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This Day in History on January 23: Elizabeth Blackwell Becomes First U.S. Woman to Receive Medical Degree

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January 23rd has witnessed significant events across various domains—from politics to science, and culture to sports. On January 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. Graduating from Geneva Medical College in New York, Blackwell faced immense challenges in a male-dominated field. Her determination not only paved the way for women in medicine but also inspired countless individuals to pursue careers in areas previously thought to be inaccessible. Today, Blackwell is remembered as a pioneer who broke barriers and championed the importance of women’s health. Fast forward to January 23, 1919, when the United States experienced a significant shift in its legal landscape with the establishment of Prohibition through the 18th Amendment. This amendment made the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal. While the intention was to reduce crime and corruption, Prohibition led to the rise

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Fire Breaks Out at Chen Laser Institute in Granite City

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GRANITE CITY – The Granite City Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 2025, at the Chen Laser Institute, located at 4168 Nameoki Road. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the building and quickly located the fire in the attic. Firefighters encountered delays in accessing water from a nearby fire hydrant but were able to utilize water from their trucks to initiate firefighting efforts until the hydrant was operational. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries have been reported. The Chen Laser Institute, founded by Dr. William H. Chen, DMD, is known for its pioneering work in laser dentistry, including the development of techniques for laser root canal therapy and bone applications. According to the institute's website, it is the only international organization dedicated to training and education in the Waterlase and LaserSmile wavelengths.

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Earthquakes are New Madrid’s claim to fame. But that’s the last thing on residents’ minds

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NEW MADRID — The town of New Madrid seems obsessed with the fault lines that loom under its surface. Signs with the slogan “It’s Our Fault” line the road into town, past the cotton fields and defunct factories that were once reliable employers. The local businesses, the ones that still exist, aren’t shy about referencing […]
Ezra Bitterman, Harshawn Ratanpal

Mental Health Awareness Day: Mental Health Medication And Pregnancy

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(EDITOR'S NOTE: Mental Health Awareness Day is Jan. 23, 2025. This is a story reflecting on that day from an OSF-certified nurse midwife). As the stigma around mental health continues to improve, people are more likely to seek treatment. A woman who has just learned she’s pregnant may wonder: should I stop taking medicines like Zoloft or Prozac? Will they hurt my baby? Sarah Shoemaker , a certified nurse midwife at OSF HealthCare, says first of all, you’re not alone. She says around one in five women experience a mental health concern during pregnancy, and many of those women are taking medication for things like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Shoemaker says most of the time, you can and should stay on your medication. But it’s a conversation you should have with your health care team. Shoemaker implores women to talk about medication with their provider early Ideally, it’s before they conceive. Shoemaker says don’t change or stop your medicin

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Users Once Again Annoyed As Netflix Once Again Raises Prices

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It’s fairly obvious that Netflix won the first round of the streaming TV wars. Here’s the thing: as subscriber growth becomes saturated, Netflix has to keep providing Wall Street with those sweet, improved quarterly returns at any cost. To do that they’re going to follow directly on the heels of the cable giants (like Charter […]
Karl Bode