Category: Health

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 Guest Columnist No Comments

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

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Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…

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Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

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All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…

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Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15 Illinois Department of Insurance Announces the start of Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace. Eleven health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun running from November 1,…

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Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors Orland Township residents have the opportunity to receive seasonal flu-shots on select days. The Township is also continuing to offer COVID vaccinations and booster shots to senior citizens Orland Township has extended the dates for flu shots through November. No appointments necessary, shots…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township There is still time to register online for the vaccine booster and flu shots through Orland Township. Friday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Orland Township, 14807 South Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 BOOSTER REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 6 months from 2nd…

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Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township Residents are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to fight the flu. After a successful drive-thru shot clinic on Oct. 2, which attracted nearly 100 residents, Orland Township hopes to call attention to this years remaining flu shot clinic dates. Orland Township’s 2021 Flu Shot Clinics…

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Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2 Orland Township’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic is this Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to noon! No appointment necessary. As one of the Township’s more popular offers, this clinic does operate on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. It is asked that…

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Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday Sept. 27, 2021 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the…

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Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

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