Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital awarded Julianne Brennan, RN, of McHenry the “Professional Practice Evaluation” Nursing Excellence award at this year’s Nurses’ Week luncheon. Brennan works … Read more ›
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McHenry resident presented with Nursing Excellence award by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
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Special Olympian Inspires Others to Get Fit and Test Their Limit
Chicago, IL — 22-year-old, 5-foot-tall Marc Isabel is quite a celebrity at Charter Fitness of Sycamore. In fact, he is an inspiration to people to … 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 ›
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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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Martial arts – the elixir of success in any sport or activity
Many sports and other activities are mutually supportive in terms of developing the physical capacity and coordination to compete and/or succeed. Consider NFL athletes, such … Read more ›
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Belly Dancing in the Grove
Looking for a way to get in shape, connect with others and celebrate the divine feminine within yourself all at once? Welcome to Belly Dancing … 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 ›
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McHenry Resident Terry Mazurkiewicz Raising Awareness, Funds to Help End Multiple Sclerosis
After 20 years, Terry Mazurkiewicz has found a way to use his sales and marketing experience for a cause near and dear to his heart … 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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Charter Fitness Gives Free Gym Passes to On-Leave Military Personnel
Chicago, IL — Charter Fitness is giving a free gym pass to any member of the military who is on short-term leave from active duty. … Read more ›
