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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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Choose to Move: Five Ways to Help Manage Osteoarthritis

(StatePoint) Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 32.5 million U.S. adults. OA is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to limited function. OA of the knee is the most common type, affecting more than 12 million Americans ages 65 and older. The…

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Tips on How to Discuss Mental Health with Others

By Stan Popovich It can be frustrating to struggle with mental health and get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there are usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you. As a result, here are some suggestions on how…

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How to Stop Constant Worrying

By Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about family, a job, health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary. As a result, here are some tips on how…

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Six Reasons Why One Should Get Mental Health Help

By Stan Popovich Many people underestimate the impact mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments. As…

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Simmons Cancer Institute Accepting Research Internship Applications

Applications for the 2024 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through February 26. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research, with a focus on cancer. Established in…

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