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Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings
Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. For the 14th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named to the Best Hospital Honor Roll. Additionally, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois…

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

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Bernie Sanders praises  Vice President Harris’ Plan to Expand Medicare
Senator Bernie Sanders praises  Vice President Harris’ Plan to Expand Medicare

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…

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification Palos Hospital also receives American Heart Association national recognition Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital has achieved Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Offered in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, The Joint…

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Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Posted on June 5, 2023June 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park
Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park State Senator Michael E. Hastings is pleased to see the Fiscal Year 2024 budget  signed into law on Wednesday will prioritize support for direct service providers, Tinley Park remediation efforts and historic levels of funding for area higher education facilities. “Next fiscal…

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Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist
Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist

Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist By Ray Hanania Patty Murphy, 51, a lifelong resident of Oak Lawn passed on October 12, 2022 after recently being diagnosed with cancer. I had a brief opportunity to work with her in developing a PSA to promote sexual violence awareness in 2004 that publicized the support that her…

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Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights

Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights Two weeks before Primary Election Day, three pro-choice women running for open Congressional Seats in Illinois made a final plea with voters about what’s at stake in this election. Jacqui Collins (candidate for IL-01), Delia…

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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

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Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care
Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care

Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care “Everyday low prices” are coming to health care. Walmart recently launched its own analog insulin, a synthetic form of the hormone that’s genetically modified to be released rapidly or slowly, depending on a person’s needs. It will be manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk…

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Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine
Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, who has led the region in taking the threat of the coronavirus serious, announced that the Township’s service will be ready to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available. O’Grady has been a role model is leading the…

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First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced
First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19, a Chicago resident in her 60s. Health officials are closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…

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University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress
University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress

University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress Law student Sarah Gad of the University of Chicago says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need. Gad is an exemplary…

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Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

Posted on December 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families
Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families

Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Lower Drug Prices for Illinois Families Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement Thursday Dec. 12, 2019 regarding the passage of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): “Too many…

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Gov. Pritzker Statement on Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs

Posted on November 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker Statement on Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs
Gov. Pritzker Statement on Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs

Gov. Pritzker Statement on Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after both chambers of the General Assembly passed legislation to cap insulin costs for Illinois families. “Skyrocketing prescription drug prices are an enormous burden for too many Illinois families, and this legislation will significantly lower out-of-pocket…

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Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 By News Editor No Comments on Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away

Benefits and Services: attend a session or help is just an email away By Jerry Field   Jesse Brown Health Care System-Environmental Management Service  Veterans Hiring Fair! Jesse Brown VA 820 S. Damen Ave., Kizer Conference Center, 2nd Floor Damen Bldg. Chicago, IL. Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 Time:  9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m. VETERANS…

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On Medicare, Democrats Shouldn’t Trust Trump

Posted on August 24, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on On Medicare, Democrats Shouldn’t Trust Trump
On Medicare, Democrats Shouldn’t Trust Trump

On Medicare, Democrats Shouldn’t Trust Trump Guest Op-Ed. Former Congressman cautions Democrats who plan to support changes to Medicare not to do so By Ron Klink President Trump doesn’t understand or care about healthcare policy. He recently suggested that health insurance costs just $12 a year. And he fervently supported the GOP’s Obamacare repeal plan,…

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Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

Posted on June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts
Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts It’s hard enough to understand America’s healthcare system without the mainstream news media abandoning a helpful role and instead using the issue to advance its own partisan political agendas. Healthcare is so important and yet the news media and both political parties are twisting facts to spin…

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