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What to do if you’ve been diagnosed as prediabetic; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ March 15

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s March Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15, at Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, at Route 34, in Oswego. Why not...

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Kane County Sheriff’s CPR training March 13, 21, 24

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The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) are partners to offer free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to the public to equip community members with lifesaving skills. Twelve sessions will take place at various times March 13, 21, and 24, with a total of 288 spots...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet March 12

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their March membership meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to hear from Anodyne of Aurora, common warning signs and symptoms of diabetes

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, called hyperglycemia....

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‘Age is Only a Number’ fitness series March 3

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The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2025 with its next topic, “Age is Only a Number” Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Joanne Whiteside, MS, RN, NC-BC, a holistic and wellness nurse coach will lead an hour-long discussion on key...

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‘Age is Only a Number’ fitness series

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The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2025 with its next topic, “Age is Only a Number” Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Joanne Whiteside, MS, RN, NC-BC, a holistic and wellness nurse coach will lead an hour-long discussion on key...

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Aurora Lions volunteers drive vision-conservation focus

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Aurora Lions Club volunteers took their vision-conservation focus on the road Saturday, Feb. 1. Volunteers hosted an information table and performed youth vision screenings at Santori Aurora Public Library’s third annual Early Childhood Resource Fair. Jay Short, club first vice president and co-service chair, reported Lions volunteers provided 34 youth...

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Free youth vision exams at Feb. 1

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Aurora Lions Club will offer free youth vision exams at Santori Aurora Public Library’s third annual early childhood resource fair Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited to the family event for children through age...

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Kane County resource fair Jan. 14

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Batavia United Methodist Church, 8 N. Batavia Avenue, will be host to a Kane County resource fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. The event will showcase community organizations providing services in central Kane County. Kane County Health Department will feature free gun locks and Naloxone and...

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Aurora Lions free vision exams Jan. 18

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Aurora Lions Club will continue free vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. Aurora Lions conduct exams...

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Community Health

Diabetes Club has record year in growth and fundraising

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) had a record year increasing membership and fundraising, to allow our club to make three major donations to fight diabetes, in addition to providing one or more diabetes awareness events, each month. DCFV held two major fundraisers in 2024. Our...

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Introducing, AID Living Room: Free walk-in crisis support

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The Association for Individual Development (AID) Living Room, 309 New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, is available 24/7/365 for community members experiencing a mental health crisis. The Living Room offers a unique alternative to hospitalization for individuals in crisis who can be stabilized without medical intervention. Guests can practice coping skills,...

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Rep. Davis on Meridian and Northwestern

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Meridian Healthcare, a major health insurance provider, will no longer accept Northwestern Medicine in network beginning January 1st. In response to this decision, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) issued the following statement: “As the State Representative for the 75th District, I’m deeply concerned about the ongoing dispute between Meridian Healthcare...

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Aurora Lions Club free vision screenings

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Aurora Lions Club will continue free youth vision screenings Saturday, Dec. 21. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring children ages six months to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is...

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Diabetes Club to hold Lou Malnati’s fundraiser Dec. 9

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is holding their December “Mini Fundraiser”, at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 1720 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora, Monday, Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Join with our members and friends of DCFV, by ordering online at: loumalnatis.com, in the mobile...

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Explaining diabetes, common warning signs, treatments

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By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month will end November 30. However, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, year round, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, prediabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). Last week, I shared with readers of The Voice, what...

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month: What to do if you’ve been diagnosed as prediabetic

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The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work together, to bring about an awareness of diabetes and prediabetes in the Fox Valley area. Have you been recently diagnosed as being prediabetic, and wondering what you should do about it? Here’s what the American Diabetes Association has to say about prediabetes....

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Lions Club free vision exams Nov. 16

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Free vision exams by the Aurora Lions Club volunteers will be offered for children ages six months to 16 years from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance...

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Certain Kane County ZIP Codes at risk for lead

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In July, the Illinois Department of Public Health released a list of high-risk ZIP codes where testing for lead exposure in children residing there is mandatory. The high-risk ZIP codes in Kane County include 60109, 60110, 60120, 60121, 60123, 60144, 60151, 60505, 60506, and 60507. Under Illinois law, any child...

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Hines VA Hospital expands outpatient clinic hours

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Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital has expanded operating hours at its six outpatient clinics in suburban Chicago, with the final locations implementing new schedules in late September. The expanded hours seek to improve access to care and accommodate the diverse needs of community veterans. The locations and updated hours are:...

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