BREAST Yard Sale in Town May 26-June 17 in Oregon, Ill.

By Karen Virnoche OREGON, Ill. — The annual BREAST Yard Sale in Town hit a milestone last year. To date,
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Blood Center offers Hot Dog Wednesdays, Ice Cold Slushies

Staff Report Beginning Wednesday, May 30, and running through Wednesday, Aug. 29, Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will feature “Hot
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Breast-fed babies’ gut microbes contribute to healthy immune systems

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A new multi-university study
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Great recession reflux amounts to more hunger among seniors

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — A new study
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Charter Fitness offers free gym pass to military on short-term leave

Staff Report CHICAGO — Charter Fitness, with a location at 5825 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, is giving a free gym pass
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Memorial weekend cookout to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Staff Report DIXON, Ill. — Individuals can enjoy grilled sandwiches over the holiday weekend and support a charitable organization at a
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SwedishAmerican hosts SAM’s Safety Fair May 19

Staff Report The second annual SAM’s Safety Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 19, on the
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Study sheds light on importance of human breast milk ingredient

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A new University of
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Curves women’s gyms to give away 30-day memberships to non-members May 13-19

• Gyms in Rockford area to offer week-long Open House events including free fitness assessment Staff Report Curves women’s gyms in the
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Crimson Pointe hosts ribbon-cutting for Active Health Center May 17

Staff Report With the baby boomer population on the cusp of aging, the health care industry places weight on innovative ideas
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Sojourn House sponsors online raffle for Madison Quilt Expo Weekend

Bids to be taken May 14-18 with proceeds benefiting Freeport substance abuse treatment facility Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Sojourn House is
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Guest Column: Article promoting infant formula denies value of breastfeeding

By Dawn Russell, RN, BSN, IBCLC This column is being written in response to an article in the March 7-13
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Rockford’s FitMe Wellness marks one-year anniversary

Staff Report FitMe Wellness, 2595 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, is celebrating its one-year anniversary serving the community as a forward-thinking health
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Free hearing exams for women offered May 14-18

Staff Report Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinic is joining the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) and the U.S. Department of Health and
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Keep the future looking bright by wearing shades

Staff Report CHICAGO — Some may remember the lyrics to the 1980s song “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.”
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Four things for parents to remember in medical emergencies

By University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics MADISON, Wis. — No one wants her child to end up in the emergency
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SwedishAmerican hosts stroke awareness program May 3

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System will present “Stroke Awareness: Ask The Experts,” a free community presentation, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
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Autism Program of Illinois aims to spread autism awareness during April

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) has announced it has mailed every pediatrician and family practice
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Rockford Walk MS at Klehm Arboretum May 6

Staff Report Each year, the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter (GIC), hosts Walk MS to raise funds for multiple sclerosis
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Open house at P.A. Peterson April 28

Staff Report P.A. Peterson Center for Health, a program of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, presents “It’s All About You”
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The neuroscience of humor and education: A focus at AATH Conference

Staff Report What kind of impact does humor have on learning? Educators who are interested in cognitive science research including
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‘Land of Smiles’ program teaches Rockford students to keep teeth healthy

Staff Report Rockford kindergarten through third-grade students will brush up on their dental health habits as they watch the heroic Tooth
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Professional Hearing & Audiology celebrates 60 years

Staff Report Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is offering courtesy hearing examinations through April 30 in honor of its 60th anniversary. The
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Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center to host annual banquet

• Annual fund-raising banquet will be Friday, April 20, at Giovanni’s Restaurant Staff Report Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center (RAPCC) will
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Hospice and Grief Center to host veterans benefits seminar

Staff Report Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center will be hosting a seminar Wednesday, April 25, about veterans’ end-of-life care
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Tips to prevent baseball, softball injuries

By Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation WEST ORANGE, N.J. — From Little League to the Major League and at all levels in
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Fund-raiser April 15 for baby recovering from surgery

Staff Report Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St., is partnering with the Lyle Love Fundraising Committee, composed of
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Women must take steps to help avoid vision loss

By Prevent Blindness America CHICAGO — Every year, more women than men are diagnosed with eye diseases and conditions such as
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Free EKG screens for high school students

• Young Hearts for Life EKG program 2012 Staff Report Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens,
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Winnebago County 73rd out of 102 Illinois counties in overall health

Staff Report Winnebago County’s overall health rankings remained about the same as last year with health outcomes in the third quartile
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Secretary of State urges Illinoisans to join organ, tissue donor registry

Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White urged all Illinoisans to join the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, following
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Former Chicago Bear promotes recovery in visit to Rosecrance

By Judy Emerson Director of Communications, Rosecrance Health Network “L.A. Mike” Richardson, a defensive back with the 1985 Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears,
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Dr. Julia’s Inn: HCG: A protocol to help lose weight

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I know that summer is upon us, for all the
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Too many pitches can lead to arm injuries for Little League, high school athletes

Staff Report NEW YORK — According to a new study by Little League Baseball and the University of North Carolina, the
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Law enforcement officers complete crisis intervention training

Staff Report Rosecrance awarded state certificates to 24 law enforcement officers from five area agencies March 2 after they completed Crisis
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March is American Red Cross Month

Staff Report During March, the American Red Cross is asking everyone to help people in need by supporting the lifesaving services
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SwedishAmerican pharmacy director sets framework for other hospitals

Staff Report E. Thomas Carey, PharmD, director of Pharmacy Services at SwedishAmerican Hospital, recently returned from a speaking tour in Japan
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Elite Defense Systems to host anti-bullying course at Rock Valley

Staff Report Elite Defense Systems (EDS) has partnered with Rock Valley College (RVC) for a series of targeted self-defense classes that
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Tips to help keep you safe during dangerous spring weather

By American Medical Response GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — American Medical Response (AMR) is committed to injury prevention. As spring approaches, AMR
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New infant formula ingredients boost babies’ immunity by feeding their gut bacteria

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Adding prebiotic ingredients to
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Connection exists between Alzheimer’s disease, hearing health

By Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics According to a study published in the Archives of Neurology*, older adults with hearing loss
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Rockford Memorial named ‘Best Regional Hospital’

Staff Report Rockford Memorial Hospital is the only local hospital to be named by national news magazine U.S. News & World
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SwedishAmerican clinics receive quality recognition

Staff Report Four SwedishAmerican Medical Group clinics have received prestigious Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for
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Guest Column: Doctor shortage in Illinois will blunt health reform’s effect

By Steve Jacob The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the
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Guest Column: FHN Memorial Hospital provides cutting-edge breast imaging technology

By Dr. Martin A. Urban Nearly 40 percent of women age 40 and older do not adhere to the American Cancer
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Grand Opening and Open House Feb. 18 at Four Corners Wellness Center

Staff Report KP Counseling, Inc., has provided mental health counseling services to the stateline area for the past 11 years, and
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OSF Center for Health offers ‘Water Walking’ program

Staff Report The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness offers an individualized “Water Walking” program in which participants use
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Kids who are shunned may have higher risk of obesity

Staff Report The social and emotional burdens of ostracism — particularly among children — are well known, but few studies have
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Grace Funeral Home’s website offers sympathy gifts

Staff Report Friends and family can now send flowers and sympathy gifts to grieving families online through the Grace Funeral &
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Photo: Swedish-American celebrates birth of 100th baby during 100th year

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