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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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
Jolly Cannabis to showcase hemp-derived edibles at CHAMPS Chicago
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Jolly Cannabis will exhibit its hemp-derived gummy lineup at CHAMPS Trade Show in Chicago from June 23-25 at Booth #19035-19037. The brand plans to highlight new ratio-based products, diet-friendly options and its wellness-focused Rotation line…
M2MMA partners with Neurologic Wellness Institute on combat sports brain health
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M2MMA has formed a strategic partnership with The Neurologic Wellness Institute to expand brain-health care, diagnostics and recovery tools for combat sports athletes.
GoPath Diagnostics lands national pact with Capstone Health Alliance
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GoPath Diagnostics has signed a multi-year national agreement with Capstone Health Alliance, opening access to its pathology, molecular and digital diagnostic services for Capstone member hospitals across the U.S. The deal expands GoPath’s…
Real Time Medical Systems to spotlight AI analytics at HCCI convention
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Real Time Medical Systems will present two sessions at the Health Care Council of Illinois convention in Champaign, Illinois, on June 16, 2026. The talks will focus on using live data to improve reimbursement, spot performance gaps, and keep…
Regulatory specialist Dawn Bowen-Bolles built FDA compliance systems for medical device company
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Dawn Bowen-Bolles, a regulatory specialist at Position Health, LLC, became the company’s primary regulatory authority and helped build its quality and filing systems after joining without prior medical device experience.
Montesano Psychological Center adds free mental health self-check quizzes
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Montesano Psychological Center in Antioch, Illinois, launched three free online quizzes to help people assess anxiety, relationship health and family stress.
Melt-to-Make co-founder Sarah McLaughlin to speak at IgniteIt Chicago
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Melt-to-Make is putting co-founder Sarah McLaughlin on a growing 2026 conference circuit focused on cannabis manufacturing standards and CPG-style consistency.
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