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How to tell if it’s a urinary tract infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women—about 1 out of every 5 women will develop at least one in her lifetime. UTI typically refers to a bacterial infection within any part of a woman's urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While people might be embarrassed to talk about UTIs, it's important to know how they happen, how to recognize them and how to treat and prevent them. Let's learn more. Why are UTIs more common in women? Anyone can be affected by a UTI, including men, women, older adults and children. But women experience UTIs
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How to tell if it’s a urinary tract infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women—about 1 out of every 5 women will develop at least one in her lifetime. UTI typically refers to a bacterial infection within any part of a woman's urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While people might be embarrassed to talk about UTIs, it's important to know how they happen, how to recognize them and how to treat and prevent them. Let's learn more. Why are UTIs more common in women? Anyone can be affected by a UTI, including men, women, older adults and children. But women experience UTIs
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How to tell if it’s a urinary tract infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem among women—about 1 out of every 5 women will develop at least one in her lifetime. UTI typically refers to a bacterial infection within any part of a woman's urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. While people might be embarrassed to talk about UTIs, it's important to know how they happen, how to recognize them and how to treat and prevent them. Let's learn more. Why are UTIs more common in women? Anyone can be affected by a UTI, including men, women, older adults and children. But women experience UTIs
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5 quick tips to boost your mental health

Prioritizing your mental health isn't just something to do during mental health awareness month; it's something we should be doing every day. Taking time daily to focus on our health can build good habits and positively impact our mental well-being. Here are five tips to help you build a good mental health practice: Prioritize quality sleep and essential self-care. Getting enough sleep, at least 7-8 hours nightly, and making time to unwind during waking hours is good self-care. Letting your mind and body relax also greatly influences mental health. Sleep well during the night and find time to
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Durbin releases plan to address health care workforce shortages in rural Illinois

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference with Illinois health care leaders Monday, May 22, to release his “Roadmap to Grow Illinois’ Rural Health Workforce.” The partnership with hospitals, community health centers, medical and nursing schools, community colleges, dentists, physicians, and nurses will organize efforts and provide new funding to address health care workforce shortages and staffing crises in rural Illinois.
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Durbin releases plan to address health care workforce shortages in rural Illinois

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference with Illinois health care leaders Monday, May 22, to release his “Roadmap to Grow Illinois’ Rural Health Workforce.” The partnership with hospitals, community health centers, medical and nursing schools, community colleges, dentists, physicians, and nurses will organize efforts and provide new funding to address health care workforce shortages and staffing crises in rural Illinois.
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Durbin releases plan to address health care workforce shortages in rural Illinois

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference with Illinois health care leaders Monday, May 22, to release his “Roadmap to Grow Illinois’ Rural Health Workforce.” The partnership with hospitals, community health centers, medical and nursing schools, community colleges, dentists, physicians, and nurses will organize efforts and provide new funding to address health care workforce shortages and staffing crises in rural Illinois.
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Denim & Diamonds 2026

Save the date All funds donated to Denim & Diamonds stay in our region. Denim & Diamonds Gala provides the seed funds for local cancer research, patient programs that further address the growing needs of Simmons Cancer Institute’s patient population. Patient programs offer a variety of complementary therapies, such as yoga and fitness classes designed to make patients’ lives better.
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