Germs, pollution and allergens can be spread around your house by an ordinary HVAC system. (NAPSI)—While more than 1.1 million Americans lost their lives due to COVID-19, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, emerging HVAC technology now is available to protect homes from the next pandemic. The 2020 pandemic blindsided a nation that […]
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FHOF Reaccredited for Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care. “All of us at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are proud of the hard work and dedication […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 23: Kaylee Krapf!! September 24: A very special reader from Tennessee – Sherry Hewitt!!!! September 27: Seth Pavesich!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: September 22: Kevin and Michelle Matthias!! September 23: Amy and Tom Leddy!! September 25: Mike and Cara Russell and Fred and Ann Nagel!!
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FHOF Hosting ‘Meet our Docs’ Event
Evening aims to enhance connections between community members, local physicians Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between south suburban residents with the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., in The Spine at Franciscan Health […]
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Vietnam Wall a Moving Event
By Karen Haave The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall lists the names of more than 58,000 service members who gave their lives between 1957 and 1975. But one in particular earned a special tribute when the 375-foot-long replica, of the monument in Washington, D.C., was displayed last week in Monee. First Lieutenant William H. Gottschalk, HMM-262, MAG-36, […]
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra Opens 20th Season September 28-29
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the opening concert set of its 2024-2025 Season with Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Sean Paul Mills leading a program of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Robert Schumann, while featuring Lyon, France-based piano soloist Haley Myles. Titled “Precision,” the JSO will perform […]
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Payal Patel, MD, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Payal Patel, MD. Family medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative health care for patients across all ages, throughout their health journey. Dr. Patel completed her Doctor of Medicine and family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. In addition to her education, Dr. Patel […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 16: Gary Jurres!! September 18: Lanny Russell and David Bettenhausen!! September 19: Erin Spolar and Michelle Matthias!! September 20: Mary Pizzato and Emily Prium Bol!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: September 16: Neil and Morgan Paukstis on their first!!!! September 17: Jerry and Carol Von Alven!!
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Singer, Songwriter Aiofe Scott Returns to USF September 19
Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Aiofe Scott returns to the University of St. Francis (USF) on Thursday, September 19, at 7 p.m., in the Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), as part of the university’s Music at Moser series. The Dublin, Ireland-based performer, who was born into the legendary Black Family, is an established artist […]
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County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
The flu virus can lead to serious respiratory infections that sometimes lead to hospitalizations. The flu, which is more severe than a cold, can come on suddenly, and can include the following symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, tiredness, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza can be […]