Elected officials slated to tour Food Bank

From press release State and local elected officials will visit Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) in Rockford from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday,
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Welcoming pets that may have been abused into your home

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University A tragic, yet not uncommon, occurrence among pet owners is animal abuse. It
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Pet Talk | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center seeks dogs/owners for Animal-Assisted Therapy Program

From press release No, we’re not going to the dogs. OSF St. Anthony Medical Center is inviting the dogs, along
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

Food Bank’s Rockford Branch hosts open house Dec. 12

Hunger is up 35 percent locally From press release The Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) will host an open house at the
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Ask before you leave—‘Is this what my doctor ordered?’

Questions patients should ask at the prescription counter From press release It’s that time of year again: patients across the country are
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Zavius Jewelers partners with Rockford Rescue Mission to serve those in need

From press release Economic conditions have impacted the local community such that the Rockford Rescue Mission has seen an increase
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Local Red Cross chapter looking for ‘Community HEROES’

By Cedric A. Johnson Public Relations & Communications Manager, Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross Whether it’s a tornado or a
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Take Care Clinics receive flu vaccine

From press release It’s not too late for consumers to get a seasonal flu shot. Take Care Clinics, located at 355 Walgreens
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Enroll in Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

From press release Winter and holiday vacations are just around the corner. The Rock River Chapter of the American Red
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Dec. 4 concert at Rockford College to aid Salvation Army

From press release Just in time for the holidays, a concert and food drive to benefit the Salvation Army will be
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Dog and Cat First Aid from the American Red Cross

From press release The American Red Cross is known for helping to keep Rock River-area residents and their families healthy
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Progressive dental care

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist My semi-annual dental cleaning has come due, and I admit it—I have to fight residual “dentist anxiety”
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | 2 Comments

Holiday grief support groups meet

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—Beloit Regional Hospice is hosting two holiday walk-in grief support groups. These will be held Tuesday,
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health Fitness offers free introduction to classes

From press release The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness is offering a free introduction to several classes during the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony classes offer help for holiday weight management

From press release With holiday parties, special dinner menus and home-baked pies, cookies and treats, keeping extra pounds off during
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

U of I Web site offers tips for success in school

From press release URBANA, Ill.—University of Illinois Extension has launched a Web site to help parents and children make the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Are our children in America being overimmunized?

By HollyAnne Petrie OK, let me begin with the statement that I am not a doctor, I am not a
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Get and stay healthy by eating to live

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I am always on the lookout for a way to get and stay healthy, so I gave
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

PHASE and WAVE celebrate 50th and 30th anniversaries

From press release PHASE/WAVE (Working Against Violent Environments) is celebrating PHASE’s 50th anniversary and WAVE’s 30th anniversary with the first
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Beloit Memorial Hospital offers Depression Screening Day

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—What is depression, and how is it different from the blues? Help is available if you
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

CherryVale Mall helps Santa feed America, asks shoppers to give gift of food

From press release Santa Claus is doling out some extra credit this holiday season to good boys and girls of
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Sneaky Santa: Holiday season seems to arrive earlier every year

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Picking up the candy wrappers from our Halloween weekend, I heard an announcement that gave me chills:
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

Diabetes Support Group meets at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center

From press release The next OSF Diabetes Support Group meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

$1 off admission to Coco Key with Adopt-A-Soldier donation

From press release Throughout the month of November, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is taking part in
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: The Lazy Dog’s advice

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I do a lot of research regarding maximizing my brain’s potential in the Second Half of life.
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | 1 Comment

Take action now to protect health freedom—part 5

Editor’s note: The following is the fifth, and final, part of a five-part series. The first part appeared in the
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Seniors may qualify for a power wheelchair

From press release Medicare’s regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating conditions such as arthritis, stroke,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

‘Explore Nursing’ at St. Anthony College of Nursing Open House

From press release St. Anthony College of Nursing will host a fall Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

November is National Home Care & Hospice Month

From press release When you or someone you love requires care—at home, in the hospital or in a nursing facility—or
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Crusader Clinic presents ‘Fall in Love with Caring’ Oct. 30

From press release Crusader Community Health is hosting their annual fund-raiser, “Fall in Love with Caring,” from 6 to 10 p.m.,
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Narcotics Anonymous offers Spanish-speaking meetings in Rockford

From press release Recovery from addiction is what happens at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, and NA meetings are now available in
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Take action now to protect health freedom—part 4

Editor’s note: The following is the fourth part in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 5-11, 2009,
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening coming to Rockford Nov. 3

From press release MADISON, Wis.—Residents living in and around the Rockford community can be screened to reduce their risk of
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Debut performance of breast cancer song at Katie’s Cup Oct. 29

From press release In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a collaboration by three Rockford-area performing artists will have its debut
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Birthdays bring changes

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I am celebrating! Two of my favorite Second Half people are having birthdays: my husband and my
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

PAWS Humane Society Happenings

From October 2009 newsletteer Jester Jester, Jax and Starr are kittens that came from a farm in Davis Junction. There
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

2,020 participate in area used clothing drive

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) success continues this month with 2,020 area residents dropping off clothing
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Take action now to protect health freedom—part three

Editor’s note: The first part of this series appeared in the Aug. 5-11, 2009, issue, and the second  part appeared
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October 21, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: What to know when traveling with your pet

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Vacation season is officially upon us. With the kids out of school and
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Take action now to protect health freedom—part two

Editor’s note: The first part of this series ran in the Aug. 5-11, 2009, issue. By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The U.S. government
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Why manage time?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I mentioned to my Second Half friend Pat that I was busier than ever lately, not my
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Detoxification: Purifying our systems

By Dr. Jonathan Taylor Northern Illinois Medical Group I have mentioned before that proper digestion and absorption of nutrients is vital for
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Benefit for Linda Martinovich Oct. 18

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The friends and family of Linda Martinovich, who is undergoing treatment at SwedishAmerican Hospital, will hold
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Getting greener and wiser

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Recently, I took a two-part class at CLR (Center for Learning in Retirement out at Rock Valley
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Pets and water safety

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University With temperatures topping 100 degrees, it is time to cool off. Summertime is
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | 1 Comment

B-Xtreme Fitness Pro Center opens on Miracle Mile

From press release B-Xtreme Fitness Pro Center is the newest addition to the roster of businesses on the Miracle Mile in
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF upcoming classes and meetings

From press release Mom’s Club meets at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center New as well as experienced mothers and their
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Special Report ‘Real Healthcare Reform’ program at Stockholm Inn—part three

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This is the third part of a report given on Real Healthcare Reform: Power to the People, hosted
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

Local resident fights disease and lives to write about it

By Matt Nestor Staff Writer As Tom Meersman lay in his hospital room following a second surgery that would help end his
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Staying healthy to 100

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Last weekend, I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful woman in her Second Half of life,
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Living> The Second Half | 1 Comment


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