County warns of dangers from synthetic cannabis use
Since the recent warning about synthetic cannabinoids from the Illinois Department of Public Health, there have now been nearly 60 reported cases in Illinois, along with two reported deaths, due to severe bleeding by victims who had used what is ...
Latent Tuberculosis more common today
With Saturday the 24th of March being “World TB Day,” the staff at the Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic of Will County is helping fight the daily battle against tuberculosis (TB). This includes the kind of tuberculosis that is dormant inside ...
Keys to Retirement Protection
Troy Township, Shorewood - The Troy Township has invited, David O'Dell of Delco Financial Group, Inc. to present the first and second of a three (3) part free informational series called "Things You Should Know, But Don't Want to Think ...
Bolingbrook raise smoking age to 21
The Bolingbrook Village Board has passed an ordinance that will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21.
Overdose prevention training at Hero summit
During the 2018 Hero Helps Community Summit, slated for Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center in Romeoville, Ill., training on the delivery of naloxone or Narcan will be available to the public.
American Cancer Society looking for volunteer drivers
The American Cancer Society is in need of more volunteer drivers to support the Road To Recovery® program, which provides cancer patients with free rides to treatment.
Will-Grundy Medical Clinic celebrating 30 years
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2018 with a gala on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Black HIV infections cut almost in half in Illinois
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Children’s Dental Health
Children’s Dental Health Month in February is a great time to focus on the fact that kids’ dental health is just as important as their overall health.
Food deserts: Joliet’s nutrition crisis
On the USDA website, a map of the United States shows the places where lack of access to grocery stores is a problem. That includes big swaths of the City of Joliet.
Reduce your risk of cognitive decline
Adopting key lifestyle changes to benefit your brain in 2018.
Silver Cross offering health classes in January
Check out the classes available from Silver Cross Hospital in the New Year.
Silver Cross enacts patient/visitor flu precautions
Silver Cross Hospital is adhering to directives set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Will County Health Department for temporary visitor restrictions due to widespread influenza (flu) activity throughout the state and county.
Community blood drive set for Jan. 16
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow will have the first Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive of 2018 hosted by his office in honor of the late Jim Stewart.
State grant helps Will County detainees beat opioid addiction
A $16 million state grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services is serving as another tool in the state’s fight against the opioid abuse crisis.
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