Articles filed under Health
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Be 'eggs-tra' careful this Easter Don't hide bacteria along with colorful eggsMar 25, 2018 11:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department wants you to enjoy the April 1 Easter holiday, and one of the ways to protect your family is by avoiding potential food poisoning from ...
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Walks to support Lupus Society of IllinoisMar 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Hundreds of lupus survivors, friends, families and local supporters will participate in two upcoming suburban walks for the Lupus Society of Illinois. The first event wi...
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Pain management and dentists' role in the opioid crisisMar 22, 2018 1:00 am - Medical professionals across the country are working to quell the opioid epidemic facing the Chicagoland area and the rest of the nation. Working on a local level is key...
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Join Legislative Town Hall on Mental Health Issues April 5Mar 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Six area chapters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, including NAMI Barrington Area, NAMI Kane County North (Elgin area), NAMI Lake County, NAMI McHenry County,...
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Group offering $100,000 dental grantMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is accepting applications for its annual Wisdom Tooth Award. The $100,000 grant wil...
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The opioid epidemic and 'do no harm'Mar 19, 2018 1:00 pm - Historically opioid medications were used cautiously by physicians for selected patients to reduce pain associated with acute injury or illness, and for those suffering ...
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'Suicide: The Ripple Effect' documentary to be shown March 20Mar 14, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force will host a screening of the 2018 documentary "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Regal Crys...
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New grief support group to meet monthly at The HolmstadMar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Those coping with the death of a loved one or friend may often find themselves overwhelmed in emptiness and pain. They may also have many questions in terms of not knowi...
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Hanover Township grants $860,000 to local agenciesMar 09, 2018 12:00 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board has approved $860,000 in annual funding to 29 agencies serving township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental d...
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Sign up for Foodie 5K and help out local food bankMar 08, 2018 10:00 pm - Runners and walkers of all ages and skills can get ready to lace up their running shoes and sign up to help fight hunger in our community, as the registration for the 20...