Student Raising Funds for Van to Fulfill College Dream
Lauren uses a wheelchair and is raising funds so she can use a van to get back and forth to college. This WGN news story details the story of Lauren, an Illinois teen who has…
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Camp STAR 2015 Registration Opens
Register now for this unique Summer camp for children with ADHD and related disorders. Camp dates will be June 15 through July 31st. For more information call Amy Shimoni at 847-433-6001, extension 108. Camp STAR…
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PKU Study Needs Participants
Help clinics understand how they can assist families caring for children with PKU. Research conducted by the University of Louisville aims to help clinics offer improved care and support for families of children with PKU….
Gas Stove Safety
A recent study found increases in respiratory illness such as asthma and bronchitis when gas stoves are not used properly. Researchers recommend using a ventilation system to make sure air pollutants like carbon monoxide and…
Staying Healthy During Respiratory Illness Season
Learn how to stay healthy this cold and flu (and RSV and EV) season. General precautions Respiratory illnesses are usually passed on when someone inhales droplets of saliva from a sick person sneezing, coughing or…
How to Get Health Insurance
Get the health coverage you need. The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people enroll in health coverage. You can compare health plans by using the Marketplace website or making an appointment with a Navigator. A…
Preventing Unintentional Injury
Learn the risks, common causes, and prevention strategies of unintentional injury. Developmental Pediatrician, Dr. Patty Huang, talks about the key factors that place children with special health care needs at risk for unintentional injury. Dr….
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Offer your suggestions on the redesign of the National Survey of Children’s Health. An important survey about children’s health is being redesigned to improve the questions. If you have an hour of time and you’re…