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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Nursing Magnet Status: Best for Nurses, Physicians & Patients
May is a very special month for us as we celebrate National Nurses Week from May 6th to the 12th. Whether it’s in the hospital, … Read more ›
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Cook County's Air Quality Slowly Improving
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 ›
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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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Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K to Benefit Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute
Registration is open for the 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K which will raise funds for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI), … Read more ›
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Healthcare Reforming Itself: Patient-Centered Medical Home Programs
Surprisingly, the issue of healthcare reform has been fueling political debates since 1912, when former President Theodore Roosevelt championed the cause of national healthcare for … Read more ›
Chicago mainstay for visually impaired shines light on suburbs
A century-old Chicago institution for people with visual impairments has made Glenview its second home. The Chicago Lighthouse officially opened the doors of its first … Read more ›
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The tricks your body plays about weight loss
The nurse is in By Chris Hammerlund DEAR CHRIS: I am a serial dieter and generally have mixed results. Sometimes, a diet that worked before … Read more ›
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Movie food gets a one-star rating for health
THE NURSE IS IN By Chris Hammerlund Dear Chris: So I just got back from the theater with our three kids and it appears as … Read more ›
