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Wed, February 01, 2012

Get your Flu Shot: Lisa Thornton Tells Today Show Viewers

"La Rabida's Lisa Thornton, M.D., recently urged NBC's Today Show viewers to get a flu vaccination to protect themselves and others during flu season, which hasn't peaked yet. Children, pregnant women and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the virus. "Everyone over the age Read more...

Tue, January 31, 2012

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dogged for Health and Wellness

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois recently stopped by with its "Ambassador" of health and wellness to visit with La Rabida patients. The bow-tied furry visitor brightened the spirits of outpatients and staff, posing for snapshots and passing out keychain trinkets.    Read more...

Mon, January 16, 2012

Crain's features Cleavenger on Changing Times of Fundraising

Development Vice President Michael Cleavenger is quoted extensively in the Jan. 16 issue of Crain's Chicago Business on changing fundraising strategies among local charities. Read more...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Teen and Tween Girls Take a Fashion Twirl

An annual holiday dress event recently brought girls from all walks of life together for a day of fun and fashion sponsored by Frankie's on the Park teen boutique. Read more...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Anita Swamy, M.D, Featured in Children's Memorial Hospital The Child's Doctor

Chicago Children's Diabetes Center (CCDC) Medical Director Anita Swamy, M.D., discusses Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in adolescent girls and its correlation to Type 2 diabetes in the December issue of The Child Read more...