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Sun-safe habits farmers need to know

Farmers spend more time in the sun compared to other people, and research suggests that they often have poor sun protection practices. Many U.S. farmers are also non-Hispanic white men—the two groups with the highest incidence of skin cancer according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For these reasons, researchers believe that farmers and agricultural workers have a higher risk of skin cancer compared to workers in other industries. If you're a farmer – or someone who loves the outdoors – you want to be better protected from skin cancer and sun damage. Skin cancer
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Accessible, quality care for the region

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.
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Accessible, quality care for the region

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.
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Accessible, quality care for the region

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.
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Accessible, quality care for the region

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.
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Accessible, quality care for the region

In recent weeks, questions related to access to health care in central Illinois have become loud and pronounced. News stories, legislative hearings, personal testimony and inaccurate information have all contributed to confusion and disagreement about the availability and quality of care in the region.
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5 ways to beat the afternoon slump

Are you familiar with the afternoon slump? This is the period of the day, usually within the first few hours after lunch, when you feel sluggish, grumpy and unable to focus. The mid-afternoon energy crash is more than just a nuisance for some of us. Afternoon fatigue can reduce workplace productivity, increase the risk of work-related injuries and illness and contribute to unsafe driving conditions. Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of being able to take a post-lunch nap. Plus, relying on the stimulant drug caffeine to get by isn't necessarily in our best interest, especially if we
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5 ways to beat the afternoon slump

Are you familiar with the afternoon slump? This is the period of the day, usually within the first few hours after lunch, when you feel sluggish, grumpy and unable to focus. The mid-afternoon energy crash is more than just a nuisance for some of us. Afternoon fatigue can reduce workplace productivity, increase the risk of work-related injuries and illness and contribute to unsafe driving conditions. Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of being able to take a post-lunch nap. Plus, relying on the stimulant drug caffeine to get by isn't necessarily in our best interest, especially if we
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Health DEPOTS to offer more access, advocacy for better health

The Health DEPOTS program aims to create a safe space for individuals to take charge of their health through improved health literacy and advocacy.
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Health DEPOTS to offer more access, advocacy for better health

The Health DEPOTS program aims to create a safe space for individuals to take charge of their health through improved health literacy and advocacy.
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