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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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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Free Fitness Week
NEWS RELEASEDATE: May 10, 2012CONTACT:Janet Vargas, Media LiaisonPhone: 630-834-8970, ext. 110Fax: 630-834-8982Email: Janet@vprd.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:VILLA PARK • Parks and Recreation is holding a Free Fitness … 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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Village President Cullerton adds his support for Villa Park dialysis facility
(VILLA PARK) – Villa Park Village President Tom Cullerton has joined area physicians, hospitals, local residents and their family members to support U.S. Renal Care’s … 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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Easter Seals Celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month by Offering Free Screenings in May
In celebration of Better Speech and Hearing Month, Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region will be providing free speech screenings for children and … Read more ›
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DuPage County One of "Cleanest U.S. Counties" for Ozone Air 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 ›
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Get out and 'Run for the Kids'
Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region is holding its 9th annual 5K run/2 mile walk titled, “Run for the Kids,” at 9 a.m. … 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 ›
