Dr. Fallahi will be seeing patients in Bradley. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome psychiatrist Amirreza “Alex” Fallahi, DO, to its team of mental health providers. Dr. Fallahi completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, and then went on to complete his […]
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In-Demand Careers Every New College Grad Should Know About
(StatePoint) So you’ve recently graduated college. The summer is the perfect time to consider a career as a financial planner. At a time when new research reveals more than half of four-year college graduates are underemployed a year after they graduate, the financial planning industry is booming. To give yourself a competitive edge when you’re […]
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Back-to-School Health Tips for a Successful School Year
(StatePoint) A new school year brings with it fresh opportunity, excitement, and, sometimes, anxiety for parents and students. Medical experts say that addressing health-related issues can help make for a stress-free back-to-school season. “Opening the lines of communication with your child and their physician to talk about nutrition, physical activity, and the steps you can […]
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WCCHC Celebrating National Health Center Week August 4 – 10
The Will County Community Health Center is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 4-10. Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers. National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and […]
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Happy Birthday, Dick Benson – 92 Years Young!
Husband, mayor, teacher, writer, musician, neighbor, and friend – these are just a few of the many titles used to describe Peotone longtime resident – Richard “Dick” Benson as he celebrates his 92nd year. So, it is with great pleasure the community, colleagues, neighbors, and friends, hope he had a very Happy Birthday, in addition […]
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Residents Invited to Normalizing Grief – Grief Workshop
Saturday, August 17, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais Have you ever lost someone and felt like you must be going crazy with the wild mix of emotions you are feeling? Or has someone in your life lost someone and you worry for them […]
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Health Department Opens New Joliet Milk Depot
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL) and the Will County Health Department have partnered to bring a new human milk drop-off depot to Joliet. This joint effort increases access for approved donors and families in the area to donate lifesaving, critical nutrition for pediatric patients in need. The grand opening […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Extra special belated happy birthday wishes to: August 2: Dick Benson on his 92nd!!! Hope it was a wonderful day and wishing him many more!!!!! Very special happy birthday wishes to: August 11: Matthew Asbrand!! August 12: Steve Hoffman!! August 13: A very special lady – Ellé LeClaire Lonergan!!!! August 14: Mike Strubhar!! August 17: […]
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For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition
(StatePoint) Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10 percent of older people don’t eat enough, while one-third eat too much, according to HealthinAging.org, which is the Health in Aging Foundation’s online public education resource. Such nutritional imbalances may […]
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Summer Mowing Tips for a Healthy, Lush Lawn
(StatePoint) Late summer is a time of year when yards see a lot of foot traffic. Whether you’re hosting parties and events or your kids are running all over the lawn, your grass needs to be in tiptop shape. In a recent Backyard Life video, the multimedia destination of lawn care equipment manufacturer Exmark product […]