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Blood Drive at USF February 14

The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting its next American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 14, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit…

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How to Convince Someone to Get Help for Their Mental Health

By Stan Popovich There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. Additionally, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the mental health help they need. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person…

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Resources to Manage Mental Health

By Stan Popovich Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health? Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places may be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away. As a result, here are 7 options you can use to start the process…

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How to Have Better Indoor Air Quality

You and your family can breathe easier this season if your air ducts are professionally cleaned. NAPSI – If your family is like most, you spend more time inside when it’s cold and dark outside. On the one hand, that can make this a great “together” time for enjoying baking, reading, board games, and movies.…

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Simple Steps for Best Spring Break Ever

NAPSI – Spring break is just around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare, whether that’s sunscreen to catch some rays, extra layers to hit the slopes, or fresh sheets to catch up on sleep. To make the most out of their time off, students should do some extra homework…

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Mental Health Facts That Can Help Someone You Know

By Stanley Popovich I dealt with fear and anxiety for more than years, and here are 21 facts I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long…

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Relay for Life Kankakee County Kick-off March 18

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kankakee County kicks-off to help end cancer at its 29th annual event on March 18 at Bourbonnais Municipal Center. Although the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, is not until June 8, work is beginning now to build the celebration that…

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Riverside Recognized for National Safe Sleep Program

Riverside Healthcare recently was recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “gold” designated hospital for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. “Safe sleep is incredibly important for infants, and Riverside works hard to ensure patients have the proper sleep education in order to keep their new…

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Boil Advisory Guidance for Food Establishments

A boil advisory has been issued for areas of Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Grant Park, Manteno, Aroma Park, Limestone, University Park, and Green Garden. Guidelines for Food Establishments: When a boil water advisory is issued that affects a food service establishment and the local health department does not indicate food service establishments must…

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A Boil Advisory Issued for Kankakee County

A boil advisory has been issued for areas of Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais, Grant Park, Manteno, Aroma Park, Limestone, University Park, and Green Garden. A “Boil Advisory” is a notice issued to water consumers to boil all drinking and culinary water for at least five minutes before use. A boil advisory is issued…

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Everyday Habits to Help Protect Against Illness This Season

(StatePoint) With only 8 percent of children and 21 percent of adults reporting receipt of the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine, less than half the population reporting receipt of a flu vaccine and just 20 percent of adults 60 and over reporting receipt of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, it’s no surprise rates of respiratory illnesses…

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Franciscan Health Designated IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence

Hospital among seven in Illinois, 177 in world to receive distinction. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields again has received the prestigious Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation. The achievement makes the hospital among seven in the state and 177 in the world to hold the distinction. Franciscan Health Dyer and…

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