Articles filed under Health
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What veterans want families to know about the stress of returning homeNov 12, 2017 12:00 am - Families can be a key support for any veteran, especially those facing mental health challenges. But relatives and spouses often don't know what they don't know about l...
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No one left behind: One man's mission to save troubled vetsNov 11, 2017 12:00 am - One suburban veteran who survived two suicide attempts shares how he's turned his life around and now helps others
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Highlights of new state law to help veteransNov 11, 2017 12:00 am - A state law effective Jan. 1 requires the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs to take the following steps to decrease veteran suicide: • Proactively reach out to ve...
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New state law aims to help families prepare for veterans' returnNov 11, 2017 12:00 am - A new state law designed to decrease veteran suicide will focus on families - and making them better equipped to help veterans transition to civilian life. The law requ...
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Mental health resources for veterans, familiesNov 11, 2017 12:00 am - Many state and local organizations help veterans and their families. Resources for mental health and suicide prevention include: For veterans: Veterans Crisis Line (800...
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Obamacare Shopping Is Trickier Than Ever. Here’s A Cheat Sheet.Nov 10, 2017 6:00 am - Health care is complicated. Shopping for an individual health plan just got even more so, with President Donald Trump’s decision last month to block $7 billion in Affo...
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Rosecrance to offer outpatient drug treatment in Des PlainesNov 08, 2017 12:00 am - Continuing the services previously provided by the Advocate Addiction Treatment Program, Rosecrance Health Network will offer outpatient substance abuse treatment and me...
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CycleBar sets opening dateNov 08, 2017 12:00 am - CycleBar, a high-intensity, theater-like cycle studio, is opening Nov. 30 in Kildeer. The studio, which houses up to 48 high-tech bikes, will be located at 20393 Nor...
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Experts fear consequences of legalized marijuana in drivers hereNov 07, 2017 12:00 am - Legalizing marijuana use in Illinois won't only lead to more vehicle crashes, but it will hamstring police and prosecutors by making arrests problematic, transportation ...
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Race to honor Lindenhurst woman killed in EthiopiaNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - A former Lindenhurst woman who was killed last year during civil unrest in Ethiopia will be memorialized with a 5K run in her hometown this month. The "Sharon Makes Us R...