The month of February is recognized as National Cancer Prevention Month. When it comes to cancer prevention there are risks you can’t control, such as your age, gender, and genetic makeup. However, there are ways that you can decrease your risk of getting cancer. The American Institute for Cancer Research offers 8 great tips to [...]
Sherman Health recently received a memo from the Kane County Health Department regarding a cluster of stomach illness in surrounding counties. In DuPage County, many residents of a senior residence were diagnosed with Norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness. Norovirus infections have a quick onset and can be serious for both elderly and young patients. Norovirus infection [...]
Melissa Serritella is a member of Activate Elgin, a local organization implementing a city-wide initiative to engage all sectors of the community to work in harmony, providing all residents with opportunities to improve their health, well-being, and overall quality of life. She has written an introductory description about Activate Elgin, and she will be an [...]
Winter in Elgin can be a remarkable time because of all the unique activities there are to take part in. In fact, there are some activities that may not seem so obvious, but make winter in Elgin a special time of year. Winter fishing makes up one-fourth of the annual catch on the Fox River which makes [...]
The 45th Annual Sherman Hospital Auxiliary Benefit Ball, “Countdown,” will be held March 7, 2009 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg. Proceeds from the event will go towards Sherman Health’s Auxiliary five-year plan to raise $1 million for the new Birthing Center. Karen Marnsfield, Ball Chair for the [...]
