Fund-raisers for Shelby Aug. 24 and Sept. 16

Staff Report Two fund-raisers are being planned for a special little girl with medical needs. Shelby Martin is the
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Book explores how weight loss can hurt running performance

Staff Report CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Female runners often correlate weight loss with body fat reduction when attempting to manipulate body composition
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Serve It Safely’ workshop planned

Staff Report Oregon, Ill. — Any club, church or organization that holds community dinners, bake sales, bazaars or other events
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Help for back and neck pain sufferers

• New book offers tips in 60 simple secrets Staff Report 5.6 billion people will suffer from back and neck pain. Do
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

Help start a successful school year with healthy vision for kids

Staff Report CHICAGO — As many kids are gearing up to begin a new school year, Prevent Blindness America wants to
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Matthew’s Miracle Network’s annual dinner, silent auction Aug. 11

Staff Report Matthew’s Miracle Network is organizing its second annual fund-raising dinner and auction to promote and support childhood cancer research.
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Group Hope depression bipolar meetings expand to serve more areas

Staff Report The Mental Health Association of Rock River Valley presents its Group Hope validation, understanding and discussion meetings to
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Local man to walk in event for Over the Rainbow

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor C.J. Campbell is a Rockford resident with cerebral palsy who will be making a personal contribution Aug.
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Life is a Highway Memorial Ride part Deuce

Staff Report June 27, 2011, 10-year-old Mason Frickman passed away unexpectedly and is missed very much by his parents, who
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department offers back-to-school health clinic Aug. 1

Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will host its third annual back-to-school health clinic, “Grand Slam for Good Health,” from
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Dietary fiber alters gut bacteria, supports gastrointestinal health

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A University of Illinois
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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)


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