Recognizing a need in the community, Riverside is proud to now offer mammography at its Watseka Campus. “Access to care is a top priority at Riverside,” said Riverside President and CEO Phil Kambic. “The Watseka community deserves access to mammography close to home, and we are very proud now to offer this important service to […]
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It’s BBQ Season. Do You Know Where Your Beef Came From?
(StatePoint) As barbecue season heats up, you may be wondering how to square your love for T-bone steaks and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, game-changing solutions to tackle the environmental footprint of the beef and livestock industries. The Problem Approximately nine million dairy cows, 90 million […]
How to Control Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Bad
(StatePoint) Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for more than 24 million Americans, often is exacerbated by air pollution and the effects of climate change. However, understanding how the environment impacts asthma can help minimize your exposure to air pollutants and prepare for extreme weather events. As part of its Promoting Asthma Friendly […]
Residents Reminded of Foodborne Illness
With the summer season in full swing and weekend and holiday cookouts becoming a regular occurrence, the Will County Health Department reminds everyone of basic food safety tips they should follow in order to reduce the chance of getting a foodborne illness. If you’re hosting a cookout, it’s important to remember to keep cold food […]
American E-Kart Championship (AEKC) Returning to Chicago Southland
To get the Chicago Southland geared-up for the October return of the American E-Kart Championship (AEKC), Accelerate Indoor Speedway and Events in Mokena welcomes media members and community leaders to experience racing firsthand July 14, at a pre-event participatory outing from 10 a.m.-noon. Dubbed “Anyone’s Race” in an ESPN documentary, the fourth AEKC will be […]
Franciscan Bariatric Surgery Recertified as Center of Excellence
The Franciscan Health Center for Bariatric Surgery Olympia Fields has been recertified as a Center of Excellence by the Clinical Sciences Institute of Optum. Center of Excellence bariatric centers nationally are designated healthcare facilities proven to deliver quality specialty care based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community for improved patient safety […]
Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: July 13: A very special lady – Pat Kucinic!!!! Hope it’s a great day!!!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: July 10: Greg and Karen Dralle!!
Poland, Illinois National Guard Pair-Up for Unclassified Cyber Exercise
The 30-year State Partnership Program between the Illinois National Guard and the Polish military achieved another landmark as two Polish Cyber Command warriors trained side-by-side with their Illinois partners in Cyber Shield 2023. Cyber Shield is the U.S. military’s premier unclassified cyber exercise, involving about 800 cyber warriors from across the country. This year, Poland […]
Start a Walking Program, Might Be Best Medicine
It’s no secret walking has many benefits for a variety of people. Study after study has shown people who participate in a walking program find substantial improvements in blood pressure, slowing of resting heart rate, decrease of body fat and body weight, lower cholesterol, better quality of life, and greater endurance, among other benefits. “Walking […]
Fire Officials/Medical Experts Stage Live Demo on Dangers of Fireworks
Chicago Fire Department officials joined medical and public safety experts, at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, to educate the public on the dangerous and lasting impact fireworks can have on families, pets, and combat veterans suffering from PTSD. “The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports a 25 percent increase in fireworks’ injuries during […]
