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New procedure giving COPD patients hope, relief WGN-TV

WebWith no treatment options other than oxygen, a new procedure – and tiny device – is helping patients breathe a sigh of relief. Carol Folan has lived with emphysema and COPD for years. But in

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Medical Watch Chicago WGN TV

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West Side hospital hosts first-ever health fair for women

WebCHICAGO — In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the Humboldt Park Health Center — in collaboration with Near North Health — …

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Community mental health center for youth opens in West Town

WebUpdated: Jan 26, 2024 / 07:26 PM CST. SHARE. CHICAGO — A new mental health center on the city’s West Side is now open. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin was on hand to help …

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The cost of migrant health care in Cook County WGN-TV

WebThat breaks down to about $2.2 million dollars a month – a number expected to grow to $3.75 million in the months ahead. The chief medical officer for Cook County …

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Tinley Park moving forward with plans to convert site of former …

WebTINLEY PARK, Ill. — The Tinley Park-Park District is moving ahead with plans to turn the site of a former mental health center into a sprawling recreation …

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W.H.O wants more bird flu monitoring — and other health news

WebMedical Watch Digest for April 19 Concerns about the potential for bird flu to spread among humans.The World Health Organization is calling for more tracking and preparation. H5N1 is a highly infec…

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MedWatch Digest: A 77% jump in cancer cases is expected by …

WebThe number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 77% by 2050, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s International …

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Cook County Health warns of possible measles exposures at these …

WebAnyone who was at the Arlington Heights facility between noon and 2 p.m. should call the Cook County Department of Public Health at 708-836-8600. Anyone who …

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Gov. Pritzker announces state's partnership with Google to help

WebIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker has introduced a new phase to his behavioral health services initiative, and it includes a partnership with a huge tech company. In a press …

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Delaying menopause: Groundbreaking women’s health research …

WebFrom hot flashes and mood shifts to more serious symptoms, menopause can be a challenging chapter for many women. Now, a Yale scientist hopes to re-calculate …

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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking …

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Illinois, Chicago health departments celebrate response to measles …

WebCHICAGO — The heads of the Illinois and Chicago health departments are taking a victory lap on their response to the ongoing measles outbreak. “The response …

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Data shows decline in overdose deaths in DuPage County

WebFor the first time in more than a decade, drug overdose deaths declined in DuPage County.They were down 24-percent last year compared to the previous year. …

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Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef over potential E.

WebA nationwide health alert has been issued for Greater Omaha ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a particular strain of …

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Positive case of measles confirmed in Will County, health officials say

WebThe ongoing measles outbreak in Chicago has spread to another county. The Will County Health Department announced in a news release on its website that it …

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Weekend Break: West suburban community offers people a …

WebOn Sunday's Weekend Break, Christine Flores checks out the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Community Health and Wellness Fair. The fair runs from …

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Some Chicago area hospitals requiring masks again as respiratory

WebCHICAGO — Some Chicago area hospitals and other facilities are returning their mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise. Rush is one provider that …

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South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors

WebLim Hyun-taek, incoming head of the Korean Medical Association (KMA), speaks during a press conference at the KMA building in Seoul, South Korea, on March …

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Chicago Health warns of possible measles exposure on CTA buses, …

WebCHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning locals about possible measles exposure at several city locations. CDPH says the following …

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Secret Service agent removed from Harris’s security detail after

WebA member of Vice President Harris’s security detail was removed over a behavioral issue, the Secret Service confirmed to The Hill. The Secret Service special …

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Elementary nurse in Arlington Heights under investigation for …

WebARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — An elementary nurse is under investigation in Arlington Heights for the alleged “misuse” of prescription medication intended for …

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