Photo: Swedish-American celebrates birth of 100th baby during 100th year

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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Name-calling only lowers self-esteem, not weight

Staff Report “Childhood obesity — and related health issues — is most definitely a scary problem,” said Kent State University’s Dr.
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act celebrates five years

• Known as the ‘silent killer,’ carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas impossible to detect without a sensing
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Guest Column: Ensuring death with dignity

By Wendell Stephenson Armond and Dorothy Rudolph — 92 and 90 years of age, respectively — didn’t set out to make
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois March 3 at Olson Lake

Staff Report It’s not every day that people are willing to “go jump in a lake” — particularly in the winter
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Cardiology Millennium Conference Feb. 6

Staff Report The Heart Hospital at SwedishAmerican Hospital will present the 17th annual “Cardiology Millennium Conference” Monday, Feb. 6, at Giovanni’s
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Radon gas — a leading cause of cancer: January is National Radon Action Month

Staff Report The World Health Organization and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a call to action for Americans to
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

January is National Blood Donor Month

Staff Report The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) announces January is National Blood Donor Month. This annual month-long observance provides
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Free EKG screenings offered for area high school students

Staff Report Free EKG screenings for area high school students will be offered by the Young Hearts for Life Cardiac Screening
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

YMCA waives joiner fee in January, offers free weekend Jan. 21-22

Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley announces the joiner fee will be waived for the month of January. The
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Quit-smoking classes begin Jan. 11 at health department

• $35 registration fee requested, but not required from those who cannot pay; fee returned to those who quit smoking
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

Guest Column: Family support teams work together to provide care to their elderly members — part two

Editor’s note: Part one of this series appeared in the Nov. 9-15, 2011, issue. By Pastor Randall Hargate, C.A.P.S. — C.L.T.C. Crossroads
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Staff Report CHICAGO — More than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Tips to help avoid cold-weather dangers

By American Medical Response GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Dec. 22 marked the first day of winter, and the professional medics at
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Firefighting stiffens arteries, impairs heart

By Sharita Forrest News Editor, University of Illinois News Bureau CHAMPAIGN, lll. — Firefighting causes stiff arteries and “cardiac fatigue,” conditions
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Adult grief support group begins Jan. 5 at Beloit Regional Hospice

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Regional Hospice will host a seven-week adult grief support group beginning Thursday, Jan. 5, from
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: How estrogen relates to cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I am blessed to have celebrated another year cancer free. In 2000,
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Addressing cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine The day after Thanksgiving, I celebrated 12 years free of breast
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Blood drive Dec. 17 for 3-year-old cancer patient

Staff Report Family and friends are hosting a blood drive in support of 3-year-old cancer patient Christopher Rydeberg, from 2-6
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Joint Commission awards Crusader accreditation

Staff Report Crusader Community Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

The four things kids really want this holiday season

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — For many families, the
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Families, friends urged to help loved ones address hearing loss

Staff Report Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is urging families within the Rockford area to be alert for relatives and friends
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Lifescape offers help in recognition of American Diabetes Month

Staff Report Without doubt, diabetes is a life-changing condition. With nearly 26 million children and adults in America living with
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 3 Comments

Surviving the holidays with diabetes

Staff Report Everyone loves eating during the holidays. From the traditional Thanksgiving meal to office parties and New Year’s Eve,
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Bring down your holiday stress levels

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Shopping, decorating, gift wrapping,
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Hospice patient guest of honor at Darius Rucker concert

Staff Report Country music, on a record or the radio, has always gotten Joyce Doyle’s toes tapping. The 64-year-old likes
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Local dental office accepts donations for toy drive

Staff Report Dr. Chirag Patel and Dr. Shalini Sagi at Dental Group of Rockford have partnered with Toys for Tots
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department offers holiday food safety tips

Staff Report The holidays are a time for delicious feasts … not stomach upset. Food safety is especially important during
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Guinea pigs generally make great pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University You see them frequently in the pet store: interesting, oblong-shaped creatures, generally larger
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Family support teams work together to provide care to their elderly members — part one

By Pastor Randall Hargate, C.A.P.S. — C.L.T.C. Crossroads Christian Fellowship It is estimated that the “baby boomer” generation, which is now beginning
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican offers free screenings to prevent sudden cardiac death

Staff Report Sadly, we have all heard and read articles about teens, seemingly in peak athletic condition, who suddenly and
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford Memorial first Illinois hospital to own new surgical scope to treat sinus conditions

Staff Report Rockford Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Illinois to own and operate a new medical device called Acclarent
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

RVC’s Dental Hygiene Program seeks patients

Staff Report Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Dental Hygiene Program is looking for patients who have not received regular routine dental hygiene
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Protein preserves muscle and physical function in dieting postmenopausal women

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill. — Dieting postmenopausal women who want to avoid losing muscle as they
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Family meals remain important through teen years, expert says

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill. — As children become teenagers, it may be more challenging to regularly
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Local pediatrician to offer flu prevention tips Nov. 3

Staff Report Local pediatrician Christine Zimmerman will discuss flu myths and what parents need to know to protect their children from
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: Stars of Light sheds light on mental illness

By Richard S. Gubbe The Stars of Light Theatre troupe gave a stirring presentation last week for the members of the
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Adult daycare a safe, affordable eldercare option

By Pastor Randall Hargate, C.A.P.S. — C.L.T.C. Crossroads Christian Fellowship “Aging in place” is an industry phrase that means “a well thought-out
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

SwedishAmerican celebrates first anniversary of Caring Canines program

Staff Report SwedishAmerican is celebrating the first anniversary of its Caring Canines animal assisted therapy program. Beginning with six therapy dogs and
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Crusader’s ‘Fall in Love with Caring’ fund-raiser Oct. 21 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report Crusader Community Health is hosting its annual fund-raiser, “Fall in Love with Caring,” from 5:45 to 9 p.m., Friday,
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Speaker to address depression, addiction Oct. 26 at Rockford College

• Event featuring To Write Love on Her Arms founder is free and open to the public Staff Report Jamie Tworkowski, founder
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Rip Van Winkle is awake and well

By Ron Weckerly The debate about AD/HD is over, and the last five years have shown the truth about AD/HD.
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: As baby boomers become ‘senior boomers,’ time to rethink eldercare

By Pastor Randall Hargate, C.A.P.S. — C.L.T.C. Crossroads Christian Fellowship 2011 is the year that the first of the baby boomers become
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

Mental Health Fair Oct. 1 at CherryVale Mall

Staff Report The second annual Mental Health Fair will be at CherryVale Mall in Cherry Valley from 10 a.m. to 3
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mental Illness Awareness Week starts Oct. 1

Staff Report Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October, and as the month proceeds, several events are
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department announces September is National Preparedness Month

• This September: ‘A Time to Remember, A Time to Prepare’ Staff Report This September, our nation marks the 10-year anniversary
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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

Staff Report Sponsored by the OSF Saint Anthony pediatrics, trauma/emergency services and Lifeline departments, the 10th Annual Children’s Health and
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Here For Life!’ suicide prevention walk Sept. 10 in Cherry Valley

Staff Report Registration is still under way for the Second Annual Rockford “Here For Life!” suicide prevention walk, set to begin
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

iPods, MP3 players and hearing loss

By Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics iPods and MP3 players are becoming more and more popular these days. Millions of people
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

New volunteer training offered at Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center

Staff Report Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center will offer an autumn session of volunteer direct care training for 10
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)


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