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So, who can get which booster shots now? Here's a quick guide
Oct 23, 2021 8:54 AM - The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines all have federal approval as booster shots now. But who is really eligible for which booster shots? Here's a quick guide based on CDC guidelines. -
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. -
Amita Health splitting up health care system, says it needs to be nimble
Oct 21, 2021 5:10 PM - Six years after merger between AdventHealth and Alexian Brothers, Amita Health is splitting up. The change allows the hospital organizations to be more nimble, officials say. -
The last nun? Sister Leticia's retirement at St. Joseph Hospital could end nearly 120-year streak
Oct 21, 2021 11:33 AM - Sister Leticia Lapid is retiring from her ministry as a spiritual care chaplain at Amita St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. The hospital was founded by Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1902. If another nun isn't hired to replace her, it will be the first time in the hospital's history a nun working there. -
Former NorthShore gynecologist sentenced for abusing patients
Oct 20, 2021 6:44 PM - A former NorthShore obstetrician/gynecologist has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting that he sexually abused two of his former patients during exams.
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White House details plans to vaccinate children age 5-11
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Advocate fires 400+ workers who refused vaccines
Oct 20, 2021 3:37 PM - Advocate Aurora Health, the largest hospital system in Illinois and Wisconsin, has fired more than 400 employees who refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
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NCH named America's 100 Best for stroke care for 6 years in a row
Oct 20, 2021 8:53 AM - NCH is one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. -
Recovery Centers of America opens South Elgin locationOct 19, 2021 3:05 PM - Recovery Centers of America has opened an outpatient treatment facility at 460 Briargate Drive in South Elgin, just ten minutes from RCA's St. Charles inpatient treatment center.
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Life Spine responds to patent infringement lawsuitOct 18, 2021 3:06 PM - Huntley-based medical device company Life Spine Inc. Monday said it will vigorously fight allegations of patent infringement filed last week by Pennsylvania-based Globus Medical Inc.
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