Health & Fitness
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As COVID-19 case average rises 73% in two weeks, doctor says act as if omicron is in Illinois
Dec 6, 2021 7:03 PM - COVID-19 case averages shot up by 73% in two weeks, with higher spike in McHenry County, lesser in other suburbs. With omicron floating around, doctors push shots, at-home COVID-19 test kits. -
Day in the life of a patient advocate
Dec 5, 2021 9:34 AM - As a patient advocate, I find myself frequently representing the patient's interests in discussions with hospitals, doctors, nursing facilities and insurance companies. -
Immune system causes difference in UTI symptoms
Dec 5, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: A friend who is 74 years old had an episode recently where she suddenly sounded as though she had dementia. Her physician diagnosed it as an effect of a urinary tract infection. -
Grief over losing a pet is as real as any grief
Dec 4, 2021 6:00 AM - Recently I was reminded of how awful the death of a dear dog or cat is. Few most people, unless it happens to them, understand the grief that ensues if a loved pet companion dies.
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Why the COVID-19 vaccine for children is more important than ever
Dec 4, 2021 7:00 AM - One thing is universal with parents -- their No. 1 concern is the health and safety of their children. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the typical level of parental worry; many parents just take it one day at a time as the virus and its effects on our local and global community continue to evolve. -
Northwestern Medicine emergency departments donate to Turning Point, a local domestic violence organization
Dec 6, 2021 6:45 PM - Five local Northwestern Medicine emergency departments joined together to donate toiletry items to Turning Point, an organization in McHenry that supports families impacted by domestic violence. -
Elgin Road Warriors compete in national championships
Dec 6, 2021 11:34 AM - The Elgin Road Warriors is a youth running club based in Elgin. It started off with just three runners in 2016, and has come a long way these past 5 years. -
Portion of state hospitalizations from COVID-19 doubles in a month, 11,524 new cases Thursday
Dec 3, 2021 6:22 AM - Illinois public health officials reported the most COVID-19 cases in a single day so far in 2021 Thursday, but also the most test results in a day ever at 231,876. And COVID-19 patients account for 8% of all hospital patients in Illinois. -
People to be thankful for: Winfield resident to retire after more than 40 years at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton
Dec 2, 2021 6:00 AM - DuPage Care Center Recreation Therapy Coordinator Henry Parker of Winfield is retiring after 40 years on the job. Parker is held up as someone to be thankful for in terms of his decades of enriching the lives of residents in Wheaton who have been convalescing from injuries. -
Things to do Dec. 2-9: Holiday light shows, concerts, tree lightings, Santa brunches & more
Dec 3, 2021 10:37 AM - If you don't have weekend plans yet, the suburbs and city are teeming with options, from tree lightings to Santa runs to holiday shows to parades to light shows to concerts to festivals and more.
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