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Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.
Cancer survivors packed Illinois' Statehouse on May 6, urging lawmakers to fund lifesaving screenings. Their message was simple: early detection saved their lives, and it can save thousands more.
A small-town Illinois hospital auxiliary just crossed an incredible threshold: $1 million donated since 2011. These quiet heroes funded everything from warming cradles for newborns to scholarships for future nurses.
A hospital volunteer group in Illinois just reached an incredible milestone: $1 million in lifetime donations to their local hospital. Last year alone, they gave $75,000 to improve patient care and support medical staff.