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Ways You Can Benefit by Giving Your Smartphone a Rest
America is saturated in smartphones. A Pew Research Center survey reported 81 percent of Americans own the versatile — and some say, addictive — mobile device. With the smartphone’s capabilities for internet access, social… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Introduces New 3-D Mammography Machine
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Saint Anthony Hospital unveiled a new state-of-the-art 3-D mammography machine with stereotactic biopsy technology for the hospital’s Mammography Center. The purchase of the… Read more
Illinois Department of Insurance Releases 2020 ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Rates
On Monday, the Illinois Department of Insurance released the health insurance rates and analysis for the Illinois Exchange 2020 Plan Year. The Illinois on-Exchange marketplace has five carriers offering health… Read more
Dog Ownership Associated with Longer Life
Dog ownership may be associated with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to a new study and a separate… Read more
Daily Exposure to Blue Light May Accelerate Aging, Even if it Doesn’t Reach Your Eyes
Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household fixtures, could be affecting your longevity, even if it’s not shining in your eyes…. Read more
El Hospital St. Anthony Adquiere Nueva Máquina para Mamografías en 3D
En honor al Mes de Concientización del Cáncer de Mama, el Hospital St. Anthony develó una moderna máquina para mamografías en 3D, con tecnología de biopsia estereotáctica para el Centro… Read more
IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors during Medicare Open Enrollment
The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare… Read more
Illinois Department of Public Health Shares Tips to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is one of the most prevalent and preventable environmental health hazards and is known to contribute to learning disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral problems. During National Lead Poisoning… Read more
Cook County Health Approves New Inpatient, Outpatient Facility on Hospital Campus
On October 22, the Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board approved Cook County Health’s (CCH) Certificate of Need (CON) to build a modern and efficient inpatient and outpatient facility… Read more
System VP Jose Feliciano of Advocate Aurora Health Earns Recognition
Chicago United recently announced that Jose Feliciano, System Vice President, Environmental Services and Linen Distribution of Advocate Aurora Health is one of 50 local business executives to be featured in… Read more
