Local Recall of Prairie Farms Egg Nog and Quaker Granola Bars
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their half-gallon Holiday Nog due to a potential undeclared egg allergen. The specific product number to watch out for is…
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IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase
With Rising RSV activity and Increasing COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Illinois Department of Public Health Recommends Use of Masking and other Mitigation Measures in Healthcare Settings in Areas of Elevated Transmission With…
Healthy West Chicago Offers Family Programming for 2024
Healthy West Chicago has a full schedule of event programming on tap for the rest of this year, into 2024. From cooking classes to Zumba, something is appealing for all. …
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital In Nearby Geneva Adds and Renovates Emergency Department Rooms to Better Serve Mental Health Patients
n response to the growing need for additional emergency mental health services throughout the country, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois, recently added and renovated 4 new emergency department…
DuPage County Health Department Advises Residents To Be Antibiotics Aware
Kicking off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in advising patients and their families to use antibiotics only…
Why Magnesium Matters The Mighty Mineral That Powers Your Body
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in hundreds of your bodily functions, yet almost half of people in the United States do not consume enough in…
Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Details Unveiled
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun (Nov. 1) , and Illinoisans will once again have an additional month to enroll in a health…
November is National Family Caregivers Month
It is said being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you’ll ever have in life. Today, more than one in five Americans (21.3 percent) are…
Staff at WCCHS Invited To Sign Up For Cardio Kickboxing
As a part of the WeGo Wellness program, WCCHS staff are invited to Sign up for cardio kickboxing via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8PzqMfei1Qjx_6hvUBKZU82uXCh12Oj-hSMopFVykSFlN4w/viewform Details are as follows:
Free Flu Vaccines Offered In West Chicago
Through a collaborative effort between Northwestern Medicine, Healthy West Chicago, WeGo Together for Kids, and People’s Resource Center, the residents of West Chicago can take advantage of a free Community…
WCCHS Interact Club Hosts Blood Drive at High School
West Chicago Community High School’s Interact Club Hosted a successful blood Drive at the school today, October 13th. Interact Club is a youth division of Rotary Clubs International. Interact clubs…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin When the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, one thing comes to mind – pumpkin season! While…
WIC Van Coming To West Chicago Oct. 10
WIC: Bringing Care to the Community Date: October 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: West Chicago Park District Address: 201 W National Street , West Chicago Cost: No Cost The WIC Mobile Clinic…
Sepsis on the rise: Know the warning signs
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital recognized for decreasing sepsis mortality rate As cold and flu season approaches, experts at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital are raising awareness about the signs and symptoms…
Fall Garden Cleanup Class Details Announced
Join HealthyWestChicago and the Dupage County Master Gardeners for their Fall Clean-Up program at 7:00 on October 17th at Gallery 200-Located at the corner of Washington and Main Streets-West Chicago…
Healthy West Chicago Announces Family Wellness Programming
Healthy West Chicago has announced that West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Family Wellness Nights are back. The series is kicking off these fun family events on Thursday, October 26…
Uptick in West Nile Virus Locally
According to the DuPage County Health Department, there has been a continued increase in mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus within our region. Although it is beginning to…
DuPage Care Center to Host Virtual Fall Festival to Support Residents
The DuPage Care Center and the DuPage Care Center Foundation will host the Center’s 56th annual Fall Festival on Sept. 16. The annual event to support social and leisure activities…
Main Park Apartments Gets New Playground
Last December, over ten families were displaced after a structure fire tore through a multi-level building at the Main Park Apartments in West Chicago. Ten days before the Christmas holidays,…
Timber Lake Apartments To Host DuPage County WIC Van
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) CareVan will be at the Timber Lake Apartments at 1200 Kings Circle, West Chicago from 9:30am – 6pm on October 17th! Mark your calendar….
Healthy West Chicago Is Sending Residents On A Wild Goose Chase
Healthy West Chicago is a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical…
Healthy West Chicago’s 5K New Date
Healthy West Chicago will host its annual 5K on Saturday, September 23, and has announced a discounted registration fee for the month of August. Visit the City’s website for more…
Combatting Local Food Insecurity
Community Partners Hosting Food Drive through September Community organizations are hosting a food drive inspired by the “Warhol” art exhibit through Sunday, September 10 to support residents facing food insecurity….
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