can safely gather during viral seasonDec 10, 2022 10:00 pm - As wintertime and the holiday season invite more large, indoor gatherings with family and friends, it's important to be vigilant about the increased risk of viral transm...
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In search of balance during the busy holiday seasonDec 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Earlier this fall I was attending a leadership summit in a suburb of Chicago. Following our sessions one afternoon, I went for a power walk before dinner. Adjacent to t...
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Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson supports families who experience perinatal loss as part of NFL's My Cause My CleatsDec 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Four months ago, Jennie Goosby and Tony Bakken were faced with the unthinkable loss of their infant daughter Charlotte Olivia, born 14 weeks early. Chicago Bears safety ...
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'A family event': Annual Santa Run attracts all ages in Arlington HeightsDec 02, 2022 4:00 am - When the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights launched its Santa Run 15 years ago, there were plenty of runners trotting up and down village streets dressed as the jolly old...
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Joint Commission launches vaccination campaignNov 29, 2022 10:00 pm - OAKBROOK TERRACE - The Joint Commission Wednesday launched Speak Up About Vaccinations, a new consumer education campaign to help patients make informed decisions about ...
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Great Lakes Wellness launches new supplementNov 28, 2022 10:00 pm - GRAYSLAKE - Great Lakes Wellness Tuesday announced the launch of its new Daily Collagen Matcha Latte Peptides health supplement. This quick dissolving powder provides a ...
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Nose swabs may identify babies with severe RSVNov 26, 2022 6:00 am - When a child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) requires intensive care, parents often ask about how long it will take before their child can go home. Currently, the...
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'It's causing a lot of stress': Adderall shortage leaves some ADHD patients, parents scramblingNov 22, 2022 4:20 am - Mary Beth McCarthy knows firsthand what Adderall can do for her 6-year-old daughter. When she's on the medication, one of the most commonly used to treat attention-defic...