Articles filed under Health
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'A heart for change': Advocates celebrate voters' approval of mental health boardsNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - Voters in four suburban counties made a strong statement Tuesday about the importance of treating mental health. In referendums this fall, voters approved tax increases ...
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On suburban ballots Tuesday: Amendments, tax hikes, school projects and moreNov 07, 2022 4:30 am - Voters on Tuesday will weigh in on more than just who will represent them in Springfield and Washington. They'll also cast votes on ballot questions both local and state...
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Gallstones the result of hard bile depositsNov 06, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I had stabs of pain in the upper right side of my abdomen one day, so I did a telehealth session. The nurse said it might be gallstones and to see my doctor if it rep...
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Holiday tips for families with children who have developmental differencesNov 06, 2022 6:00 am - The holiday season is a busy time of year. Daily routines change between time away from school and work, gatherings and traveling. To be sure, holidays may be even more ...
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Cook County launches campaign to boost vaccination ratesNov 06, 2022 12:00 am - With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, along with an expected rise in cases of COVID, seasonal flu and RSV, Cook County is trying to get ahead of the wave by la...
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Are 'duplicates' a sign shopping has become a way to cope?Nov 05, 2022 7:00 am - Shopping when you really don't need anything is dangerous. It not only results in too much stuff and unneeded expense, but it also can result in “duplicates.” This cauti...
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The one with FriendsgivingNov 05, 2022 7:00 am - The TV sitcom "Friends" introduced the idea of "Friendsgiving" way back in 1994 - long before COVID-19 turned us into a national isolation ward. Even though restrictions...
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Illinois records 235 COVID-19 deaths in October, fewest since JulyNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - Illinois recorded 235 COVID-19 deaths in October, the fewest since July and the fourth-lowest monthly total since the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Illinois Depa...
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With opposition emerging, 708 mental health board supporters press their caseOct 29, 2022 1:00 am - Voters in several suburban townships and one county will decide Nov. 8 whether to authorize a tax increase to fund new community boards empaneled to address local mental...
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Daily Herald opinion: Mental health boards provide locally managed response to a scourge on lives and communitiesOct 25, 2022 1:00 am - Voters in communities in four collar counties are being asked this fall to support a funding mechanism that can address one of the most daunting issues afflicting our so...