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Guest Column: Healthy foods: The affordable choice at America’s farmers’ markets

By Kevin Concannon USDA Undersecretary Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Raising a difficult child

By Eileen Wacker I strive to be a great parent. I have moments of glory and others of massive doubt and
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Help make wishes come true — become a wish granter!

Staff Report Have you ever envisioned granting a wish? More than 10,000 children across Illinois have experienced the magic of a
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Grief Center to hold creative coping group for kids; deadline July 23

Staff Report The Grief Center at Northern Illinois Hospice will host 90-minute sessions using play-based therapy and other creative coping techniques
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican advises parents on communication disorders

Staff Report Although more than 5 million children in the United States have speech, language and hearing disorders, parents are often
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

OSF Healthcare System Hospitals join the Central Illinois Health Information Exchange

Staff Report PEORIA, Ill. — Six OSF Healthcare System Hospitals in Illinois, in addition to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria,
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

More than 375 participate in community-wide remembrance service

Staff Report More than 375 local participants celebrated their loved ones and, it is hoped, experienced some healing from the
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Medication Collection gathers 3,000 pounds of unwanted meds

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Fifth Annual Medication Collection, held in four counties Saturday,
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Fireworks safety

Staff Report Each July 4, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks in
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mission Marts to consolidate into former Bob’s Ace Hardware on 20th Street

Staff Report Rockford Rescue Mission has announced it will consolidate its two Mission Mart locations into a single larger facility in
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Disability Resource Fair June 29 at Magic Waters Waterpark

Staff Report Rockford Park District will host the Seventh Annual Green Bear Disability Resource Fair from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday,
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Food allergies on the rise: Illinois kids need to be protected

By Dennis L. Vickers, M.D., MPH President, Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Odds are you know someone with a food allergy.
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department provides summer weather health tips

Staff Report Summer is a great time for outdoor fun and activities. But it is also a time when heat
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Celebrate Independence Day safely, without using fireworks

Tips for keeping your eyes safe By Prevent Blindness America CHICAGO — While many Americans were enjoying Independence Day festivities with family
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Lifescape to assist seniors affected by loss of Illinois Cares Rx funding

Staff Report As a result of the Illinois General Assembly action on the state budget, funding for the Illinois Cares Rx
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Two-part June 30 fund-raiser to benefit Oregon, Ill., resident

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — The KB (Kick Butt) Benefit Saturday, June 30, at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Firefighter Battle set for June 23 at Sportscore II

Staff Report Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its inaugural Firefighter Battle Saturday, June 23, at Sportscore
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

June 24 walk to benefit Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association

Staff Report Many have heard of cancer, muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis, but few, including clinicians, have heard of Reflex Sympathetic
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

June 30 Rockin’ for a Cause to benefit Autism Society

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Fourth Annual Rockin’ for a Cause Benefiting the Autism Society of Illinois will be
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Blood Center celebrates World Blood Donor Day June 16

Staff Report Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and B103 are hosting a special blood drive to celebrate World
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford Rescue Mission Cycles 4 Hope June 16

Staff Report Rockford Rescue Mission invites individuals, families and groups of all kinds to join them in Cycling 4 Hope
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Summer Grief and Loss group for teen-agers scheduled to begin June 18

Staff Report Beginning June 18, the Grief Center at Northern Illinois Hospice will begin a series of therapeutic group sessions
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Survey shows Illinois children need to brush, floss more often

By Delta Dental of Illinois NAPERVILLE, Ill. — June is National Smile Month, and a great time to get back to
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Hearing aids improve quality of life, empower those with hearing loss

By Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is helping Rockford residents with hearing loss regain their quality
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Regional Hospice celebrates 30 years June 22

• Event begins at 6 p.m. at Music at Harry’s Place at Riverside Park, 1160 Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. Staff Report BELOIT,
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

RVC offering Bridge to Healthcare

Staff Report Rock Valley College Adult Education has partnered with Northwest Illinois Healthcare Collaborative to offer Bridge to Healthcare, an
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Variety, challenge and fun! Summer fitness tips from Cirque du Soleil

Editor’s note: JP Viens will appear in the Spanish webs act when Quidam comes to Rockford’s BMO Harris Bank
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Noted Rush University Medical Center social worker to speak at 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Conference

Staff Report Susan Frick, MSW, of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago will be the keynote speaker at the
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

June is Dairy Month: Consumers win with dairy products

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Consumers have reason to
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Registration under way for Park District’s aquatics lessons, programs

Staff Report Registration is under way for Rockford Park District Learn to Swim classes for children ages 6 months to 17
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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