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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DuPage Medical Group Expands Presence with Western Springs Family Medicine Practice
Western Springs, Ill. – DuPage Medical Group (DMG), the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in the Chicago area, is growing through the acquisition of two … 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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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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Miles for Milo: Spend your Mother's Day helping children and celebrating a solider!
LAGRANGE PARK, IL. – Pillars’ Buddy’s Place will host the 1st Annual Miles for Milo 5k Run/Walk on May 13th at Bullfrog Lake in Palos … 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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Loyola Pulmonologist Brings Specialized Care to Adults and Children
Erin M. Lowery, MD, MS, brings her expertise in caring for adult and pediatric pulmonary patients to Loyola University Health System. In addition, she is … Read more ›
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Baseball Players: Tips from Western Springs Physician to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Baseball season is here and the topic of overuse injuries is at the top of the batting order. Doctors are seeing more shoulder and elbow … 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 ›
