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 ›
Health and fitness
From the community
American College of Health Care Administrators Gives Outstanding Education Award
Mary M. Harroun, MS, LNHA was awarded an Outstanding Education Award on a manual she authored called The GROW Program, written to assist nursing home … Read more ›
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
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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Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein & Vernon Hills June 2
For many volunteers, the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein & Vernon Hills (GLMV), scheduled for June 2 at … Read more ›
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Health Department Observes National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
The week preceding Memorial Day has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week. This year, the observance will take place May 21-27. In … Read more ›
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Two Mundelein residents presented with Nursing Excellence awards at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital honored two Mundelein residents at this year’s Nurses’ Week luncheon. Darnell Keeling, RN, who works in the hospital’s Ambulatory Administrative Support … 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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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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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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Lake County One of "Cleanest U.S. Counties" for Particle Pollution
The American Lung Association released its 13th annual State of the Air 2012 report that grades cities and counties based on the number of days … Read more ›
