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Health from local newsrooms
From MyStateline and Rockford Register Star, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
MyStateline2 hours ago
Dreading Thanksgiving politics? Mental health experts say it’s OK to skip the family drama, on MyStatelineMental health professionals say more Americans are wrestling with whether to attend holiday gatherings at all as political divisions, religious differences and cultural disagreements increasingly strain family relationships.
Rockford Register Star14 hours ago
Illinois officials urge residents to get seasonal vaccines now, on Rockford Register StarIllinois health officials are urging residents to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as respiratory illnesses rise.
MyStateline20 hours ago
Cancer survivor gets surprise wish during IceHogs game, on MyStatelineThe Rockford IceHogs partnered with Nik’s Wish to host a surprise wish reveal for 20-year-old cancer survivor Miguel during Sunday’s game at the BMO Center. Miguel was surprised during an intermission with news that his wish for a dream music studio had been granted.