Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
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Study: People Raised in Rural Environments Less Likely to Develop Allergies
A newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki confirms that people who grow up in rural environments are less likely to develop autoimmune … Read more ›
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Opera Student Recovers from Brain Surgery, Returns to Singing
To say singing saved 25 year old Sandra Marante’s life is no stretch; in fact, if you ask her, she’ll tell you it saved her … Read more ›
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Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery
When Georgann Maurice and her husband Ray took a trip to Mexico this winter, they spent time walking along the beach and kayaking on the … Read more ›
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Chicago White Sox Medical Team Addresses Dangers of Over Practice for Young Athletes During Free May 10 Webinar
Hinsdale/Western Springs Physicians and Chicago White Sox Assistant Athletic Trainer Discuss Rise in Injuries and Prevention Strategies for Overhead Athletes CHICAGO, IL, May 3, 2012 … Read more ›
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Maybe laughter is the best cure of all
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund This being National Humor Month, it’s a pretty good month to remember one of your Illinois neighbors, Hunter … Read more ›
116 sickened in nationwide salmonella outbreak
A nationwide salmonella outbreak has now sickened 116 people, with a new case reported in Illinois, federal health officials said Wednesday. The newest case in … Read more ›
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'Operation Feed Our Seniors' Fund-Raiser to Aid Homebound Seniors
Due to recent cuts in State and Federal funding, 50 homebound seniors in Kane County have been dropped from the local Golden Diners home-delivered meal … Read more ›
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Northwestern Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Recognized with Level 4 Designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
The Northwestern University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a Level 4 epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy … Read more ›
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Knee Injury Prevention Class for Female Athletes
Come learn the PEP (Prevent injury and Enhance Performance) program, shown to decrease knee injuries in female athletes!! Participants will learn firsthand how to perform … Read more ›
