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Our libraries serve the patients of the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare System as well as the surrounding community.

This web site links consumers to helpful health information for patient education purposes.  The material presented on this Web site is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.   Information contained on this site is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.

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FDA MedWatch

FDA MedWatch

• Tumor necrosis factor-a blockers (TNF blockers), Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab), and Remicade (infliximab)
• September 2008 Patient Safety News
• Pacific Consolidated brand Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank
• Tysabri (natalizumab)
• Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (Vytorin); Simvastatin (Zocor); and Ezetimibe (Zetia)

Health News Update

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Health News From Pueblo

• Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children
• Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes

American Cancer Society :: News and Features

• Federal Report Looks at Risks from Plastics Chemical
• TV Networks Rally To Fight Cancer
• A New Approach for Treating Depression in Cancer Patients
• Scientists Identify Genetic Contributor to Colorectal Cancer Risk

Wisconsin DHS Press Releases

• Back-To-School Safety Tips
• Kids Need Healthy Foods to Grow and Prosper
• OP-ED: Immunizations Are Key to Good Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine
• New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
• Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows