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Biohackers World holds first New York conference on longevity and preventive health
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Biohackers World brought its Conference & Expo to New York for the first time last weekend, drawing more than 1,500 attendees, 30+ speakers and 60+ exhibitors.
Midwest Express Clinic takes Chicago Kedzie Plaza to full occupancy
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Matanky Realty Group leased 5,590 square feet to Midwest Express Clinic at Chicago Kedzie Plaza in Humboldt Park, pushing the shopping center to 100% occupancy.
Chicago food advocate advances in national Favorite Chef contest
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Chicago nonprofit founder Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz has reached the voting round of the national Favorite Chef competition, with a chance to win $25,000, cook with Carla Hall and appear in Taste of Home Magazine.
Big I Illinois names Brett Gerger CEO
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Big I Illinois has appointed Brett Gerger as chief executive officer, effective July 1, as longtime leader Phil Lackman retires after 31 years.
Genesis Orthopedics performs sixth MISHA Knee System implant in Chicago
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Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine said it has completed its sixth implantation of the MISHA Knee System, a joint-preserving option for people with medial knee osteoarthritis who are not ready for total knee replacement.
Rebecca Pogonitz advances neuroaesthetic design in Chicago
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Rebecca Pogonitz, owner and principal designer of GOGO Design Group, is positioning her Chicago-area practice around NeuroDesign, wellness-focused homes, and human-centered interiors.
Illinois commits $2 million to Second Story Ranch recovery housing project
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Illinois included $2 million for The Second Story Foundation’s 2nd Story Ranch Recovery Home and Jobs Program in the FY2027 budget, giving the Crete project a major step toward its capital goal.
Taction Software expands healthcare app practice with EHR integration focus
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Taction Software said it is expanding its healthcare app development practice with deeper EHR and EMR integration, HIPAA-compliant mobile apps, and FDA-ready capabilities for hospitals, clinics, and healthtech startups.
Bravida Medical adds 32 oz Anasept irrigation bottle for wound care
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Bravida Medical on June 24, 2026, introduced a 32 oz irrigation bottle for its Anasept antimicrobial skin and wound cleanser line.
Dr. Sam Speron frames aesthetic medicine around the 'soft life'
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Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Speron is positioning his practice around mindful beauty and natural results as the “soft life” trend reshapes patient expectations.
Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital names Dr. Taras Kochno medical director
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Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital has named Dr. Taras Kochno as medical director, bringing a rehabilitation leader with more than 30 years of experience into the role.
TimeDoc Health to spotlight virtual care on Bloomberg Television
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TimeDoc Health will be featured on Inside Business Today on June 26, 2026, with CEO Aqil Chishty detailing how AI-powered virtual care and human care teams are improving outcomes, reimbursement and value-based care performance.
Illinois physicians report widespread insurer downcoding
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A new Illinois State Medical Society survey finds 72% of physicians say their practices have experienced automatic downcoding of properly documented claims.
UNWLA to raise medical aid funds at Chicago’s MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival
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The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America will join the inaugural MoLoKo Ukrainian Festival in Chicago on June 27-28 to raise money for medical supplies for hospitals treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
Women's Health Group and Reflections Med Spa plan July 11 wellness event in Chicago
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Women’s Health Group and Reflections Med Spa will host Healthy Girl Summer on July 11 in Chicago for women interested in hormone health, weight management, skin care and aesthetic treatments.
Scott DeSalvo settles Chicago security guard assault case after another firm declined it
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Chicago personal injury attorney Scott DeSalvo settled a negligent security claim for a man attacked by a convenience store security guard on the city’s Near North Side. The case ended with a confidential payout, full medical bills paid, and a new…
Biohackers World brings recovery-focused wellness conference to New York
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Biohackers World Conference & Expo lands in New York City on June 27-28, bringing more than 1,500 attendees, 30+ speakers and 65+ exhibitors into a growing conversation about sleep, stress, metabolism and recovery.
Walk USA for Health Equity heads into final 760-mile push to Seattle
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A five-year, cross-country health equity walk is entering its final leg, with founder Dennis Godby set to cover 760 miles from Bozeman to Seattle before a public finale on Sept. 24. The project is built to spotlight how ZIP code, discrimination…
Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis in-state starting July 1
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Kentucky will require medical cannabis patients to purchase products only from licensed dispensaries inside the state beginning July 1, 2026, after Gov. Andy Beshear rescinded an out-of-state access order.
School Nutrition Foundation awards 2026 equipment grants to schools nationwide
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The School Nutrition Foundation named 2026 equipment grant recipients to help school meal programs expand scratch-made menus, improve efficiency and ease staffing and budget pressures.
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