Health & Fitness
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Booster shots outpacing demand for initial round of COVID-19 vaccines
Oct 23, 2021 8:53 AM - After federal regulators approved booster shots for many of those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, several pharmacy chains began offering appointments. This as more people in Illinois already are getting COVID-19 booster shots each day than are receiving their first or second doses of the vaccine. -
Moving Day Chicago raises funds for Parkinson's disease research
Oct 24, 2021 9:35 AM - Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sunday, Oct. 24, at Soldier Field. -
What are the next steps toward vaccinating younger children?
Oct 22, 2021 6:23 AM - There's not much for parents and vaccine providers to do until federal regulators approve the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, which isn't expected until early November. -
Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendship
Oct 21, 2021 1:30 PM - The Elgin Golferettes, begun for women employees at the Elgin National Watch Co., recently celebrated its 70th anniversary.
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Why we walk: 'Tony's Team of Angels' walks in honor of family patriarch
Oct 21, 2021 8:00 AM - The Coleman family knew very little about Parkinson's disease when their patriarch, Tony, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2016. -
RAM's free medical, dental and vision clinic coming to Elgin Nov. 13-14
Oct 21, 2021 3:25 PM - Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will be in Elgin next month to provide free care. Volunteers are needed. -
Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sitesOct 20, 2021 10:31 PM - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by hosting six collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
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Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sites
Oct 20, 2021 10:29 PM - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by hosting six collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. -
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines, backs Moderna, J&J boosters -- but who can get them still TBD
Oct 20, 2021 6:31 PM - U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. But before more people roll up their sleeves, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consult an expert panel later this week before finalizing official recommendations for who should get boosters and when.
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Park Ridge man with lymphoma seeks a blood stem cell donor
Oct 20, 2021 3:26 PM - A Park Ridge man recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma is seeking a blood stem cell donor. He and his family have partnered with DKMS to hold a drive-through registration drive on Saturday, Oct. 23.
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