Community News: Oct. 1, 2019

Check out the awesome things people are doing.

If you live within the Herald-News' coverage area (most of Will and Grundy counties in Illinois), and you'd like to share your organization's news or upcoming events, email the information to new@theherald-news.com.


New Lenox man returns to active lifestyle after robotic knee replacement surgery 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/new-lenox-man-returns-to-active-lifestyle-after-robotic-knee-replacement-surgery/actykuu/


Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation seeking applications for community grants
Will County organizations that improve children’s oral health may apply by Oct. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/delta-dental-of-illinois-foundation-seeking-applications-for-community-grants/a74tss6/


Lockport woman is on the move again after back surgery and rehab 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/lockport-woman-is-on-the-move-again-after-back-surgery-and-rehab/aqh737m/


Illinois Medicaid department announces 40 new dementia care sites throughout state
Supportive Living Program to offer needed services and safety to almost 1600 Medicaid members

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/illinois-medicaid-department-announces-40-new-dementia-care-sites-throughout-state/aiogfdz/


Joliet woman feels like she has a new set of legs following PAD treatment

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/joliet-woman-feels-like-she-has-a-new-set-of-legs-following-pad-treatment/ahcq0q2/


Troy students learn about sports disability awareness in PE Takeover Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/troy-students-learn-about-sports-disability-awareness-in-pe-takeover-day/acbp3lh/


Lemont man has lifesaving heart surgery at Silver Cross 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/lemont-man-has-lifesaving-heart-surgery-at-silver-cross/ap3qqmk/


Illinois State Cancer Registry nationally recognized as a Registry of Excellence

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/illinois-state-cancer-registry-nationally-recognized-as-a-registry-of-excellence/as0op78/


Silver Cross team Saves Frankfort man with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/silver-cross-team-saves-frankfort-man-with-ruptured-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/apwem32/


Illinois takes action to make vaccines more easily available for low-income children
Vaccines to be provided for Children’s Health Insurance Plan and Vaccines For Children

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/illinois-takes-action-to-make-vaccines-more-easily-available-for-low-income-children/atcglm8/


Mental health medication more accessible under new law by Hastings

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/mental-health-medication-more-accessible-under-new-law-by-hastings/aum3ewx/


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