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Advocate Children's Hospital patients going on surprise Cubs spring training trip

By Doug T. Graham
Feb 18, 2019 5:56 PM - Seven children who are patients at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge and their families will be flown to Cubs spring training in Mesa, Arizona -- a surprise trip for those undergoing treatment.
14 minutes that saved a life: How paramedics' quick thinking during stroke made all the difference

By Marie Wilson
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 AM - "With stroke care, it's all time-sensitive, so (the paramedics') ability to recognize this patient, a really young individual having a stroke ... led to outcomes that were amazing for this young man," said Dr. Daryl Wilson of Edward Hospital.
Extended Care acquires two facilites

Feb 14, 2019 4:50 PM - Extended Care LLC, one of the largest continuum of post-acute care facilities in the area, has acquired the former 115 bed facility of HCR Manor Care in Naperville and the former 131 bed facility of HCR Manor Care in Wewstmont.
Staying together: How senior communities are helping couples remain close as they age

By Eileen O. Daday
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 AM - Like many couples, Walter and Lola Bohnen needed some assistance as they grew older -- and their different needs are being met with the flexible living arrangements at Aspired Living in Prospect Heights.
Northwestern Medicine resale shops closing in Wheaton, Geneva

By Katlyn Smith
Feb 11, 2019 2:21 PM - The Wise Penny and Hi-Hat resale shops will close next month in downtown Wheaton and Geneva. Proceeds from the shops have supported the Auxiliary of Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals.
FDA: Walgreens has most violations of selling tobacco to youths

By Robert Langreth and Anna Edney
Feb 7, 2019 1:58 PM - U.S. health officials plan to ask for a meeting with top management from Walgreens Boots Alliance to discuss what they said was a pattern of illegal tobacco sales to minors at the Deerfield-based pharmacy giant's stores.
Castellanos to lead Beacon Place

Feb 7, 2019 1:00 AM - Germain Castellanos has been named executive director of Beacon Place.
OnePoint Patient Care named a 'most attractive company'

Feb 6, 2019 8:37 AM - OnePoint Patient Care, a provider of community-based hospice pharmacy and pharmacy benefits management services, has been named one of the "30 Most Attractive Companies 2018" by The Silicon Review Magazine.
ATI acquires Quincy-based rehabilitation center

Feb 4, 2019 11:32 AM - ATI Physical Therapy announced it has acquired First Choice Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation center in Quincy for an undisclosed sum.
Broken water line causes partial power outage at Good Shepherd Hospital

By Eric Peterson
Feb 1, 2019 2:43 PM - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington experienced a partial power outage caused by a broken water line Friday morning that caused some elective procedures and tests to be rescheduled, officials said.

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