Articles filed under Health
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Mega-health deals bloom in July: Anthem paying $48 billion for CignaJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Anthem is buying rival Cigna for $48 billion in a deal that would create the nation's largest health insurer by enrollment, covering about 53 million U.S pati...
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How landmark Americans with Disabilities Act changed 3 livesJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years ago on Sunday expanded opportunities and accessibility for millions of people with disabilities. These three ...
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How you can fight all the mosquitoes you're seeingJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - This summer's torrential downpours, coupled with more recent steamy temperatures, has created a comfortable atmosphere for the pesky, biting bugs that make enjoying the ...
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Central DuPage, Lake Forest hospitals ranked in 'Best Hospitals' listJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital were among three Northwestern Medicine hospitals that were recog...
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Airlines understand biofuels will power air travel in futureJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - NEW YORK — The number of global fliers is expected to more than double in the next two decades. In order to carry all those extra passengers, airlines are turning to a t...
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Presence medical center name new executiveJul 21, 2015 1:00 am - Presence Holy Family Medical Center and Presence Resurrection Medical Center has named Yolande Wilson-Stubbs, EMBA, RN, BSN, new regional chief operations officer, long-...
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Report: ACA plans have a third fewer providers than employer-based plansJul 19, 2015 7:36 am - Consumers who signed up for coverage on health insurance exchanges last year have access to one-third fewer doctors and hospitals, on average, than people who have insur...
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New Web site could help you find the top surgeons near youJul 19, 2015 7:32 am - One of the most frustrating experiences for consumers is choosing a doctor for surgery. Now a nonprofit consumers group has come out with a free surgeon rating tool that...
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Centegra to host health fest in Huntley SaturdayJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Centegra Health System will host a Family Health Fest and touch a truck event Saturday to mark the progress in construction of its Huntley hospital. The fest is set for ...
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New clash with Big Coal set as Obama proposes curbs on water pollutionJul 16, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Thursday announced plans to strengthen protections for streams and rivers near coal mines, setting up a potential clash with...