Chicago Health News (Illinois, United States)

Short-term rehab patients have fun bowling every Wednesday while rehabbing

The newly opened Alden Estates of Skokie on Old Orchard Road in Skokie achieved a deficiency-free survey from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Research shows play is therapeutic for special needs children. Toys help children to renew their spirit and confidence while they enhance abilities. Read more about ways to evaluate what toys are most beneficial for a child with special needs.

Increasing Shareholder Value and Corporate Brand through the Effective Use of PR and Corporate Communications, from Crisis Communication to Social Media and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

This release discusses Avatar International LLC acquiring HR Solutions, Inc.

BestMassage.com, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, has recently launched its Facebook store page giving it the ability to reach millions of Facebook users.

A video about "Follow the Sun: A Simple Way to Use Astrology for Living in Harmony," an art and astrology book, is available on YouTube. The book is by astrologer/artist Anne Nordhaus-Bike.

Strategies for Successful & Compliant Medical Communication & Publication Planning within the Pharmaceutical Industry through the Use of Social Media, Teamwork between Departments & Global Communication

Local restaurants commit to healthier menu options for kids in Chicago. Spearheaded by a concerned parent, Healthy Fare for Kids is an initiative designed to help children create a habit of eating nutritious, delicious and seasonal foods.

Get the latest dental knowledge at the 25th annual Clinic and Research Day, set for Thursday, March 8, at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry, 801 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL.

Elizabeth Brunner, VP of operations for Alden Management Services, played a key role in the enactment of “Strengthening Our Nursing Homes Act", an important step in reforming Wisconsin’s nursing home survey.

Ashley Wilson has been named administrator of Alden at Fort HealthCare in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin.

Chicago based cosmetic dentist offers state-of-the-art dental services to accommodate the full spectrum of cosmetic dentistry

This month Creative Child created a new category - "nurturing eye development" - within Parenting Aids - for award-winning baby books "Eye Games for Baby" and "Baby's First Stroller Book". Available now, these books fill a void in the baby market.

ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio is proud to announce that their Chicago Loop oral surgery practice is the most recent recipient of the “Greenest Business” Award by the Alliance for a Greener South Loop.

Over 70 children and their families attended the Annual Alden Poplar Creek Halloween Adventure where more than 5,400 pieces of candy were handed by residents and staff at Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Hoffman Estates.

Over 200 families attended the Annual Alden Estates of Naperville Halloween Adventure where more than 11,800 pieces of candy were handed out by residents and staff at Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Naperville.

Opening Spring 2012, Alden Estates of Shorewood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center will offer state-of-the-art physical, occupational and speech therapies daily as well as orthopedic, cardiac, stroke/neurological and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Annette Borcky, RN, has been appointed administrator of Alden Estates of Shorewood, specializing in short-term orthopedic recovery and post-acute services. Borcky will provide leadership at the facility, which is opening in Spring 2012.

Over 100 families attended the Annual Alden Estates of Orland Park Halloween Adventure where more than 10,150 pieces of candy were handed out by residents and staff at Alden Estates of Orland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Wake Up Sunshine!, a growing Chicago, IL - based afternoon radio program, is today announcing it will, on November 15, 2011, officially launch its new eBook and CD with a live broadcast 6 pm PST, 8 pm CST, and 9 pm EST.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) officially launched the AACS Job Board. The AACS Job Board represents a first in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery, featuring unique functionality and benefits to both job seekers and employers.

Children need to exercise their brains. Playing helps stimulate children's growing brains and improves cognitive function, especially in children with special needs.

Marbles’ Fun Assortment Includes Unique Games, Puzzles, Books, Software And More – For Every Brain On Your List

Plastic Surgeon Robert Kagan, in Chicago, has begun using a new procedure that helps enhance and restore a youthful contour to the face, breasts, lips, hands and buttocks.

Interview with Kevin Mayo, Senior Director (HOPE) Endo Holdings

Over 500 children trick-or-treated through ‘haunted hallways’ at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rockford, where more than 14,500 pieces of candy were handed out by residents and staff at the Annual Alden Halloween Adventure.

Tattoo Removal Centers of America opens in Chicago, IL December 1, 2011.Tattoo Removal Centers of America offers the most advanced tattoo removal lasers, most affordable treatments, and most effective results. TRCA is scheduling appointments now.

Over a dozen residents, families, friends and neighbors of Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Chicago walked at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center held a Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer for local business professionals. The event included special remarks by Jane Hove, Executive Director of the Chamber.

For the past four years, residents of Alden's six Health Facilities for Children and Young Adults have taken great pride in participating in the Special Olympics Illinois-Alden Fall Games for individuals with special needs.

Emma Lakes has been named 2011 Housekeeping Professional of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The awards were announced during the IHCA Annual Convention in Peoria.

Tatiana Gipson was named Resident Services Director of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The awards were announced during a dinner ceremony at the IHCA Annual Convention.

Nancy Smith, LPN, at Alden Wentworth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Englewood was named 2011 Nurse of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) during a Ovations Ceremony at the IHCA Annual Convention.

Dr. Gregory A. Page of Printers Row Dentistry in the South Loop talks about how having the cosmetic dental procedure of porcelain veneers can help solve dental problems

Printers Row Dentistry clears up any false conceptions that candy and sugar decay teeth

Nancy Johnson has been named 2011 Activity Director of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The awards were announced during the IHCA Annual Convention.

Robert J. Molitor, Chief Operating Officer at Alden Management Services in Chicago, was sworn in as a member of the Board of Directors during The Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports annual meeting.

Ireen Evangelista, RN, has been named 2011 Director of Nursing of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The awards were announced during a dinner ceremony at the IHCA Annual Convention.

BestMassage.com, the international massage table and supplies warehouse, has released nine new massage tools and three new massage tool set packages.

According to the AMA’s latest annual insurer report card, 19% of medical claims are erroneous. These errors waste $17 billion annually, and can lead to patients being denied insurance coverage in cases where the claim is 100% legitimate.

RMK Holdings Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries Revenue Management and Medical Bill & Claim Resolution (MBCR), has been awarded Accredited Business status by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Charter Fitness teaming up with ABC Financial to provide ease of transactions to members

The program, entitled 'Hounds4Heroes', is a coordinated effort with The National Institute of Canine Experts (NICE) and provides training for service dogs at no charge

October 24th is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. AOM Day was founded to educate the public about the benefits of this ancient medicine.

Eon Clinics is proud to announce the addition of Dr. John T. Pappas to our clinical team in Downers Grove. Patients who are missing teeth,

Awards to help develop new therapies for SMA. These new awards encompass $745,000 for the basic research portion of the $3 Million in new research funding that FSMA announced earlier this year.

This release discusses which hospital employees are most and least satisfied with their pay.

Over $13,000 was raised at the 3rd Alden of Waterford Duck Race benefiting the Leukemia Research Foundation. Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner Naperville Mayor A. George Pradel Oswego Village President Brian LeClercq & Senator Linda Holmes joined attendees

Bridgeport resident Miguel Negrete was selected a “hero” in long-term care by the Health Care Council of Illinois. Miguel is the Manager of the Pediatric Pulmonary Unit at Alden Village North Health Facility for Children and Adults.