In April, the center section of the Chronicle print edition was devoted to our annual health and wellness special section. This year, the section cover featured efforts by Franciscan Health Alliance staff in providing aid to the people of Ukraine, who were and are suffering from the effects of the Russian invasion of their country.
The special section was anchored by Carole Sharwarko’s story on how health care worker Rose Wiley’s life was upended, personally and professionally, by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other stories in the special section include:
- A look at the consequences of deferring routine doctor visits because of COVID-19 fears.
- A check-in with Tiffany Castleberry, who was featured in the Chronicle’s 2020 health special section.
- District 161 nurse Kathy Knawa’s work to support families during the pandemic.
- Mark Levy’s Senior Solutions service helps elderly with long-term care decisions.
- The role social workers play in health care settings.
- After seeing first hand the value of health scans, Pam Oliver makes them more accessible for others.
- Two stories explain the roles and importance of primary care physicians and occupational therapists.
Stories in the rest of the edition include:
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- An update on Homewood’s water source switch from Chicago/Harvey to Hammond/Chicago Heights.
- Homewood Business Association’s summer public art project: bike racks.
- Flossmoor trustees receive presentation on proposed hospice care facility.
- A feature on Jonathan Kane Salon & Spa’s move to a carbon-neutral waste system.
- District 161 hires new principal for Parker Junior High.
- H-F senior Jaden Sharp heading for Princeton.
- Flossmoor residents create petition asking village to allow above-ground pools.
- Homewood signs letter of intent with developer interested in former Savoia T’Go site.
- Homewood approves first phase of plan to improve 183rd Street.
- H-F High students hold walkout to protest what they see as inaction on sexual assault allegations.
- Destiny Watson wins entrepreneurship award.
- District 233 sells bonds to enhance facilities for science, culinary programs.
- Work begins on H-F Ice Arena rehab.
- District 233 board opts to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.
- Homewood police program offers auto parts gift cards rather than citations.
- Flossmoor’s budget focuses on water and sewer needs.
- Liam Nelson named National Merit finalist.
- District 153 plans building improvements.
- District 161 investigates abuse allegation at Western Avenue School.
- H-F Racquet & Fitness Club holds triathlon.
- Homewood Science Center hosts session on how electricity works.
- Flossmoor couple plans to bring semi-pro basketball team to South Suburbs.
- Longtime H-F social worker and basketball coach Duane Van Slyke retires.
- H-F hockey team overcomes adversity to reach post-season play.
- H-F wrestler Watson-Castro wins state in her weight class.
- H-F boys wrestling team has best finish in history.
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