The Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic and the Will County Community Health Center are offering the new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine for all ages six months and older, with vaccines available to residents with Medicaid or Medicare, limited private insurance plans, and low-cost vaccines for the uninsured or underinsured.
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10 Steps to Live Longer with HIV/AIDS
People living with HIV can live just as long as those without it, but understanding how HIV progresses and making the right lifestyle choices can make all the difference.
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7 Common Medications that can cause Memory Loss
Certain commonly used medications, such as benzodiazepines, anti-seizure drugs, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, and antihistamines, have been linked to memory issues and severe forgetfulness, and there are alternatives available to discuss with a doctor.
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8 Medications you shouldn’t combine With vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that can interact with other medications and supplements, so it is important to talk to your healthcare provider before starting vitamin D if you take other medications.
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth breaks new ground in Bolingbrook
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook recently broke ground on a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which will expand access to life-saving cardiac services for the community and is set to open in 2027.
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FDA announces nationwide recall of Cholesterol Medication—more than 140,000 Bottles Affected
Ascend Laboratories of New Jersey has recalled over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets due to failed dissolution specifications, and consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.
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Social Security Benefits Struggle to Keep up with Rising Living Costs
The federal government shutdown has delayed the announcement of Social Security’s 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment, which is needed to ensure retirees can keep up with rising costs, but many retirees are still struggling to make ends meet due to insufficient benefits and rising Medicare Part B premiums.
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State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Illinois residents will see premium hikes and many are expected to drop coverage due to the ending of enhanced tax credits, which is part of a federal budget change included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of 2021.
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3 Things you should avoid after getting the flu shot
Flu shots are considered safe, but some people may experience mild side effects such as headache, fever, nausea, muscle aches, and fatigue, while others may experience more serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling around the eyes or lips, paleness, weakness, dizziness, or hives, in which case medical attention should be sought.
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Speak Up sponsors “Walking in Hope” Cancer Walk
Speak Up, a local non-profit organization in Joliet, sponsored a Flash Mob Cancer Awareness “Walking in Hope” event on October 4, 2025, to promote screening and reduce the risk of breast cancer, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide.
