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Mike Riopell
Mike Riopell

Mike Riopell, health enews contributor, is a media relations coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and government for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Bloomington Pantagraph, among others. He enjoys bicycles, home repair, flannel shirts and being outside.

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Take care of this now to avoid significant health problems later  Featured
Take care of this now to avoid significant health problems later
A big new study is clear about what increases your risk for life-threatening conditions.
Health care heroes: ‘These guys are the MacGyvers of technology’ 
Health care heroes: ‘These guys are the MacGyvers of technology’
You’ve heard lots about the need for ventilators. What happens when they break?
Health care heroes: A critical volunteer 
Health care heroes: A critical volunteer
A simple gesture meant a lot to one patient.
Tired of social distancing? It’s not the time to let up.  Featured
Tired of social distancing? It’s not the time to let up.
A new study describes what researchers call quarantine fatigue. But there are important reasons to stick with it.
Surgeon General: ‘I and many black Americans are at higher risk for COVID’ 
Surgeon General: ‘I and many black Americans are at higher risk for COVID’
Watch the video where Surgeon General Jerome A. Adams talks about his experience.
Una encuesta dice que los latinos están más preocupados por el COVID-19. Esto es lo que debe saber. 
Una encuesta dice que los latinos están más preocupados por el COVID-19. Esto es lo que debe saber.
El Dr. Federico Sánchez dice que es importante quedarse en casa y practicar el distanciamiento social.
COVID-19 death rates among African Americans have caused concern. Here’s what you need to know. 
COVID-19 death rates among African Americans have caused concern. Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Nkem Irogebu explains how best to stay safe.