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HealthAurora COVID-19 vaccine Health National Guard

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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HealthCOVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine Health Kane County

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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Breaking Government HealthCOVID-19 Government Health

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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HealthHealth Larry Frieders

Identification, treatment, important for hypothyroidism

On November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 By admin

Some individuals are walking around with low levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). They’re surviving with fatigue, sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, hoarseness, weakness, high cholesterol, muscle aches, tenderness, stiffness, pain, swelling of joints, thinning hair, depression, impaired memory, and more. They know they aren’t healthy, but the...

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Events HealthAurora Events Flu shot Health

Flu Shot Friday in Aurora extended

On October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 By admin

In collaboration with the city of Aurora government, VNA will be extending Flu Shot Fridays at Phillips Park through the following dates and times: • Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 4 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m.. “VNA...

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HealthCOVID-19 Health Larry Quick

State COVID-19 lockdown created unintended consequences

On October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 By admin

By Larry Quick Last of 12 parts Illinois and the Sweden share a few things in common, not many, but a few. Perhaps the most noticeable is population size. Illinois has a population of approximately 12.5 Million residents and Sweden has a population of approximately 10.2 Million residents. Another common...

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Government HealthCOVID-19 Health Kane County Health Department

Mitigation requirements in Kane County: No indoor seating

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning Friday, October 23 for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals)...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders

Discussion on the healthful, beneficial, uses of tonic water

On September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 By admin

I read an article in a local newspaper that seemed to suggest that drinking tonic water helps relieve leg cramps. I did a little research and found two things, each the opposite of the other. One side claims that daily small doses of tonic water can help relieve pain and...

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