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Orland Park police participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Orland Park Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across the country for the annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Residents are encouraged to drop off no longer needed prescription medications to the Orland Park Police Station from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The station is located at 15100 S. […]

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‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale

They’re back! The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. The resale features quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a bag to fill for a $10 donation. They also have vintage quilts […]

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Dr. Omar Hamoui to Lead Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart, Vascular Institute

Omar M. Hamoui, MD, has been named the new medical director of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart and Vascular Institute and brings more than 20 years of personalized cardiology care experience and academic expertise to his new role. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hamoui to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Heart and Vascular Institute,” said […]

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Wire Brush Bristles: The Worst BBQ Ingredient

Why hundreds of people in the U.S. are sent to the emergency room each year. As Americans enjoy grilling their burgers, chicken, vegetables, and more, there’s one ingredient you want to steer clear of – parts of the metal grill brush! Those short, metal brushes used to clean a grill result in approximately 150-200 medical […]

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Taking a Deep Breath During Albuterol Shortage

Tips for those with asthma or COPD. Pharmacies are dealing with a shortage nationwide of the medication used to treat breathing conditions as result of an Illinois manufacturer shutting down three facilities this year and filing for bankruptcy in 2020. Melody Bauman, a physician assistant with OSF Medical Group – Lung and Pulmonology, is keeping […]

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Riverside Promotes Nursing VPs

O’Grady, Kohl named to new roles. Riverside Healthcare recently announced two promotions on its administrative leadership team. Kathy O’Grady has been named Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Mary Kohl has been named Vice President of Clinical Services. O’Grady started at Riverside in 2012 as the director of Emergency Services and […]

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