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Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise

CHICAGO-With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›

Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, seen here last October, is sponsoring a bill that cuts health care for the poor. (E. Jason Wambsgans / October 27, 2011)

Health care cuts gain steam in Illinois House

House lawmakers today pushed forward with deep cuts in the state’s health-care system for the poor, a plan that the fate of the state’s overall budget … Read more ›

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FITT-RX Family Fun Friday!

FITT-RX is hosting Family Fun Fridays on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month! On Friday, June 1st from 6:00-6:45pm, we will be having … Read more ›

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Clinical Trials are key to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical trials are the engine that powers medical progress. Through clinical trials, researchers test new ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and related … Read more ›

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EMH is first in DuPage County to perform single-site da Vinci surgery

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) became the first hospital in DuPage County to perform single incision robotic surgery with the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System. Led … Read more ›

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Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives

Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of … Read more ›

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Life Makeovers For Women

Women Business Owners Team Up to Offer Positive Support for Western Suburban Women Diane Beaulieu & Jennifer Weggeman are co-hosting a special event on May … Read more ›

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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 ›

CyberKnife Center of Chicago honors National Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May.
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CyberKnife Center of Chicago focuses on education during Brain Tumor Awareness Month

May marks the recognition of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Since its establishment in 2008, community organizations and support groups celebrate this month with increased … Read more ›

Amanda Riley, certified athletic trainer with ATI Physical Therapy, treats an injured athlete’s shoulder.
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Education and awareness is key to avoid baseball, softball and other sports injuries

The recent official start of baseball season . . . and mild weather . . . has guaranteed that kids everywhere are picking up their … Read more ›