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Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute moves Charleston office to Woodfall Drive
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Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute opened its new Charleston office at 2128 Woodfall Drive on Aug. 1, relocating from Deerpath Road to give Coles County patients updated space for medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology care.
World Wellness Weekend marks 10 years with U.S. events across hotels, clubs and spas
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World Wellness Weekend will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sept. 18-20, 2026, with thousands of free wellness activities across the U.S. and more than 250 participating venues.
Hunter Green CPA opens bookkeeping and tax services for medical businesses
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Hunter Green CPA, an Oak Park, Illinois CPA firm, is taking on new clients nationwide for bookkeeping and tax support tailored to home care agencies, med spas, therapy practices, and other healthcare businesses.
Soulcial Kitchen launches tokenized meal program in Chicago
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Soulcial Kitchen has launched the Currency of Caring in Chicago with Food Hero and The Equity Foods Foundation to help local neighbors access hot, healthy food with more dignity.
Cassandra Washington builds wellness and travel platform for women over 50
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Former Chicago Public Schools principal Cassandra Washington is using her background in education to promote wellness, travel, and personal growth for women over 50 and educators.
Chicago author’s new book reframes infidelity as inevitable
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Rogue Books has released Funny Things Happen, a Chicago novel by Brooklyn Marie that presents polyamory and infidelity as part of modern relationships.
VeggieFest Chicago 2026 returns to Lisle with free food, speakers and family activities
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VeggieFest Chicago 2026 is set for Aug. 8-9 at Danada South Park in Lisle, Illinois, with free admission, free parking and an expected crowd of more than 40,000. The healthy living festival will feature international vegetarian and vegan food,…
Illinois enacts limits on insurer downcoding
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law aimed at curbing automatic downcoding by health insurers, a move physicians say will protect reimbursement and patient access.
LeadingIT wins 2026 Best and Brightest workplace honor
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Naperville managed service provider LeadingIT was named one of Chicago’s 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources.
Eugene Lipov launches book on digital overuse and brain health
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Eugene Lipov, M.D., is releasing a new book on July 24 that argues chronic digital overexposure can affect attention, sleep, mood and stress biology.
Australia’s U.S. ambassador visits Daniels Health Chicago HQ
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Daniels Health marked its 40th anniversary by hosting Australia’s ambassador to the United States at its Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026. The visit highlighted the company’s U.S. expansion, its reusable sharps system and its growing role in…
Chicago Hotel Collection launches experiences division for luxury events
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Chicago Hotel Collection has launched a new Experiences Division to expand into luxury events, rooftop nightlife and lifestyle programming across Chicago.
Caribou rebrands around pharmacy auditing and payment integrity
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Caribou Systems unveiled a new brand identity on July 21, 2026, and is narrowing its business to pharmacy claims auditing, payment integrity, and fiduciary oversight.
Digital Toxicity Awareness Day set for Aug. 2 in Illinois
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A new public-awareness initiative will launch Aug. 2 with a free livestream and an in-person event in Westmont, Illinois, to review research on smartphone overuse, sleep disruption, attention, and mental health.
Durable Dental Lab launches Illinois Senior Smile Initiative
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Durable Dental Lab is rolling out a new program in Illinois to expand on-site denture lab support for nursing home residents, starting with a pilot group of facilities.
MyTSV says Chicago independent gyms are gaining ground
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A new MyTSV market analysis says Chicago and Illinois independent gyms are outperforming big-box competitors by leaning into coaching, recovery, and community-based wellness.
ElixirTrials exits stealth with clinical trial network for community hospitals
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ElixirTrials launched Tuesday from stealth with software and a site network designed to help hospitals run sponsor-grade clinical trials where patients already receive care.
Caring Conversations Center plans immersive World Mental Health Day event in Naperville
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Caring Conversations Center and Ci Notes will host Therapy Beyond the Couch on Oct. 10 at Northern Illinois University’s Naperville campus, turning mental health education into an interactive “tasting of therapy” experience.
Taction Software launches AI governance guide as states tighten healthcare oversight
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States are moving to require human review of AI-driven coverage and clinical decisions, and Taction Software has released a free governance guide aimed at helping healthcare organizations adapt.
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.
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