‘Polio: The Final Mile’ at OSF’s Featherstone Clinic Oct. 5

From press release Dr. Abdulrahman Olatunji Funsho, consultant physician/cardiologist and specialist on African health care, will visit from Nigeria to present
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health introduces ‘Safety & Self-Defense’ classes

From press release The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is introducing weekly Safety & Self-Defense classes beginning
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

9-Pin Bowling Tournament for the Center of Hope

From press release Para-Transit Bus Driver Dominic Eterno is organizing a 9-Pin Bowling Tournament to benefit the Barbara Olson Center
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

‘Baby 101’ for expectant parents

From press release Offered by the OSF St. Anthony Center for Life, the four-session Preparation for Parenthood classes ( Baby 101”) help
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

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

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This is the second part of a report given on Real Healthcare Reform: Power to the People, hosted
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September 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Refuting an ‘ode to old age’

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Recently, I received an e-mail from a reader in her Second Half of life, forwarding prose that
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September 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center offers nutrition class for sports participants

From press release If you are an athlete or an active participant in various sports, your nutrition needs may not
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September 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Sept. 28 support group meeting addresses sleep apnea

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—The A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic) support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,
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September 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Rockford’s answer to the Dog Whisperer

By Denise Guzzardo Apiana (Apple) is my third German shepherd dog. They are a fascinating breed—loyal, family-orientated companions with an overzealous
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Exposing the lies about H.R. 3200

By Dr. Mark Kellen, M.D. No, Mr. Obama, I do not get to keep my insurance. H.R. 3200 and any similar philosophy
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony Women’s Program highlights ‘Women and Pain’

From press release Conquering Pain Together: Woman and Pain is the title of the free OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Women’s Program
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony invites community to Children’s Health & Safety Safari

From press release Sponsored by the OSF St. Anthony pediatrics, trauma/emergency services and Lifeline departments, the Eighth Annual Children’s Health
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Recycling tires—and people

Editor’s note: The following is the fifth, and final, part in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug.
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: School daze: Center for Learning in Retirement’s fall lineup

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist The crisp air is filled with the scent of apples and burning leaves—this is the beginning of
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

PHASE offers program in Rockford, Belvidere for compulsive gamblers

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor PHASE, a local nonprofit professional addiction treatment program, is offering  outpatient treatment for substance and gambling
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health Fitness offers ‘Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks’

From press release To help people shed unwanted pounds, the OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center September classes and meetings

From press release Baby Express—Sept. 12 To help expectant parents prepare for the birth of their child and early postpartum period,
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Reply to Special Report: ‘Real Healthcare reform’—part one

Editor’s note: The following is in response to the Sept. 2-8, 2009, article “Special Report: ‘Real Healthcare Reform’ program at
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Life as a branded man

Editor’s note: The following is the fourth in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009, issue,
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

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

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Monday evening, Aug. 3, at least 200 people gathered at Stockholm Inn, Rockford, for a program
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center upcoming classes and meetings

From press release Infant/Toddler CPRSept. 7 and 21 Parents, babysitters and others who have contact with children are invited to attend an
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Animal influenza

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University The recent emergence and spread of the swine flu virus, also known as
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | 1 Comment

RVC offers one-day workshop on debt-free living

From press release The Rock Valley College Adult Education Department is offering the Strategies for Living Debt Free in the 21st
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Mom’s Club meets at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

From press release New as well as experienced mothers and their babies up to 12 months of age are invited
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

‘Woman to Woman’ offers support to patients with breast cancer

From press release Helping women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through the complex and sometimes frightening journey
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Swine flu, what do I do?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Last column I gave you some info about swine flu, and promised to tell you my plan
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Blinding gray walls and the waters of the Mississippi

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a five-part series. The first part appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009,
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: What reflexology therapy can do for you

By Karla Fernet Healthy Balance Reflexology Reflexology is an amazing therapy that balances the body and allows your body to start healing
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Caring for your pregnant pet

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Pregnancy can be an exhilarating time for both mothers and fathers. Taking special
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

A deadly night on Blackhawk Island

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a five-part series. Part one appeared in the Aug. 12-18, 2009, issue. By
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Here comes da flu!

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Everyone is talking about THE SWINE FLU. All over the news are fear-inducing statistics and photos of
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

Local author raises Down syndrome awareness

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—Meet Annie. She’s just like you. Inspired by her daughter with Down syndrome, Beloit, Wis., author
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Many Faces of PTSD at Cliffbreakers Sept. 15

From press release A special seminar, The Many Faces of PTSD, will be Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Cliffbreakers Resort &
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Red Cross hosts blood drive Aug. 24

From press release The Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to
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August 19, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Safety in the fields, safety crossing tracks

OMAHA, Neb.—Each year prior to and during harvest, all agriculture professionals are reminded to be aware and practice safe
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August 12, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Emmy-nominated The Alzheimer’s Project to have special screening in Rockford

Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter in partnership with HBO and Rockford Health System presents the Emmy-nominated HBO The Alzheimer’s Project
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August 12, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Salon sponsors benefit for local animal sanctuary

Ab Fab Salon & Spa, Inc., has partnered with Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary to sponsor the Second Annual Cuts
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August 12, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Retirement revelations

My friend—call him “Stan”—entered his Second Half of life as a very successful, upper management kind of guy. He had
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

Back-to-School Clothing/School Supply Swap

Short on cash, but kids need clothes and supplies? With the tight economy, and hearing several families’ worries about
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Low-cost pet vaccine & micro-chipping clinic Aug. 7

New Beginnings Animal Shelter is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine & micro-chipping clinic for dogs and cats from noon
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

‘Eating to Lower Your Cholesterol’ offered by OSF St. Anthony Medical Center

Presented by the registered dietitians of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a one-session class called Eating to Lower Your
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Take action now to protect health freedom—part one

You’ve heard the news about the potential swine flu (H1N1) pandemic predicted for this fall, and that the U.S.
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August 5, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 2 Comments

Pet Talk: Sleeping disorders in animals

Maybe you’ve seen the comical home video on YouTube titled “sleepwalking fail”? It is a short clip of a sleeping
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Petland offers friendly warning of summer danger to pets

Surviving the heat in a fur coat Heat stroke can be a very serious issue for pets—one that owners must
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Is beef good for you?

As the saying goes—it all depends. According to the blood type/genetic blueprint principles, this is how it is: Blood
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Rockford kids benefit from summer food program

Through Rockford’s Human Services Department and Lifescape’s Community Kitchen component, more than 3,000 kids are being served a nutritious
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Overeat to live longer?

I exercise. Not enough, but I do exercise. I can’t stand running or sweating, but I love to walk—long, brisk
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July 29, 2009 | Also published in The Second Half | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health Fitness introduces self-defense seminar

The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is offering a special one-session self-defense seminar and class,
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July 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)

Ending student loan wage garnishment

Difficulty in making student loan payments on time is a common problem, especially in a struggling economy. When loans are
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July 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | 2 Comments

Family-friendly outings for today’s economy

In today’s economy, families are watching every penny. But that doesn’t mean family fun has to end! The Goldberger Company
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July 23, 2009 | Also published in Health & Fitness | Comments (0)


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