Articles filed under Health
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Children’s health: Bullying comes in many forms ― what parents need to knowOct 12, 2026 4:33 pm - With school back in session, now is a key time to address bullying and understand what to look out for as a parent or caregiver.
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Naperville Township Mental Health Board accepting applications for fundingOct 09, 2026 4:22 pm - The Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board’s 2027 funding application portal will be open until midnight Saturday, Oct. 31 for applicants to submit their materials.
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Mount Prospect couple walks the walk to support Parkinson’s FoundationOct 05, 2026 5:44 pm - At first, not wanting people to feel sorry for him, Mount Prospect resident Sam Mekky kept his diagnosis of Parkinsonism to himself.But he eventually began opening up, and Sunday he and his wife, Michelle Mekky, led a team at the Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual walk in Chicago that raised nearly $15,000.
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Travel health products for seniors on the moveOct 05, 2026 2:33 pm - Upgrade your travel experience with smart accessories designed with you and your health in mind.
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Children’s health: How to help kids breathe easier with fall allergiesOct 05, 2026 11:19 am - Dr. Sai Nimmagadda of Lurie Children’s Hospital offers tips to help parents distinguish between allergies and viral illnesses (allergies don’t cause fever or body aches), as well as providing practical tips for reducing allergen exposure.
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Lisle Township Mental Health Board seeks new membersSep 30, 2026 12:32 pm - Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board is recruiting new members to help distribute funding for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services.
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Daily Herald opinion: A shot for the greater good: Getting your vaccines helps not just you, but all those around youSep 30, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: This is your timely reminder to stay healthy and get those annual vaccines. It’s not only a personal health decision. It’s a way of looking out for the people who make up our communities.
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Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin drops its trauma center designationSep 29, 2026 3:37 pm - Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin dropped its Level II trauma center designation last week because it sees relatively few patients suffering significant trauma, hospital officials said.
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Health experts: Time to roll up your sleeves as flu, COVID-19 and RSV season loomsSep 26, 2026 11:46 am - Here’s the latest on the outlook for flu, COVID-19 and RSV from doctors as well as a measles warning.
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Patient advocate: When caregiving becomes a full-time jobSep 24, 2026 9:31 am - Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care system. Some people become caregivers all of a sudden, after an unexpected illness or accident. For others, it’s a gradual taking on of more and more responsibilities, until you find yourself with a full-time job, perhaps in addition to a day job.