By Jerry Nowicki Two more regions of the State moved to Phase 4 COVID-19 guidelines, meaning five of 11 regions can now allow both indoor dining and organized sports. Region 1 in northwest Illinois and Region 2 in north-central Illinois each moved to Phase 4, which allows for indoor dining
Following a sustained improvement in positivity rates, ICU bed availability, and the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) stated that Regions 8 and 9 are on track to move to Tier 1 of the Restore Illinois plan, Tuesday. Most notably, under
First of two parts Investigation finds airborne pesticides near schools, parks, and homes surrounded by farm fields. A report found in The Defender Children’s Health Defense News & Views: “The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting found atrazine, dimethenamid, permethrin, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-TP, all are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can lead to
By Robert W. Panton, MDElmwood Park At a time when Illinois lawmakers should be supporting health-care heroes who are working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, we instead receive unwelcome new legislation that will drive up the costs of practicing medicine in Illinois and send more physicians packing to move to
By Jerry Nowicki The State’s COVID-19 seven-day average case positivity rate dropped to 5.7% Tuesday, the lowest it has been since October 23, 2020. The positivity rate peaked at 13.2% on a rolling average as of November 13, 2020 and the entire State entered strict Tier 3 mitigations November 20.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and National Football League (NFL) have awarded a grant to VNA Health Care in Aurora and Bolingbrook to safely increase cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funding was made possible through ACS’s partnership with the NFL and the League’s Crucial Catch campaign. This
Kane County veterans assistance commission superintendent Jacob Zimmerman is encouraging Kane County veterans enrolled in the health-care system through Hines VA Hospital to schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “I want to emphasize that all enrolled-veterans, age 65 and older, are eligible now,” Zimmerman said. “This is huge
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) provided COVID-19 vaccine to more than 2,100 health care workers at two clinics last week. KCHD was assisted by volunteers from 14 Kane County area agencies. “The clinics were a true community effort,” said KCHD interim executive director Kathy Fosser. “We thank all the
By Grace Barbic The Statewide seven-day rolling COVID-19 case positivity rate remained below eight percent for a third consecutive day Tuesday after decreasing for a fourth straight day. Tuesday’s seven-day rolling positivity rate was 7.5%, a decrease of one-tenth of a percentage point from Monday. Illinois reported 6,642 new confirmed
A person’s overall well-being is not solely concerned with the physical body. There is a spiritual part and a mental element. Yes, three components of a single concept we refer to as health. The easiest to wrap our heads around is the physical. Our shared physical senses can detect variances
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Monday that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County this month to provide COVID-19 tests to the community: • Saturday, Jan. 16, Hampshire High School, 1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire; • Sunday, Jan.
By Raymon Troncoso Illinois reported its third consecutive day with more than 100 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday. Meanwhile, most statistics the State uses to measure progress in combatting the coronavirus ticked up slightly. Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,644 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois,
So, we now have vaccines for COVID-19 pandemic. My, oh my! One wonders just how effective they will be because of the rush to get them into production. The manufacturers have made some claims, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have signed off on them. Human beings will believe
At Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, intensive care nurse, Marsha Helland, right, prepares to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Last of two parts The previous article is at thevoice.us/mapping-brain-thoughts-on-technological-horizon Dr. Joseph Mercola wrote in the Children’s Defense Fun on brain mapping: “At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 meeting, panelists suggest that different ways of scanning the brain and brain mapping could be incorporated into the legal system and
First of two parts If brain mapping becomes mainstream, it could have major implications for the legal system. Even if a person chooses not to confess, his or her brain could be tapped to do it to reveal thoughts.. Dr. Joseph Mercola: “At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 meeting,
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. • Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elgin
By Sarah Mansur A COVID-19 outbreak at the veterans home in LaSalle that has killed a quarter of the residents over the span of a few weeks has prompted the chairman of a state House committee to open an investigation into the deaths. “I don’t know what it is or
By Jerry Nowicki Another 125 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were reported to have died in the previous 24 hours Tuesday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, to bring the death toll to 12,403 since the pandemic began. That came as the State reported another 12,542 new
Here is a correction to this Reader’s Voice The Moderna final phase study came up with 196 cases (not the 19 listed incorrectly) of COVID-19. One individual among the 30 severe cases did die, which was listed. Mary Goetsch wrote in the addendum that she calculated the incidence rate of
