Healthy & Fit

FOX 32 Chicago’s Dr. Mona Khanna Fights Polio in India, Responds to Disasters

Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:08 am Cardinal News

Raised in Arlington Heights, and a graduate of Arlington High School, Fox 32 reporter Dr. Mona Khanna was recently featured on Forbes magazine ENTERPRENEURS section with Devin Thorpe, Forbes contributor. The Forbes interview focused on […]

Northwest Community Healthcare’s PHO Joins Illinois Health Partners

Thu Feb 27, 2014 01:30 pm Cardinal News

Expansion Creates One of the Broadest Networks for HMO Patients in Illinois Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) has agreed to join Illinois Health Partners (IHP), effective immediately. More than 500 physicians who […]

Fatal Crashes Involving Marijuana Higher: Pot Prevalence in Fatal Crashes Increased from 4.2% to 12.2%

Wed Feb 26, 2014 07:55 pm Cardinal News

Along with the legalization of marijuana on the rise, the increase in DUI crashes related to marijuana intoxication is also on the rise. Fatal crashes involving marijuana use tripled from 1999 to 2010, according to […]

Northwest Community Hospital Hosts Injury Prevention Fall Risk Screening Clinic

Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:37 pm Cardinal News

With falls reported as the leading cause of fatal injuries among older adults, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting a no-charge fall risk screening clinic. NCH physical therapists will help individuals learn about their risk […]

Northwest Community Hospital Announces Boyle as New Chairperson of Foundation Board, Three New Board Trustees

Sat Feb 15, 2014 04:16 pm Cardinal News

Longtime Arlington Heights resident and breast cancer survivor Janet E. Boyle has been appointed chair of the Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) Foundation’s Board of Trustees for 2014. Three new board members also were appointed to […]

IDPH Food Warning: Buffalo Fish Purchased at Fresh Farms in Niles Suspected in 2 “Haff Disease” Cases

Tue Feb 4, 2014 10:23 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people who purchased buffalo fish from Fresh Farms International Market in Niles in Cook County after January 30, 2014, not to eat the fish. Health officials […]

HLN’s Dr Drew Pinsky: Heroin Addiction Isn’t Kicked, It’s Lifelong

Mon Feb 3, 2014 12:43 pm Cardinal News

HLN’s Dr. Drew and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the deadly consequences of heroin addiction. Heroin addiction is the hot topic today following the death of talented actor. See movies and trailers with Philip Seymour Hoffman […]

Extreme Cold Survival Tips for Personal Health and Protecting Property

Sun Jan 26, 2014 09:58 am Cardinal News

When temperatures drop significantly below normal, you may have to cope with power failures, icy roads and short tempers. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and […]

BMJ Study: Do More People Die of Heart Attacks During Off Hours?

Sat Jan 25, 2014 04:52 pm Cardinal News

Mayo Clinic looked at what happens in the emergency room at different times of the day. Dr. Richard Besser reports for CBS about a study published online by the British Medical Journal that concluded that […]

Northwest Community Hospital Day Surgery Center Forms Collaborative Partnership With Physicians

Wed Jan 15, 2014 09:48 pm Cardinal News

The Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Day Surgery Center has entered into a joint venture partnership with local physicians that will provide patients with a personal and convenient alternative to high-quality outpatient surgery without leaving the […]

Facebook Bans Marilyn McKenna’s Weight Loss Photo with “Fat Pants”

Tue Jan 14, 2014 05:15 am Cardinal News

Apparently Facebook has banned a picture of Marilyn McKenna’s extra-large pants next to her extra fit body. Certainly that has many wondering what the big deal is. After the recent holiday season involving having to […]

Northwest Community Healthcare Excels Growth of Cardiovascular Surgery Program; Partnership Agreement With Cardiac Surgery Associates, S.C.

Fri Dec 27, 2013 06:55 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement with Cardiac Surgery Associates, S.C. (CSA) to excel the growth of its cardiovascular surgery program. The partnership with CSA, a group of […]

CNN: Lynn Webster Investigated for Deaths Coinciding with Painkiller Prescriptions

Sun Dec 22, 2013 07:47 pm Cardinal News

Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates patient deaths at Lifetree pain clinic in Utah. Dr. Lynn Webster, Director of the CRI Lifetree pain clinic in Utah was previously director of Lifetree Pain Clinic in Utah. Opioid Risk […]

Norovirus Outbreak at Edison Middle School in Wheaton

Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:47 pm Cardinal News

A reported stomach flu outbreak Edison Middle School in Wheaton this week was caused by the norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain, according to the DuPage County Health Department. […]

Thanks Obamacare: Progressive Liberal Consumer Health Care Group ProgressNow Colorado Promotes Promiscuity, Alcohol Consumption

Wed Nov 13, 2013 09:16 am Cardinal News

ProgressNow Colorado and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative has a series of social media ads that critics say promote promiscuity and drunkenness. The ads feature a 20-something girl on a mission to get laid, a […]

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