Active Senior Expo in Warrenville
Jean Benson of Aurora gets a blood-pressure check at Active Senior Expo Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville.
Hospital at Home real challenge: Medical reimbursement
Last of three parts The second part is at thevoice.us/hospitals-at-home-save-lives-save-money-efficient Hospitals in the United States consider a concept known as “hospital at home.” Writer Nate Berg had a piece published in FastCompany, a magazine and on online journal. “But the hospital-at-home model still has one main hurdle: Reimbursement from Medicare
Abortion main issue: Pritzker
By Peter Hancock Democratic Party governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday this week that abortion rights will be a central issue in the 2022 election, not just in his bid for reelection, but in races up and down the ballot. That includes races for Congress and the Illinois Supreme Court as
Good health view today personal and subjective
Commonly, a profession is a paid occupation, one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification. Someone talented at a sport, for example, who works diligently at perfecting her skills, is a professional athlete when she gets paid for playing her sport. Most of us could paint a house, and
Reader’s Voice: Early prevention the best solution
August 8, 2022Dear editor; The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a national health emergency. The first case was diagnosed May 19. By June 3, there were 21 cases and now, we are up to more than 10,000. What did authorities do to prevent the first few cases from spreading? If
Illinois government will contact other states
By Peter Hancock Democratic Party governor JB Pritzker said this week that he is actively reaching out to businesses in Indiana and other states that recently have passed restrictive abortion laws in hopes of luring those companies to Illinois. “Well, all ready I’ve reached out to companies that are affected
State declares disaster for monkeypox virus
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker issued a public health emergency declaration and declared Illinois a disaster area in response to the monkeypox virus Monday this week, a move his assistants said would help mobilize resources. The governor’s office personnel said the proclamation will aid in moving vaccines to the
Danger ahead, or threshold of Golden Age?
Scott Adams is the creator of the comic strip Dilbert. He’s the successful author of non-Dilbert-related works, including a popular novel called “The Religion War.” He recently proclaimed that we are all living at the threshold of the Golden Age. How can anyone possibly think that things are improving when
Suicidal help number, 988, active
The phone number 988 is now active across the United States for those who are experiencing a suicidal crisis, mental health crisis, and/or emotional distress. You can: • Call 988 or • Text 988 or• Chat online at 988Lifeline.org/chat Those in need of care will be connected to trained and
JB Pritzker COVID case mild
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office personnel announced Tuesday, July 19three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Fla.. Pritzker’s press office indicated he is experiencing mild symptoms and has received the anti-viral medication
Fresh First Program provides healthy food for kids
Aurora children are building healthy eating habits this Summer, in part because of a new program which provides free fruits and vegetables, available at the Farmers Markets.
Aurora sprays mosquitos for Summer season
Aurora has begun mosquito spraying for the Summer season.
Surprises happy gifts, even in drug ineffectiveness
Popular for decades, the Doris Day song, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)”, speaks directly to a belief system that many people want to disagree with. There’s a deeply-held trust that everything is caused by something else, often referred to as cause-and-effect. It appears that way, but what
Wesley United Methodist Church host to free COVID testing
The ECHO Group, an Aurora non profit, is offering free COVID-19 testing at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Use door 3 on the church’s southwest side. Tests are offered from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Walk-ins are welcome.
Aurora Noon Lions Club offers vision screenings
Aurora Noon Lion Becky Dunnigan, left, receives a vision screening from technician Dave Johnson of Mattoon at Blackberry Farm in Aurora June 22.
15th annual Aurora Health Fair at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora
Jean Benson of Aurora, right, receives a shingles vaccination from a Blue Cross technician Saturday, June 11, at the 15th annual Aurora Health Fair at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
It works: Drug prevention education
By Marcel Gemme The U.S. drug epidemic is at its worst point ever, largely thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The two public-health crises collided in early 2020, to magnify the growing problem of drug overdoses and addiction in virtually every state and culminating in more than 100,000 overdose deaths for
Aurora Opens Cooling Center as Temperatures Rise This Week
A hot weather streak this week can cause temperatures to top more than 100 degrees with the heat index. The City of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and is opening a centrally located cooling center. The Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Avenue, is
Survey: State residents moderate on abortion issue
By Peter Hancock A new survey released this week suggests Illinoisans are more moderate on the issue of abortion than the current Democratic Party-controlled General Assembly, but it is unclear whether that will cost Democrats votes in November. The poll by the Chicago-based firm Ogden & Fry, which is owned
Kane County Vax Hub in Batavia open June 11
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced additional COVID vaccination appointments this month at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia. The Kane Vax Hub at 501 N. Randall Street in Batavia will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11. All vaccines will be available for all groups,