Resilience Lends a Hand as Kids Go Back to School

Resilience Lends a Hand as Kids Go Back to School

As summer winds down, the annual routine of “Back to School” shopping for school supplies and clothing gets underway. This year, members of the West Suburban and Weiss families again stepped up to help families in our communities get their kids ready for school.  West...
Avoiding Heat-Related Illness

Avoiding Heat-Related Illness

With summer in full swing and the high temperatures that accompany it, the importance of avoiding heat-related illness is essential. Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, but especially athletes, young children, the elderly and anyone who is already feeling a bit under...
Preventing Summertime Sports-Related Injuries

Preventing Summertime Sports-Related Injuries

With the warm summer weather and people’s increased activity level, the risk of injuries increases as well. Most summertime injuries occur while playing sports. While sports are a great way for kids and adults to exercise and spend more time outdoors, this does...