Category: Health

Senator Bernie Sanders praises Vice President Harris’ Plan to Expand Medicare

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Bernie Sanders praises Vice President Harris’ Plan to Expand Medicare Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders calls plan by Vice President Kamala Harris to expand Medicare a “bold vision” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday Oct 9, 2024, issued the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a proposal to provide federal funding to…

Health, National, News, NewsWire, Politics

Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular…

Business, Culture, food, Health, National, News, news release, NewsWire, Recipes, Travel

Orland Park Village Board Bans Kratom, Tianeptine, Delta 8 THC and other Novel Synthetic and Psychoactive Drugs

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Village Board Bans Kratom, Tianeptine, Delta 8 THC and other Novel Synthetic and Psychoactive Drugs Citing concerns about herbal substances that can produce opioid-and-stimulant-like effects, the Orland Park Village Board voted to unanimously ban kratom, tianeptine, and other novel synthetic and psychoactive drugs. This ban is in addition to a ban on synthetic…

Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024 The Village of Frankfort will kick off the 2024 Frankfort Country Market season with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Keith Ogle and the Village Board. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 9 AM near the entrance of…

Entertainment, Events, Features, Frankfort, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate The Illinois Senate passed legislation today proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to be constantly exposed to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Sheriff Dart said. “This legislation is a…

Cook County, Fire, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Police, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for Seniors Fire District invites Seniors to discuss surviving hearts and strokes. Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield hosts his “Coffee & Conversation” meeting Wed April 17 on lifesaving strategies Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield invites the public to attend…

Baby Boomers, Fire, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24 The St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event will be held on Sunday March 24, 2024. This annual event is organized by the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce in Chicago at at Firewater Saloon, 6689 N Oliphant in Chicago. A performance of…

Chicago, Events, Features, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Orland Park Sportsplex Annual Family Health Fair Returns March 23

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Orland Park Sportsplex Annual Family Health Fair Returns March 23 The Village of Orland Park Recreation Department will hold its annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Village of Orland Park Sportsplex, 11351 West 159th Street. Topics will address the fitness needs of the entire family. The…

Events, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse Thousands expected to view the eclipse from southern Illinois for the second time since 2017. UPDATE: Video from Friday’s eclipse news conference at Giant City State Park is available for download Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8,…

Education, Environment, Features, Health, Illinois Legislature, National, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland, Weather

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen Our office was informed last night of a confirmed case of measles identified in a resident at the new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. Commissioners and personnel from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support…

Chicago, Health, News

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries By Ray Hanania My new syndicated column at www.Hanania.com or www.RayHanania.com has touched on a lot of topics this past week. I write four to six columns every week now, driven by what provokes my mind and I share them through…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Books & Films, Commentary, Culture, Government, Health, Humor, immigrant, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes, Veterans

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield unveiled a new app at the Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024 that will help improve lifesaving responses for cardiac arrest patients. The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) already is recognized as having one of the…

Fire, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Ray Hanania 4 Comments

Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District honored several firefighter/paramedics who saved the life of cardiac victim Don Torgerson. Torgerson and his wife and son attended the meeting of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 to express his gratitude…

Fire, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New state funded EMS Comms system will reduce response time and save lives The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Wednesday (Jan. 31, 2024) announced that a new CAD-to-CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) technology that will significantly reduce time it takes for firefighters and paramedics in 40 south suburban communities to respond to emergencies. OFPD Fire…

Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Presidential Candidate Bobby Kennedy Wins the Coveted Orphan Dream Award

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Presidential Candidate Bobby Kennedy Wins the Coveted Orphan Dream Award At a packed, star-studded gala/70th birthday party held at the ‘London,’ Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Bobby) was awarded the 2024 Orphan Dream Award. The MC of the event was Tony Lyons, CEO of Skyhorse Publishing. In its eighth year, the Orphan Dream Award has been…

Events, Health, News

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

Baby Boomers, coronavirus, elections, Health, News, Politics

Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition Officials of the nation’s leading property & casualty insurance risk assessment, Verisk, presented officials of the Orland Fire Protection District with the organization’s highest honor, ISO 1. The ranking reflects an evaluation of more than a dozen aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of…

Fire, Health, National, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival The Orland Fire Protection District has a 71 percent Cardiac Arrest “Save Rate,” one of the highest in the region. Training in CPR or AED use can increase the survival of a cardiac arrest patient significantly more The chances of survival for a cardiac arrest patient…

Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland