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Severe Bleeding Cases, Deaths, from Synthetic Drugs Show Danger of Store Bought Products

Severe Bleeding Cases, Deaths, from Synthetic Drugs Show Danger of Store Bought Products

Spice, K2, Bliss among Common Names Used

There have now been over 100 reported cases in Illinois, along with two reported deaths.
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New Health Department Conflict Resolution Sessions Help Youngsters Open Up

New Health Department Conflict Resolution Sessions Help Youngsters Open Up

Group Sessions on Additional Topics Planned for This Year

Interns created a 10-week program schedule of one hour long sessions.
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After Holiday Blues Could be a Sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder

After Holiday Blues Could be a Sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Special Caution Needed Concerning Seniors

SAD can be especially dangerous for seniors who are already struggling with loneliness.
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MAPP Led Cooperation Leads to Behavioral Hospital Groundbreaking

MAPP Led Cooperation Leads to Behavioral Hospital Groundbreaking

100-Bed Structure on Silver Cross Campus Set to Open in Early 2019

A partnership between Silver Cross and US Health Vest to build a new 100-bed behavioral health facility, Silver Oaks Hospital, is now in progress.
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Domestic Violence Awareness: Progress Made, So Much Work to Do

Domestic Violence Awareness: Progress Made, So Much Work to Do

Will County State's Attorney's Office Continues to Charge 1,100 to 1,200 New Cases Per Year

The main priority for the future continues to be breaking the cycle of domestic violence by stopping the perpetrator.
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GROUNDBREAKING BENEFITS WILL CO CHILDREN IN NEED OF PSYCHIATRIC CARE

GROUNDBREAKING BENEFITS WILL CO CHILDREN IN NEED OF PSYCHIATRIC CARE

New Facility Awaits, Will Provide More Beds Within Will County Borders

A planned 100 bed psychiatric hospital at the Silver Cross site in New Lenox, solving a major problem that the Will County Health Department's Behavioral Health unit deals with on a daily basis.
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Depression Awareness Month: "Awareness" of Both "Symptoms" and "Care That's Needed"

Depression Awareness Month: "Awareness" of Both "Symptoms" and "Care That's Needed"

Chronic Depression Often Co-Occurs with Chronic Anxiety

Awareness of the long term care that’s needed for someone diagnosed with depression is just as important as recognizing the symptoms themselves.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION: ACKNOWLEDGING THE GROWING PROBLEM

SUICIDE PREVENTION: ACKNOWLEDGING THE GROWING PROBLEM

U.S. Suicide Rate at 30-Year High

This prevention must be practiced every single day.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION COMES OUT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION COMES OUT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

Five-hundred kits were distributed to needy families.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION CONTRIBUTING TO BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

HEALTH DEPARTMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION CONTRIBUTING TO BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

Scheduled for Thursday August 3rd, 10 AM to 5 PM

This year's fair will be held at Joliet Catholic Academy.
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