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		<title>IEMA environmental personnel collect samples near Byron nuclear power plant</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22829/2012/02/03/iema-environmental-personnel-collect-samples-near-byron-nuclear-power-plant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Agency continues to monitor plant conditions through remote monitoring system</strong>
	SPRINGFIELD—Environmental monitoring personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are collecting samples around the Byron Nuclear Power Plant today to confirm that a steam release Jan. 30 (deemed an unusual event by the agency) poses no hazard to the public.]]></description>
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		<title>Urgent need for O Negative blood donors</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22812/2012/02/03/urgent-need-for-o-negative-blood-donors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—Heartland Blood Centers, a nonprofit medical organization servicing 38 area hospitals, is struggling to meet the needs of patients with O Negative blood type in area hospitals.]]></description>
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		<title>Support for those who have lost loved ones</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22811/2012/02/02/support-for-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit organization offering support for those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is offering a series of programs in February for those who have experienced the death of a family member or other loved one.]]></description>
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		<title>IDOT, ISP, Illinois Tollway encourage motorists to prepare for winter driving condition</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22710/2012/01/29/idot-isp-illinois-tollway-encourage-motorists-to-prepare-for-winter-driving-condition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ann Schneider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiram Grau]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials urged motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>January is National Radon Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22711/2012/01/28/january-is-national-radon-awareness-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is urging homeowners to have their homes tested for the presence of this odorless, tasteless and colorless gas as part of National Radon Awareness Month.]]></description>
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		<title>Kaneland High School to host Health and Wellness Fair</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22611/2012/01/21/kaneland-high-school-to-host-health-and-wellness-fair/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaneland—Kaneland High School will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 24.]]></description>
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		<title>Enjoy a safe Holiday Season</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22088/2011/12/16/enjoy-a-safe-holiday-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	SPRINGFIELD—The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal urges everyone to pay special attention to Christmas decorations to avoid any potential dangers.]]></description>
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		<title>Get ready for a colder and wetter winter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22104/2011/12/16/get-ready-for-a-colder-and-wetter-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22104/2011/12/16/get-ready-for-a-colder-and-wetter-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—The National Weather Service is forecasting that this winter will be “colder and wetter than average.” ]]></description>
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		<title>National Influenza Vaccination week</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21981/2011/12/09/national-influenza-vaccination-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—To help stay healthy during the holidays and all year, give the gift of health by getting an influenza vaccination to not only protect you, but others as well. ]]></description>
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		<title>First 2011 West Nile case reported in Kane County</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21088/2011/11/05/first-2011-west-nile-case-reported-in-kane-county/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21088/2011/11/05/first-2011-west-nile-case-reported-in-kane-county/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	ST. CHARLES—Kane County reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2011 this past week, a 63-year-old woman from St. Charles.]]></description>
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		<title>No-Refusal Halloween weekend</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20992/2011/10/29/no-refusal-halloween-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Halloween is best known for spooky costumes and scary pranks. Unfortunately, Halloween also is becoming is one of the deadliest times of the year on roads because of drunken driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.]]></description>
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		<title>Lead Poisoning Prevention Week through Saturday</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20981/2011/10/28/lead-poisoning-prevention-week-through-saturday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Illinois has one of the highest numbers of lead poisoning cases in the nation, with the Illinois Department of Public Health reporting about 3,300 children last year with elevated blood lead levels. ]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor Foundation holds gala event to benefit cancer care</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20876/2011/10/24/delnor-foundation-holds-gala-event-to-benefit-cancer-care/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20876/2011/10/24/delnor-foundation-holds-gala-event-to-benefit-cancer-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craig Collins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matt Rodewald]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The Delnor Foundation invites all local residents to make an impact on cancer care in the Fox Valley community by attending the 2011 Gala “Footloose and Cancer Free.” ]]></description>
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		<title>LivingWell presents ‘Developing Authentic Power: 11 Keys to Shifting from Fear to Love’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20874/2011/10/23/livingwell-presents-%e2%80%98developing-authentic-power-11-keys-to-shifting-from-fear-to-love%e2%80%99/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Debbie Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rose Diaz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Personal Wellness/Life Coaches Rose Diaz and Debbie Miller will teach ways that can help people authentically empower themselves by shifting from habits that don’t serve them an inspiring life during a session on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County takes on lead poisoning with $1 million grant</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20871/2011/10/23/kane-county-takes-on-lead-poisoning-with-1-million-grant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Karen McConnaughay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Randy Hultgren]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay and U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren announced last week that Kane County has been awarded a $1.04 million grant to address lead-based paint hazards in area homes and to develop a county-wide Healthy Homes Program. ]]></description>
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		<title>Domestic Violence Awareness Month focuses on help for victims</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20872/2011/10/22/domestic-violence-awareness-month-focuses-on-help-for-victims/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the color of the ribbon is purple.]]></description>
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		<title>Get involved during Fire Prevention Week</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20734/2011/10/14/get-involved-during-fire-prevention-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The state fire marshall is urging families to take time to learn about important steps in fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week through this Saturday.]]></description>
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		<title>Kaneland offers pre-school screening</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20568/2011/10/10/kaneland-offers-pre-school-screening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaneland parents are encouraged to bring their children, ages 3 to 5 years old, to a preschool screening on Friday, Oct. 21, at Morningstar Community Church, 8S101 Barnes Road. Children will be assessed on development milestones including speech, hearing, vision and motor skills. For an appointment, call (630) 365-5111, ext. 158.]]></description>
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		<title>Flu season arrives—get vaccinated</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20561/2011/10/08/flu-season-arrives%e2%80%94get-vaccinated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Autumn is the beginning of the flu season, and now is a good time to think about protecting yourself with a flu vaccine. The Kane County Health Department encourages all residents to take the time to get a flu vaccine. ]]></description>
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		<title>Village bans sale, possession of synthetic designer drugs</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20575/2011/10/07/village-bans-sale-possession-of-synthetic-designer-drugs/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20575/2011/10/07/village-bans-sale-possession-of-synthetic-designer-drugs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sean Michels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board is just saying no … to synthetic alternative drugs.]]></description>
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		<title>October events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20564/2011/10/07/october-events-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20564/2011/10/07/october-events-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center announces several upcoming events to increase awareness and to help raise funds for the center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October:]]></description>
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		<title>Nominate someone for the TriCity Family Services’ Award</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20316/2011/09/26/nominate-someone-for-the-tricity-family-services%e2%80%99-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Is there someone that you know who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to the community? ]]></description>
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		<title>Flu shots fight new form this year</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20317/2011/09/23/flu-shots-fight-new-form-this-year/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20317/2011/09/23/flu-shots-fight-new-form-this-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Influenza vaccine is now at local health departments, pharmacies and health care facilities around the state.]]></description>
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		<title>Senior matchmaker enhances lives</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20129/2011/09/19/senior-matchmaker-enhances-lives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Kaczmarski</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Margarita Bonifaz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marilyn Bawauah]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norma Turner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theresa Valez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—A senior companion program that pairs up volunteers and seniors with the goal of enhancing their lives is expanding throughout southern Kane County.]]></description>
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		<title>IDOT, law enforcement launch crackdown on impaired driving</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19720/2011/08/26/idot-law-enforcement-launch-crackdown-on-impaired-driving/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19720/2011/08/26/idot-law-enforcement-launch-crackdown-on-impaired-driving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has partnered with Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state to kick off the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization, an intensive, two-week crackdown on impaired driving leading up to the Labor Day holiday.]]></description>
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		<title>TriCity Family Services accepting nominations for William D. Barth Award</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19546/2011/08/20/tricity-family-services-accepting-nominations-for-william-d-barth-award/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19546/2011/08/20/tricity-family-services-accepting-nominations-for-william-d-barth-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—TriCity Family Services is accepting  nominations for the 27th Annual William D. Barth Award.]]></description>
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		<title>Keep cool while spending less on energy</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18939/2011/07/16/keep-cool-while-spending-less-on-energy/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18939/2011/07/16/keep-cool-while-spending-less-on-energy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The hottest days of summer are ahead—can you keep your home comfortable without breaking the bank? The Energy Education Council offers some simple tips to boost comfort and save on electric bills during the sultriest of days: • Make sure your air conditioner filter is clean; change or clean it monthly during the cooling season. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remove sources of standing water to prevent West Nile Virus</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18822/2011/07/11/remove-sources-of-standing-water-to-prevent-west-nile-virus/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18822/2011/07/11/remove-sources-of-standing-water-to-prevent-west-nile-virus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The recent wet spring is sure to breed a good crop of mosquitoes, but while they may be annoying, they are not the kind that spread West Nile virus.]]></description>
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		<title>Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Friday afternoon</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18815/2011/07/01/weather-service-issues-heat-advisory-for-friday-afternoon/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18815/2011/07/01/weather-service-issues-heat-advisory-for-friday-afternoon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the thermometer expected to rise into the 90s and the humidity climbing to uncomfortably high levels Friday, the Kane County Health Department again is urging residents to take precautions as these conditions can lead to heat illness.]]></description>
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		<title>State health director warns residents to avoid contact with bats</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18715/2011/07/01/state-health-director-warns-residents-to-avoid-contact-with-bats/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18715/2011/07/01/state-health-director-warns-residents-to-avoid-contact-with-bats/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—With summer beginning,  Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is warning Illinoisans to avoid contact with bats as they start becoming more active during this time of year. Bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Illinois. Thirteen bats and one bovine have tested positive for rabies already this year.]]></description>
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		<title>IEMA, NWS observe Lightning Safety Awareness Week</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18559/2011/06/23/iema-nws-observe-lightning-safety-awareness-week/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18559/2011/06/23/iema-nws-observe-lightning-safety-awareness-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors” is the slogan used by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to remind people to take cover when a thunderstorm approaches. ]]></description>
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		<title>Bereavement support for children</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18492/2011/06/21/bereavement-support-for-children/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18492/2011/06/21/bereavement-support-for-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—Herbie’s Friends, a program to help grieving families cope with loss, grief and death, is offered by Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice (FVVH).]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor honored for physician satisfaction</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18479/2011/06/18/delnor-honored-for-physician-satisfaction/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18479/2011/06/18/delnor-honored-for-physician-satisfaction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Delnor Hospital has been honored  at an awards ceremony sponsored by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. for achieving exceptional physician satisfaction. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to choose the right physician</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18354/2011/06/14/how-to-choose-the-right-physician/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18354/2011/06/14/how-to-choose-the-right-physician/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA–Finding the right physician can be challenging. There are so many important questions and factors to consider, such as whether the doctor has specialized experience, whether the physician has a comfortable bedside manner, and whether the medical practice accepts your insurance. ]]></description>
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		<title>West Nile virus typically not carried by floodwater mosquitoes</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18355/2011/06/12/west-nile-virus-typically-not-carried-by-floodwater-mosquitoes/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18355/2011/06/12/west-nile-virus-typically-not-carried-by-floodwater-mosquitoes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Damon T. Arnold]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Weeks of rain and flooding in southern Illinois have made conditions ripe for mosquitoes.]]></description>
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		<title>Temperatures, high humidity combine to create dangerous conditions</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18321/2011/06/07/temperatures-high-humidity-combine-to-create-dangerous-conditions/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18321/2011/06/07/temperatures-high-humidity-combine-to-create-dangerous-conditions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kane County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions as temperature and humidity levels climb Tuesday to create conditions where heat illness is possible. ]]></description>
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		<title>Two Women, For Women close up shop</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18302/2011/06/05/two-women-for-women-close-up-shop/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18302/2011/06/05/two-women-for-women-close-up-shop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—Almost 12 years to the day, the free mammogram fund Two Women, For Women officially ceased operations Wednesday.]]></description>
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		<title>Conley Outreach to offer Grief Day Camp</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18092/2011/05/25/conley-outreach-to-offer-grief-day-camp/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18092/2011/05/25/conley-outreach-to-offer-grief-day-camp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANEVILLE—Conley Outreach Community Services announced this year’s Good Grief Day Camp, “Your Unique Grief Journey.” ]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor offers informational session on sleep apnea</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18091/2011/05/25/delnor-offers-informational-session-on-sleep-apnea/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/18091/2011/05/25/delnor-offers-informational-session-on-sleep-apnea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—When sleep patterns are affected, it could be Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep.]]></description>
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		<title>Eggleston named interim executive director</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18090/2011/05/24/eggleston-named-interim-executive-director/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BATAVIA—Elderday Center, a nonprofit adult day center in Batavia, recently named Traci Eggleston, MSW, its interim executive director.]]></description>
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		<title>Cancer and the law: insurance options after cancer</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17968/2011/05/16/cancer-and-the-law-insurance-options-after-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/17968/2011/05/16/cancer-and-the-law-insurance-options-after-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will host a presentation led by Monica Fawzy, a staff attorney at The Cancer Legal Resource Center, on Wednesday, May 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. ]]></description>
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		<title>The path to living well</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/18029/2011/05/13/the-path-to-living-well/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 06:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—Elburn resident Tracey Marut passed away in September after a 10-year battle with colon cancer, but not before she made a big contribution to a place that had done so much for her and her husband Dave.]]></description>
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		<title>Health Department conducts food-borne illness outbreak investigation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17984/2011/05/13/health-department-conducts-food-borne-illness-outbreak-investigation/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/17984/2011/05/13/health-department-conducts-food-borne-illness-outbreak-investigation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—The Kane County Health Department, the Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories, and other local health departments have reported a recent increase in Salmonella ser. Typhimurium in Northeastern Illinois.]]></description>
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		<title>Stroke, osteoporosis screenings come to Sugar Grove</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17852/2011/05/11/stroke-osteoporosis-screenings-come-to-sugar-grove/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/17852/2011/05/11/stroke-osteoporosis-screenings-come-to-sugar-grove/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 06:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SUGAR GROVE—Residents living in and around the Sugar Grove community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. ]]></description>
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		<title>LivingWell Cancer Center announces‘Living with Chronic Cancer’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17851/2011/05/08/livingwell-cancer-center-announces%e2%80%98living-with-chronic-cancer%e2%80%99/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 06:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—Learn ways to cope with the physical and emotional effects of living with cancer during a Q&#038;A session on Wednesday, May 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.]]></description>
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		<title>Wellness Concepts’ Women’s Health &amp; Weight Loss Symposium</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17734/2011/05/04/wellness-concepts%e2%80%99-women%e2%80%99s-health-weight-loss-symposium/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 06:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. CHARLES—Feeling fat, frumpy and frazzled? Confused about the pros and cons of various weight loss programs?  Would you like to learn how to overcome your adrenal balance, restore your thyroid and lose weight?]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial Walk for families grieving infant loss</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17733/2011/05/02/memorial-walk-for-families-grieving-infant-loss/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/17733/2011/05/02/memorial-walk-for-families-grieving-infant-loss/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 06:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELGIN—Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit organization offering support for those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, will hold a Memorial Walk for families who are grieving the death of a baby on Saturday, May 7, at 9 a.m]]></description>
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		<title>Suicide Prevention Services seeks volunteers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17566/2011/04/26/suicide-prevention-services-seeks-volunteers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Batavia—Suicide Prevention Services is seeking hotline volunteers to help reduce and eliminate suicide and suicide attempts.]]></description>
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		<title>LivingWell Bridge Walk</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17581/2011/04/26/livingwell-bridge-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—LWCRC will hold its sixth annual Bridge Walk to raise awareness and funds for the organization’s 50 programs and services.]]></description>
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		<title>Successfully stop smoking</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17584/2011/04/25/successfully-stop-smoking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Tobacco QUITLINE has added weekend hours for the first time and expanded its daily hours of operation until 11 p.m. to provide more opportunities for Illinoisans trying to quit smoking.]]></description>
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		<title>Life after Cancer presentation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17582/2011/04/25/life-after-cancer-presentation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will offer a panel discussion led by five cancer survivors, who will address the issues that each one of them faced once their treatment ended and how they dealt and are still dealing with them.]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor’s Giving Tree helps make reading fundamental</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17583/2011/04/24/delnor%e2%80%99s-giving-tree-helps-make-reading-fundamental/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/17583/2011/04/24/delnor%e2%80%99s-giving-tree-helps-make-reading-fundamental/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—For the month of April, Delnor’s Giving Tree will collect books for all ages and donate them to both Lazarus and Hesed houses.]]></description>
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		<title>By the numbers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17456/2011/04/17/by-the-numbers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Study looks at Kane’s health</strong>
	KANE COUNTY—The County Health Rankings, a national study released recently, show once again that Kane County residents are some of the healthiest in the state.]]></description>
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		<title>Livingwell announces ‘Laughter to Manage Pain &amp; Stress’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17468/2011/04/15/livingwell-announces-%e2%80%98laughter-to-manage-pain-stress%e2%80%99/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—On Friday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., certified Laughter Yoga Leader Terri Reasoner will present this fun form of exercise in the main lobby of Joliet Oncology and Hematology Associates, 2614 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.]]></description>
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		<title>Batavia Mothers Club Foundation hosts annual 5K</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17292/2011/04/11/batavia-mothers-club-foundation-hosts-annual-5k/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Batavia—The Batavia Mothers Club Foundation will host its annual Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 16, at the Batavia Riverwalk (Island Avenue and Houston Street in downtown Batavia).]]></description>
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		<title>TriCity Family Services Annual Benefit, Auction</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17200/2011/04/04/tricity-family-services-annual-benefit-auction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Charles—TriCity Family Services will host its 22nd Annual Benefit and Auction on Saturday, April 9, at the Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles.]]></description>
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		<title>State provides new info to help make better decisions about health care providers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17058/2011/03/27/state-provides-new-info-to-help-make-better-decisions-about-health-care-providers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Springfield—Illinoisans are now able to find more information that can help them decide where to go for medical care. ]]></description>
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		<title>Orthopedic advancements at Delnor</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/17057/2011/03/27/orthopedic-advancements-at-delnor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Imagine repairing a hip through a few small surgical incisions, or using a patient’s owned cleansed blood cells to heal damaged tissue.]]></description>
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		<title>Ongoing programs offered for those dealing with cancer</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16809/2011/03/21/ongoing-programs-offered-for-those-dealing-with-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/16809/2011/03/21/ongoing-programs-offered-for-those-dealing-with-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYCAMORE—The following events are held at the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Cancer Center. For more information, call (815) 748-2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.]]></description>
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		<title>Cancer center benefit raises $300,000 for charity</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16808/2011/03/19/cancer-center-benefit-raises-300000-for-charity/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/16808/2011/03/19/cancer-center-benefit-raises-300000-for-charity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Geneva—On Saturday, Feb. 19, Ed and Karen French hosted the 6th Annual Winter Wine Festival, benefiting the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.]]></description>
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		<title>LivingWell presents info on vitamins, supplements, and cancer treatment</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16637/2011/03/16/livingwell-presents-info-on-vitamins-supplements-and-cancer-treatment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christopher George, MD, of LaGrange Oncology Associates/Delnor Hospital, and Sandra Hunter, Registered Dietician of Delnor Hospital will present “The Truth about Vitamins and Supplements in Cancer Treatment,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22]]></description>
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		<title>Cherished Children: Grief support for parents</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16665/2011/03/14/cherished-children-grief-support-for-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/16665/2011/03/14/cherished-children-grief-support-for-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is offering Cherished Children, a support group for parents whose child has died, from March 16 to April 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the FVVH offices, 200 Whitfield Drive in Geneva. ]]></description>
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		<title>National Sleep Awareness Week</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16530/2011/03/07/national-sleep-awareness-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—It’s a consensus: the majority of American adults don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night.]]></description>
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		<title>Support for those who have lost loved ones</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16414/2011/03/01/support-for-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/16414/2011/03/01/support-for-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit organization offering support for those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, will offer a series of programs in March for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. ]]></description>
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		<title>IEMA encourages families to practice emergency plans</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16257/2011/02/20/iema-encourages-families-to-practice-emergency-plans/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/16257/2011/02/20/iema-encourages-families-to-practice-emergency-plans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Some emergencies, like last week’s blizzard, come with advance warning. Others, like a tornado or earthquake, may strike with little or no warning.]]></description>
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		<title>“Fit Kids 2020” outlines strategies to reduce childhood obesity</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16131/2011/02/14/%e2%80%9cfit-kids-2020%e2%80%9d-outlines-strategies-to-reduce-childhood-obesity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Health Department announced the release of “Fit Kids 2020 Plan,” a 51-page document that outlines the strategies required to reverse childhood obesity in Kane County over the next decade. ]]></description>
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		<title>Take bullying seriously</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/16090/2011/02/05/take-bullying-seriously/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 06:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—This month's community event, sponsored by the Elburn Lions Club on Jan. 26, featured counselors from The Center for Rural Psychology in Elburn who spoke on the subject of bullying.]]></description>
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		<title>Friendship connection helps kids connect with others</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MAPLE PARK—Do you know someone who could benefit from a social skills group? Blazing Prairie Stars, a therapy barn in Maple Park, is offering a Friendship Connection program to give a leg-up to children who struggle in their relationships with others. There are currently openings for new children.       ]]></description>
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		<title>IDNR reminds snowmobile operators to be cautious this winter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15903/2011/02/01/idnr-reminds-snowmobile-operators-to-be-cautious-this-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15903/2011/02/01/idnr-reminds-snowmobile-operators-to-be-cautious-this-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to take extra caution this year as the snow begins to fall in Illinois. ]]></description>
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		<title>Flu activity in Illinois increasing</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15699/2011/01/17/flu-activity-in-illinois-increasing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that flu activity has increased to the “regional level,” meaning that many regions in Illinois are reporting recent laboratory-confirmed influenza.]]></description>
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		<title>Hospice offers hope for the new year</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15627/2011/01/11/hospice-offers-hope-for-the-new-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—To start out the new year with hope, Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is offering programs in January to help families cope with a death loss, and to help those who have lost a life partner move on.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Hospice bereavement programs</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15626/2011/01/09/dc-hospice-bereavement-programs/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15626/2011/01/09/dc-hospice-bereavement-programs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DEKALB—The following are programs offered by the DeKalb County Hospice:]]></description>
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		<title>Parenting difficult adolescents</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15625/2011/01/09/parenting-difficult-adolescents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Attention parents of adolescent teens: Join TriCity Family Services for a Parent Support &#038; Education Series presentation, "Parenting Difficult Adolescents," which will be presented in two parts ...]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor, CDH sign merger agreement</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15390/2010/12/28/delnor-cdh-sign-merger-agreement/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15390/2010/12/28/delnor-cdh-sign-merger-agreement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva/Winfield—Delnor Health System (Delnor) and Central DuPage Health (CDH) this week announced they have signed a definitive agreement to merge.]]></description>
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		<title>Party hints for avoiding food poisoning</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15281/2010/12/21/party-hints-for-avoiding-food-poisoning/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15281/2010/12/21/party-hints-for-avoiding-food-poisoning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The holiday season often includes gathering with friends and family for holiday dinners, office parties or other celebrations. But those get-togethers may also include an unwanted guest: food poisoning.]]></description>
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		<title>Tips to reduce the risk of depression during the holidays</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15131/2010/12/13/tips-to-reduce-the-risk-of-depression-during-the-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15131/2010/12/13/tips-to-reduce-the-risk-of-depression-during-the-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—The Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) Division of Mental Health (DMH) urges Illinois residents to take extra time this holiday season to tend to their mental health.]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor implements program to lower the risk for drug-resistant infections</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15015/2010/12/07/delnor-implements-program-to-lower-the-risk-for-drug-resistant-infections/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15015/2010/12/07/delnor-implements-program-to-lower-the-risk-for-drug-resistant-infections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Antibiotic resistance is a widespread problem and one that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls "one of the world's most pressing public health concerns.”]]></description>
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		<title>Protect your family by getting flu vaccinations</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/15016/2010/12/07/protect-your-family-by-getting-flu-vaccinations/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/15016/2010/12/07/protect-your-family-by-getting-flu-vaccinations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Millions of people travel every year during the holiday season to spend time with friends and family. ]]></description>
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		<title>Laughter can be the best medicine</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14903/2010/12/01/laughter-can-be-the-best-medicine/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/14903/2010/12/01/laughter-can-be-the-best-medicine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Elgin—LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will present a workshop on Laughter to Manage Pain and Stress on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Provena Saint Joseph Hospital Bob &#038; Edna Meadows Cancer Center, 88 N. Airlite Ave., in Elgin.]]></description>
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		<title>Snowflake Shuffle 5K set for Dec. 4</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14889/2010/11/29/snowflake-shuffle-5k-set-for-dec-4/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/14889/2010/11/29/snowflake-shuffle-5k-set-for-dec-4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—TriCity Family Services will present the annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Mill Creek Subdivision in Geneva.]]></description>
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		<title>â€˜Rightsizingâ€™ your home, hospice care information and pre-planning your memorial</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14739/2010/11/19/%e2%80%98rightsizing%e2%80%99-your-home-hospice-care-information-and-pre-planning-your-memorial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BATAVIAâ€”Have you made your â€œBucket List?â€ Not likely. Most of us arenâ€™t comfortable addressing the aging process and how our later years should be spent. Maybe itâ€™s time for an attitude adjustment.]]></description>
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		<title>Integrative medicine is topic of presentation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14619/2010/11/15/integrative-medicine-is-topic-of-presentation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	GENEVAâ€”The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will host a talk on the ways which an integrative approach can enhance the benefits of standard medical treatments on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 
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		<title>Mustaches for prostate cancer</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14620/2010/11/13/mustaches-for-prostate-cancer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELDâ€”Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is participating this month with Movember, to raise awareness of men's health issues, including prostate cancer.]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor Hospital sleep disorder program earns accreditation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14512/2010/11/10/delnor-hospital-sleep-disorder-program-earns-accreditation/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/14512/2010/11/10/delnor-hospital-sleep-disorder-program-earns-accreditation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	GENEVAâ€”Delnor Hospital Sleep Disorders Center recently earned program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).]]></description>
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		<title>LivingWell hosts talk on learning about your family medical history</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14511/2010/11/07/livingwell-hosts-talk-on-learning-about-your-family-medical-history/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVAâ€”LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will host Scott Michalski, M.S., a certified genetic counselor, and the Kane Country Geneological Society, to talk about how to tackle the challenge of learning oneâ€™s family medical history, from 7 to 8:30 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 9.]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor celebrates Patient-centered Care Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14332/2010/11/02/delnor-celebrates-patient-centered-care-awareness-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genevaâ€”Delnor Hospital joined Planetree hospitals and health care organizations around the world in October are celebrating the fourth annual Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month.]]></description>
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		<title>VNA seeks flu shot clinic volunteers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14008/2010/10/18/vna-seeks-flu-shot-clinic-volunteers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane Countyâ€”VNA of Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to work at flu shot clinics in the Tri-Cities area. Volunteers assist customers with registration and paperwork.]]></description>
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		<title>TriCity Family Services presents program on early childhood therapy</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/14033/2010/10/18/tricity-family-services-presents-program-on-early-childhood-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genevaâ€”Attention parents and caregivers of children birth through five years of age: Join TriCity Family Services for a Parent Support &#038; Education Series presentation.]]></description>
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		<title>Annual 5K for set for Oct. 23</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13867/2010/10/13/annual-5k-for-set-for-oct-23/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bataviaâ€”In its second year, the annual 5K for Batavia United Way was designated â€œAn Emerging Raceâ€ by the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), according to Jody Haltenhof, executive director of Batavia United Way]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor, CDH announce planned merger</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13925/2010/10/08/delnor-cdh-announce-planned-merger/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Hospital officials say combining would improve services</strong>
	GENEVAâ€”Delnor Health System (Delnor) in Geneva and Central DuPage Health (CDH) announced Tuesday that they desire to come together and create a single, integrated health system to improve services at both hospitals.]]></description>
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		<title>Suicide Prevention Services celebrates National Depression Screening Day</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13703/2010/10/04/suicide-prevention-services-celebrates-national-depression-screening-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bataviaâ€”Suicide Prevention Services will offer free depression screenings on Thursday Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for anyone age 6 or older. SPS is located at 528 S. Batavia Ave.]]></description>
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		<title>Food or supplements? What do you need?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13564/2010/09/29/food-or-supplements-what-do-you-need/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a dietary supplement? Should you take a supplement? Will a supplement interact with your prescription medication? Answers to these questions and more will be presented at the local leader lesson â€œSupplements or Food,â€ sponsored by University of Illinois Kane Extension Unit.]]></description>
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		<title>VNA launches annual flu shot clinic</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13563/2010/09/24/vna-launches-annual-flu-shot-clinic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[St. Charlesâ€”VNA of Fox Valley will launch its annual flu shot clinic program on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, at the Pheasant Run Home Show in St. Charles. ]]></description>
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		<title>Annual flu seasonâ€”What you need to know</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13449/2010/09/20/annual-flu-season%e2%80%94what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Flu vaccine is starting to arrive</strong>
	Illinoisâ€”The upcoming annual flu season is anticipated to be unlike last year, but similar to previous years.  ]]></description>
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		<title>State agencies strive to save lives</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13291/2010/09/09/state-agencies-strive-to-save-lives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Illinoisâ€”The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are working together on suicide awareness. Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 5-11. More than 1,000 people die by suicide in Illinois every year.]]></description>
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		<title>State says alcohol statistics improve</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13193/2010/09/07/state-says-alcohol-statistics-improve/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Data shows fatalities from alcohol-related crashes on the decline</strong>
	Illinoisâ€”The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Traffic Safety this week released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois.]]></description>
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		<title>Group offers exercise program for autistic</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/13194/2010/09/06/group-offers-exercise-program-for-autistic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Auroraâ€”Beginning Wednesday, the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association offers the Exercise Connection Program to the residents of Sugar Grove, Fox Valley, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Oswegoland park districts, and the South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department.]]></description>
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		<title>DayOneNetwork offers annual 5K Run, Family Walk</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/12982/2010/09/02/dayonenetwork-offers-annual-5k-run-family-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genevaâ€”The DayOneNetwork will hold its annual 5k Run and Family Walk at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on Sunday, Sept. 12.]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois 4-H help students exercise brains, bodies</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/12981/2010/08/30/illinois-4-h-help-students-exercise-brains-bodies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Illinoisâ€”Illinois 4-H will introduce an innovative classroom-based exercise program when the new school year begins.]]></description>
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		<title>Learning about stress management</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/12830/2010/08/23/learning-about-stress-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genevaâ€”Adults interested in learning about stress management are invited to join TriCity Family Services for a seminar, â€œStress Management for Adults,â€ on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.]]></description>
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