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Virus surge in Illinois brings stricter mask mandates

On July 27, 2021July 28, 2021 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki Illinois will have new COVID-19 guidance on face coverings after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance Tuesday to reflect that even individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks while indoors in areas of the country where the virus is surging. CDC...

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HealthCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Health Jerry Nowicki

Illinois warns of COVID-19 variants

On June 29, 2021June 30, 2021 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday as positivity rates and hospitalizations continued to decline but variants of the virus have proven to be more transmissible and dangerous to those who are not vaccinated. The governor cited a central Illinois youth camp that has...

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HealthGluten Glyphosate Health Larry Frieders

Gluten problems linked to strong levels of glyphosate

On June 29, 2021June 28, 2021 By admin

Gluten. Yes or no? Gluten is a protein naturally found in some grains, including wheat, barley, and rye, but not oats. It acts as a binder, holding food together. It adds an elastic quality. Without gluten, the dough would rip easily. Gluten is most often associated with wheat and wheat-containing...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders MSG

Gelatin, an MSG, contains not much food value to like

On June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 By admin

MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate), is a food additive suspected of causing reactions such as muscle pains, heart palpitations, facial pressure, headaches, nausea, flushing, tingling, chest heaviness, and numbness. MSG symptom complex is different than an allergy and not yet clearly understood. Because sensitivity to MSG is not a true allergy,...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders

Quick reaction often in conflict with natural process

On May 4, 2021May 3, 2021 By admin

A young mother called one morning to tell me her five-year-old son was vomiting and asked what she could do. I suggested the standard of rest, sips of Pedialyte, or Gatorade (not the sugar-free versions), and time. Later that day, when the vomiting hadn’t stopped, the mother called her pediatrician...

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National Guard assists Aurora vaccination

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

The State of Illinois is sending a National Guard unit to help at the Aurora COVID-19 vaccination site. Currently, seven members of the National Guard are stationed at the Aurora location. The additional 18-member Illinois National Guard unit will arrive at the Aurora location April 27. The Aurora vaccination site...

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Events HealthCOVID-19 vaccine Health

Tuesday Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic canceled

On April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 By admin

Following guidance from the CDC to pause on the usage of Johnson & Johnson vaccines, the State of Illinois has canceled the clinic scheduled Tuesday, April 13, at the State-run Mass Vaccination Site at 970 N. Lake Street in Aurora. The 1,000 appointments scheduled for today can be rescheduled for...

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Government HealthHealth Kane County Kane County Health Department

Kane County healthy ranking rests at seventh best in State

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

Kane County is among the healthiest counties in Illinois according to the annual County Health Rankings, released recently by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). Rankings show Kane County is seventh healthiest in Illinois out of 102 counties. The rankings are available at www.countyhealthrankings.org. “The County Health Rankings...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders Salt

Salt has its place: On the table, on both good and bad lists

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Salt, table salt, sodium chloride, NaCl, has a history that stretches back millennia. It’s mentioned several times in old texts, including the Bible, and it would be rare to find anyone who doesn’t know what it is and what it’s used for. Until recently salt has been on the good...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders Medicine Prescription Prescriptions

We can decide for ourselves on medicine, prescriptions

On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 By admin

We can decide for ourselves. Pharmacists often talk to their customers. One refrain that seems woven throughout every conversation about prescriptions is both a question and a complaint. Customers ask, “Why do I have to take these medicines for the rest of my life when I feel so bad using...

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HealthCOVID-19 Health

Free COVID-19 Care to Start Monday, Feb. 22

On February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 By admin

There will be free COVID-19 care to start Monday, Feb. 22 at Restore Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity 2303 West Indian Trail Road, Aurora. The hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday. No appointment necessary No symptoms to get tested Completely FREE Open to the public For...

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HealthAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital COVID-19 vaccine Health

Vaccines at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

On February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By admin

"#I got mine" stickers were issued to people receiving first COVID-19 vaccine shots (Moderna) Sunday, Jan. 31, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital-Wellness Center in Downers Grove.

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HealthCOVID-19 Health Larry Frieders

Position on COVID-19 unchanged from June 2020

On February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 By admin

The following column is from June 4, 2020, and continues to be my position today: “I am very careful, and hopefully humble in knowing that I don’t know everything about this disease.” Dr. Anthony Fauci said these words May 13, 2020 during a virtual Senate hearing. After more than 50...

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Kane County veterans: Sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

On January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By admin

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...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders

Truly OK not to be OK; we can find hope

On January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 By admin

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...

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Government HealthCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Health Raymon Troncoso

COVID-19 cases steady in State

On December 29, 2020December 30, 2020 By admin

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,...

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GovernmentAurora Buddy the Elf Health

Buddy the Elf gives Christmas Message, Public Health Reminders for Aurora

On December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 By admin

Aurora families were surprised with a special Christmas message this morning from a famous movie character. Buddy, the Elf from the hit movie and musical Elf, made an appearance on the City’s social media channels on this cold holiday morning, bringing both Christmas greetings and an important reminder to focus...

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HealthCOVID-19 Health Testing

Mobile COVID-19 Testing in Elgin and Hampshire Next Week

On December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 By admin

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Tuesday, Dec. 1 that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County next week to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. The dates are: • Monday, Dec. 7 at Elgin Sports Complex,...

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Events HealthCookie and Candy Walk Events Health United Methodist Church of Plano

Plano Walks canceled in December

On November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 By admin

The United Methodist Church of Plano will not be host to a Cookie and Candy Walk in December, nor a Christmas Sale that was scheduled for December 5. Due to the current COVID-19 situation and valuing the safety and health of all, these events are canceled at this time. We...

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Statewide Tier 3 Mitigation as of November 20

On November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 By admin

With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across Illinois, governor JB Pritzker announced the entire State of Illinois will be under Tier 3 Mitigations as of Friday, Nov. 20, with a number of areas/industries being placed “on pause” until further notice and others still remaining open, but with additional restrictions....

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