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Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state …

WebSPRINGFIELD – Immigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that …

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Ask the doctors: Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks

WebQ: I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot …

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‘A transformative force’: Lurie Children’s Hospital breaks ground …

WebSix months after receiving approval, Lurie Children’s Hospital broke ground Tuesday on a new 75,000-square-foot outpatient center expected to open in …

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Vaccine drive-thru, other upgrades eyed for McHenry County …

WebThe McHenry County Department of Health’s Crystal Lake facility soon could have a drive-thru vaccine space and improved access for those with disabilities, among …

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Document your life, medical info for emergencies

WebPrecious seconds can be saved if a paramedic responding to an emergency has access to all of the patient’s medical information, including health history, …

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More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why …

WebIt’s easier than ever for doctors to prescribe a key medicine for opioid addiction since the U.S. government lifted an obstacle last year. But despite the looser restrictions …

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How hospitals can better educate patients and families

WebThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) describe it as “proactive communication and partnered decision-making between health care providers …

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Are physician assistants taking over health care

WebWhen you make an appointment with a physician, it’s becoming more and more likely that you will be seen, not by an MD, but by a physician assistant (PA). These …

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Northwest Community Hospital proposes $86.8 million cancer …

WebNorthwest Community Healthcare has proposed construction of a $86.8 million cancer treatment center on a portion of the sprawling former Motorola Solutions …

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Recovery Centers of America moves outpatient care to St. Charles

WebRecovery Centers of America has opened a new outpatient facility in St. Charles. Services include family support, 12-step meetings, psychiatric services, RESCU …

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Northwest Community's new outpatient medical center opens in …

WebNorthwest Community Healthcare this week opened its new outpatient care center in Schaumburg, consolidating the services of two former 40-year-old buildings. …

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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital opens …

WebNorthwestern Medicine Marianjoy Hospital is combining inpatient and outpatient services into a new Procedure Center. The new 2,900-square-foot center, …

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Collaboration for Equitable Health improves rates of colorectal …

WebIn a concerted effort to reduce health disparities and improve access to care for colorectal cancer screenings in Chicago, Sinai Chicago Health System (Sinai), …

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Kane County Health Department unveils ‘Your Story Matters’ …

WebAmid the growing number of overdose-related deaths attributed to opioid and fentanyl use, the Kane County Health Department is launching “Your Story Matters” to …

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Illinois sees seasonal bump in COVID-19 infections after ‘mild’ year

WebDespite a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases throughout Illinois, public health officials say 2023 was a fairly "mild" year for the respiratory ailment that has killed more …

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Arlington Heights school nurse on administrative leave amid …

WebA nurse at an Arlington Heights elementary school has been placed on administrative leave amid allegations of switching out prescription medication intended …

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Kane Co. proposes $39M public health overhaul with remaining …

WebKane County officials will fast track a vote on using $18 million in COVID cash on a $39 million new building for the county health department. The plan also …

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‘There are a lot of ways you can save somebody’: 5 Lake County …

WebA pilot program intended to help people with chronic medical conditions in their homes and reduce the number of calls to 911 for primary care is set to launch in …

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Mental health advice for Chicago sports fans

WebIf you’re a fan of the Bears, Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks or Bulls, I propose that we declare a moratorium on all news, concern and hope for those teams” fortunes for one …

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What a care manager is — and isn’t

WebCare managers do a lot. Their job is to reduce treatment costs and hospitalization rates, eliminate unnecessary and redundant testing, prevent adverse …

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West Chicago ER doctor named to ‘40 Under 40’ List

WebThe National Hispanic Medical Association and the National Hispanic Health Foundation awarded Dr. Jessica Muñoz from West Chicago the “40 Under 40” award on …

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The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $50,000 in …

WebThe Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $50,000 in Capital Funding at its April 23 meeting at the Township Senior Center. The board awarded …

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Measles outbreak hits Chicago: Kane County urges vaccination …

WebJames Fuller. In response to the Chicago area's largest measles outbreak in recent memory, Kane County’s lead health authority is advising residents to verify their …

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