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Study on which states vaccinate the most and the least from WalletHub

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Study on which states vaccinate the most and the least from WalletHub With vaccines preventing 4 to 5 million deaths worldwide per year, according to the WHO, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s States that Vaccinate the Most, as well as expert commentary. In order to find out which states vaccinate…

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Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests The Town of Cicero Health Department is now offering a highly anticipated new service for Cicero residents, the Rapid PCR Molecular Test for the COVID-19 virus with results made available to patients in approximately 15 minutes, Health Department officials announced this week. Health Department officials explained…

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Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

February 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners Orland Township is currently seeking qualified nurse practitioners who may be interested in working with the Township, including during immunization clinics and health fairs, when needed. Orland Township’s Health Services Department provides residents with opportunities throughout the year to receive immunizations and health-related information. The department is currently seeking qualified…

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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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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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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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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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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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Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 News Editor 1 Comment

Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities Chicago City Council Health Committee Members Ask Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Activities Today, eight members of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations sent a letter to Chicago Department of Public…

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La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 News Editor No Comments

La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID El Municipio de Cicero implementó una respuesta agresiva ante la amenaza de salud que representa el COVID para los residentes, usando sus recursos existentes y manteniendo todos los servicios, suplementados únicamente por los Fondos de Ayuda para el Coronavirus. La policía de Cicero y…

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Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

August 20, 2021October 30, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…

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Which states are safest in today’s continuing COVID pandemic?

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Which states are safest in today’s continuing COVID pandemic? With around 49% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of July 21, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files. In order to…

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Illinoisans who received at least one COVID vaccination automatically entered in $10 million state giveaway

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Illinoisans who received at least one COVID vaccination automatically entered in $10 million state giveaway As Illinois Vaccinates 70% of Adults, Gov. Pritzker Launches $10 Million ‘All In for the Win’ Promotion to Reward Vaccinated Residents. Illinois Becomes First State in Midwest to Hit President Biden’s 70% Adult Vaccination Goal. Eligible Illinoisans Automatically Entered into Lottery for…

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Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy in the South Loop

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 News Editor

Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy In the South Loop It Takes A Village Family of Schools, in partnership with The Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, UI Health, Miles Square Health Center, and IMPACT, is hosting a community covid-19 vaccination clinic this Friday, May 21st from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The event will…

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Orland Township, in Partnership with Jewel-Osco, Holds Third Vaccine Event

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township, in Partnership with Jewel-Osco, Holds Third Vaccine Event “Together We Vaxed:” more than 2,000 residents receive COVID-19 vaccine Orland Township, in partnership with Jewel Osco pharmacy, recently held its third and largest vaccine distribution event, administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to more than 2,000 residents, according to the office of Orland Township Supervisor…

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‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Ray Hanania

‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents Monday, April 12 Event at Georgios Banquets Open to Township. Residents in Phase 1B and with Underlying Medical Conditions or Otherwise Eligible Under Phase 1C Building on the success of Orland Township’s two recent vaccination events for local seniors, Supervisor Paul O’Grady announced…

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Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers Grants awarded as a part of an expansion of COVID-19 vaccines for hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Beginning April 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to invest over $6 billion nationally in Community Health Centers to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities…

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