Articles filed under Health
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Brother tops brother to win Fox Valley MarathonSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - For a pair of running brothers, the first time at the Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon has proved to be the charm. Running his first marathon, Jeff Wysong of Chicago ...
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Abbott sells eye surgery products unit to Johnson & JohnsonSep 16, 2016 1:00 am - The fate of 5,300 workers in a unit sold Friday by Libertyville Township-based Abbott could be determined when the $4.3 billion deal closes early next year. The unit, ca...
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Behind health law's 'growing pains,' more serious problems?Sep 15, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama told insurers this week his health care overhaul has had some growing pains. But with premiums rising and marquee insurers baili...
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Daily Herald, Amita seeking college students for health care design challengeSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - The Daily Herald is teaming up with Amita Health and college students from across the Chicago area for an all-night brainstorming session to come up with innovative idea...
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Cook County sick-leave bill sparks suburban controversySep 12, 2016 5:30 am - A proposed Cook County law that would allow even part-time workers to earn up to five paid sick days a year is raising the concern of some Northwest suburban business or...
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Arianna Huffington wants to sell your boss on office napsSep 11, 2016 7:16 am - Weeks after leaving her eponymous news website to launch a corporate wellness service called Thrive, Arianna Huffington has hired former New York Times and Google execut...
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Elgin mental hospital to house more prisoners, fewer civilian patientsSep 09, 2016 1:00 am - Up to 44 prisoners needing significant mental health care will be moved to the Elgin Mental Health Center in the coming months, state officials announced Friday. The mov...
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Momentum builds on Naperville panel to raise tobacco age to 21 buildsSep 09, 2016 1:00 am - Naperville officials who are considering raising the age to buy tobacco to 21 know it won't change the rules in nearby towns or stop all teens from finding a way to smok...
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Government survey shows health insurance gains slowingSep 07, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's progress in getting more people covered by health insurance slowed significantly this year, the government confirmed Wednesday in a report...
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Gov't survey confirms slowdown in US health insurance gainsSep 06, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's progress in getting more people covered by health insurance slowed significantly this year, the government confirmed Wednesday in a report...