Articles filed under Health
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Grief & healing: Approaching Thanksgiving and being open to changesNov 02, 2024 6:30 am - All those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that holidays can be difficult. As Thanksgiving approaches, this is what happens to me: I start getting both nostalgic and oddly a bit down.
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Hoffman Estates to host open house for new Community Resource Center at police station MondayNov 01, 2024 10:05 am - The Hoffman Estates Police Department is hosting an open house Monday afternoon at its new Community Resource Center, which will house a variety of social services, including after-hours assistance.
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How to advocate for yourself at the dentistNov 01, 2024 12:16 am - It’s important to practice self-advocacy for your dental care, just as you would at any other medical appointment. Here are some tips for preparing for dental appointments as well as maintaining your oral health.
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Walking program alleviates chronic lower back painOct 31, 2024 10:19 pm - Walking does much more for your body than to transport it from point A to point B. The process of walking places physical demands on the body that help us not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.
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How to prepare your child for surgeryOct 31, 2024 9:37 pm - If your child or teen needs surgery, the best thing you can do is take things one day at a time. Thinking about everything at once can be overwhelming, and time is an essential part of the recovery process. A pediatric neurosurgeon offers more tips for parents to support their child through the process.
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St. Charles Public Library offers Alzheimer’s workshop for caregiversOct 30, 2024 5:58 pm - If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, learn more at an “Alzheimer’s Workshop: Lunch and Learn” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the St. Charles Public Library.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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Aurora church launches monthly caregivers' support groupOct 30, 2024 1:07 pm - New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora has launched a monthly caregivers' support group.
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Kane County plans satellite offices for health department, clerk in ElginOct 29, 2024 4:00 pm - Residents of northern Kane County soon will be spared drives to Aurora and Geneva to receive some services following the county’s acquisition of a building in Elgin for new satellite offices.
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Why your allergies are lasting longer and are more intense this fallOct 27, 2024 7:46 am - Temperatures in the Chicago area have been unusually mild this fall, giving ragweed and other allergen-producing plants more time to grow.