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Monday, October 14, 2019

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Providers on staff at Little Company of Mary Named Among Chicago’s Top Cancer Doctors

Three physicians on staff at Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) have been named Top Cancer Doctors in the October 2019 issue of Chicago Magazine.

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Little Company of Mary Hospital receives Stroke Honor Roll Achievement Award

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2019

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers (LCMH) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Join Scott Schimpke, M.D., on Thursday, September 5th, for a Special Presentation on Bariatric Updates

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2019

On Thursday, September 5th, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Scott Schimpke, M.D., fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon will be speaking at Little Company of Mary Hospital “In Balance” program, in The Link. ( 2800 West 95th St. Evergreen Park – North Pavilion).

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HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP: Yvonne Ocrant Discusses Olympic Committee's SafeSport Act

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2019

Chicago-based partner Yvonne Ocrant authored an article titled "Sports world takes step to protect athletes, but more work needed," published by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (CDLB).

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HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP: Former Deputy General Counsel for CPS Talks about His Move to Hinshaw

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2019

Hinshaw partner Douglas Henning was profiled recently by Kaitlyn Burton of Law360.

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COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL: Cook County Health Files State Application to Construct New Inpatient and Outpatient Facility on the Provident Hospital Campus

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2019

Cook County Health (CCH) has filed a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board (IHFSRB), and, if approved, plans to build a modern and efficient inpatient and outpatient facility on a vacant parcel immediately west of and adjacent to the current Provident Hospital located at 500 E.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Little Company of Mary Hospital Breaks Ground for Emergency Department Renovation Project

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2019

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) celebrated the groundbreaking of the brand new Emergency Department (ED) renovation/expansion project. The project is slated to take two years and increase the current footprint by 40 percent.

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VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD: Calumet Country Club Redevelopment

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2019

Site Proposed for High-Impact Distribution Center - Developer Seeks to Annex Homewood Land to Hazel Crest to Move Forward

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VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST: Minority Entrepreneurship Business Resource Fair - July 30th

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2019

The IL Department of Commerce offers a free workshop for business owners looking for financing opportunities.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Little Company of Mary Partners with Hologic to Bring the Latest in Breast Health to Our Community

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2019

Next Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m., Hologic’s demo mobile coach is coming to Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH). This is a technology showcase of best-in-class breast screening and interventional technologies that make a real difference in women’s lives.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: OSF HealthCare and Little Company of Mary in Exclusive Negotiations

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2019

OSF HealthCare and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers have entered into a period of exclusive negotiations, anticipating a full merger.

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Forest Park to host property tax appeal seminar July 24

By Hollie Ferguson | Jul 20, 2019

The village of Forest Park will hold a property tax appeal seminar at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Howard Mohr Community Center.

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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Urges Residents to Go Solar

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2019

Cook County is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens Utility Board to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for County residents.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Once Is Not Enough … Yearly Mammograms Save Lives

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2019

Most women are not doing everything they can to find breast cancer early — when survival rates may top 98 percent.

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COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL: Cook County Health Encourages Residents to Take Precautions During Upcoming Heat Wave

By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2019

With the mercury expected to reach the 90s and the heat index soaring near 100 later this weekend, physicians at the Cook County Health (CCH) urge you to take extra measures to stay cool.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: 5 West Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Excellence

By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2019

Congratulations to Morgan Micetich, RN, 5 West who recently received the DAISY Award at Little Company of Mary.

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HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP: As Severity of Legal Malpractice Claims Rise, LawyeringLaw.com Provides Risk Management Tools and Services for Lawyers and Law Firms

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2019

Whether practicing in a solo setting or at a law firm, lawyers today face a daunting array of risks in daily practice, and often need practical answers in real time about how to handle these risks.

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LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL: Third Time’s the Charm for Mother Seeking “Baby-Friendly” Experience

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2019

Prompted by a question on a Facebook post about whether her hospital was Baby-Friendly, Janet McKay replied that her first two children “were born in a non-baby friendly hospital ,” but the facility where her third child was born was “baby and mama friendly” and she “had an amazing experience.” We were intrigued, so we contacted McKay to hear her story.