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New Tdap vaccination required for students

Staff Report For the 2012-2013 school year, all students entering sixth and ninth grades will be required to provide proof of
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Animal Services competes in $100K Challenge

Staff Report Winnebago County Animals Services in Rockford is one of 108 animal shelters vying for slots in the 2012 ASPCA
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Crusader survey: 93 percent of employees satisfied

Staff Report Ninety-three percent of employees are satisfied overall with Crusader Community Health as an employer, according to results from Crusader
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care recognized

Staff Report Rockford’s OSF Saint Anthony Center for Cancer Care, 5666 E. State St., has become one of seven hospitals in
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

School of Radiation Therapy earns top accreditation

Staff Report The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) recently awarded the SwedishAmerican School of Radiation Therapy with
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Van Matre HealthSouth rehabilitation hospital receives national recognition

Online Staff Report Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital has received top recognition from Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) for
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March 22, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Alzheimer’s Association hosts Rockford Family Forum March 24

Online Staff Report The Alzheimer’s Association will offer the Rockford Family Forum from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 24,
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

March 22 meeting to explore creating northwestern Illinois canoe, kayak club

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host an informational meeting about starting a
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Second time around

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Klehm offers horticultural classes for 2012

Staff Report Spring has finally arrived in the stateline area. Before you get busy outside, why not join Klehm Arboretum
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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 21, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The art of photography with a smartphone

By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge UTICA, Ill. — This has been an unusual winter. Snow fell, and then
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Wildlife rehabilitators help animals

By Kathy Bode Hello. My name is Kathy Bode, and I am a volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator here in northern Illinois.
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Forest growth in North outpacing rest of country

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Forest Service scientists released an assessment March 12 that shows forest land has expanded in
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Nation & World> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

College binges, blackouts big costs to health system

By University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health MADISON, Wis. — College students who require hospital emergency department visits
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

YMCA of Rock River Valley introduces first Zumbathon March 17

Online Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley is thrilled to announce its first Zumbathon in support of the
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

U of I Extension announces 3rd Annual Openfields Local Foods Conference

Staff Report Backyard birds, bees, mushrooms and more! University of Illinois Extension and the Winnebago County Local Foods Workgroup
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Geology book author to present program at Burpee Museum March 25

Staff Report John David Mickelson, author of the new book, Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, will present a
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Attracting Birds with Native Plants’ at Burpee Museum March 15

Staff Report The beauty and diversity of ornamental and native plants in their yards can increase people’s enjoyment and satisfaction by
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

‘The Natural History of Coffee’ to be explored at Midwest Museum of Natural History March 15

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Eugene Powers, owner of DeKalb’s South Street Coffee, will present “The Natural History of Coffee” from
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Friends of the Hennepin Canal to host Capital Campaign Gala

Staff Report Henry County, Ill. — Friday, March 23, Renaissance Hennepin, a project of the non-profit Friends of the Hennepin Canal,
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Quit-smoking classes begin March 14 at health department

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will begin a new series of 90-minute classes to help people stop smoking
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March 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s Association to host Fourth Annual Trivia Night March 10 in Dixon

Online Staff Report Bring your friends and family and test your level of trivia knowledge in eight subject areas while
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March 9, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: No GMO in organic

By Brenda Richter Originally, all foods were “organic” or grown without pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other manmade chemicals. Large-scale and
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

New National Water Trails System to promote healthy, accessible rivers

Note from Rock River Trail Coordinator Greg Farnham: “The following appears to be very relevant and welcome news for our
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: A tribute to Hannah

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine If you have ever been to my office, you know Hannah, my
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

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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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

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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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health department warns of increase in norovirus illnesses, offers prevention tips

Online Staff Report During the winter months of January through April, an increase of norvirus illness is a common occurrence, according
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute of America program about early pipe-making in Illinois during Middle Woodland Period — part 2

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This is the second part of the lecture delivered to the Archaeological Institute of America,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

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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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Learning meditation

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Yoga students often ask me about meditation — whether I teach it or where they can
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Huge dairies expanding in Wisconsin

From HOMES Helping Others Maintain Environmental Standards Editor’s note: The following column appeared as a paid advertisement in the Galena Gazette. COLOMA, Wis.
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 4 Comments

Polar Plungers wanted to jump into Olson Lake March 3

Staff Report Be a fan of brrr-avery! Support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Olson Lake at noon,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Life Center Food Pantry fed 29,884 people in 44 days

Staff Report “In only 44 days during 2011, Life Center Food Pantry fed nearly 30,000 nutritionally neglected men, women and children
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pearson to give away furnace, air conditioner at March 2-4 Rockford Home Show

Online Staff Report Pearson, the plumbing, heating and pest control company, will be giving away three large prizes to increase the
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February 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Survey shows Tooth Fairy feeling economic crunch

By Delta Dental NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The average gift from the Tooth Fairy dropped to $2.10 last year, but she’s still
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February 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Heart health is not just for Valentine’s Day

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine It is well documented that omega 3s are beneficial for your
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Straight Shootin’: Illinois gun registration a bad idea, Rahm

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Thursday, Feb. 9, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) announced plans to call for an Illinois gun
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

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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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Courage, politics and creativity!

By Tom Lindblade President Illinois Paddling Council Courage, politics, and creativity are three terms we have not heard in the same sentence
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Baby, it’s cold outside (so don’t start a fire)

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rosecrance, Crusader partner for behavioral health

Staff Report A new partnership between Rosecrance and Crusader Community Health signals important progress toward integrating behavioral health and primary care
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)


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