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4 | March 26, 2020 | the mokena messenger news mokenamessengerdaily.com Mokena medical group offers drive-up coronavirus testing T.J. Kremer III, Editor Family First Medical Group, with offices in Mokena and Evergreen Park, has begun offering people drive-up testing for the coronavirus. Testing begins with a phone consultation, followed by a video screening, according to Ryan Dawson, marketing director for Family First Medical group. Should a physical test be recommended, patients are scheduled for a drive-up appointment where they are first given a flu swab, the results of which take about 8-10 minutes, Dawson said. If that flu swab comes back negative, then patients are administered a COVID-19 swab, which takes about 48 hours for results to come back, Dawson said. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus. Patients enrolled in Family First Medical Group’s in-network health insurance plans typically have Family First Medical Group founder Dr. David Beckmann performs a drive-up test for the coronavirus. Photo submitted their costs covered through their insurance policies; however, those outside of the network can also be tested. The cost for the flu swab is about $90, but Dawson said Family First Medical Group is working on securing testing kits that would give results faster than 48 hours and would cost $60 to those outside the group’s health insurance network. Family First Medical Group secured the testing kits from a thirdparty independent lab, Dawson said. Family First Medical Group also works with Women’s Healthcare of Illinois. The group’s founder, Dr. David Beckmann, understood the need for quick testing while maintaining the safety of patients who have to come into the group’s offices, according to Dawson, and so began the drive-up testing on Monday, March 16. Those interested in setting up a phone consultation should begin by calling Family First Medical Group at (708) 572-7575, or Women’s Healthcare of Illinois at (708) 425- 1907. More information can be found on their websites at yourffmg. com and whcillinois.com. Election 2020 Incumbent Bobby Rush wins D1 Democratic primary Jacquelyn Schlabach Contributing Editor Incumbent Bobby Rush won a four-way U.S. Congressional District 1 Democratic primary March 17, setting up a three-way bout in November against Republican nominee Philanise White and independent Ruth Pellegrini. In the primary, Rush earned 88,499 votes (71.76 percent of total ballots cast), with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial results from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago, as well as the clerks’ office from suburban Cook and Will counties. Challenger Sarah Gad earned a total of 12,805 (10.38) votes, while Robert Emmons Jr. had a total of 12,254 (9.93) as of Saturday, March 21. In Chicago, Rush dominated with 67,545 votes (70.55). There, Emmons took second with 7,067 votes (8.32). In suburban Cook County, Rush tacked on another 16,861 votes (58.62). Gad followed with 5,349 (18.60). Rush also won Will County with 4,093 votes (42.45). Gad was closest there, with 2,859 (29.65). Emmons follows with 1,592 (16.51), then Matthews with 1,098 (11.39). FREE ESTIMATES LAWN CARE • TREE & SHRUB CARE Lawn-Tech , LTD. (708) 532-7411 SINCE 1984 LAWN CARE ALL DRY FERTILIZER PROGRAMS r r W W r TREE & SHRUB CARE r r r Thank you for Voting us Best Lawn Care 5 Years in a Row!!! FIND OUT WHY 13,000 CUSTOMERS IN THE SOUTHWEST SUBURBS LOOK FORWARD TO OUR FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS CARING FOR THEIR PROPERTY -Mark&Sue Spence, Owners 5-TIME winner
mokenamessengerdaily.com news the mokena messenger | March 26, 2020 | 5 Virtual programs remain active at Mokena cancer center 2 Mary Compton Freelance Reporter Going through cancer is tough, and going through cancer amidst a pandemic can create more anxiety than usual. The Cancer Support Center of Mokena wants to make sure that its patients are not alone. “Because of the recommendations from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], we had to close our doors with oneon-one direct contact with our participants,” said Sue Armato, executive director of The Cancer Support Center. “We have engaged activities so we can still support our participants using virtual options,” Armato said. “One of the things we’re doing is anyone who has a therapy appointment, nutrition counsel or needs to talk to somebody, they can talk to our therapist over the phone. We also have a wide range of programs on our website that people can watch at home.” Armato said that new videos will continue to be posted every week. Because of concern about the coronavirus, two major fundraisers for the Cancer Support Center have been rescheduled. The Casablanca Casino Night gala that was scheduled for May 1 will now be held on Oct. 30 at the Olympia Fields Country Club, and the Spring Walk of Hope scheduled for May 17 has been rescheduled for June 21. Also because of the coronavirus, a special program has been implemented for mental wellness. “We want to reduce anxiety by conference calls,” Armato said. “Participants can call in and hear the presentations remotely. We’re also going to be doing wellness checks for people who are active participants who have been coming to the center for the past 12 months, we are checking in with them. We’re still having opportunities for people who still want to plug in.” Armato encouraged people to visit The Cancer Support Center’s Facebook page to get updates and access all the new information. Armato encourages those who have been recently diagnosed with cancer to call the center. With rewards for safe behavior that protects what matters most, rather than penalties for what doesn’t go quite right. And with the support you need, every step of the way. For your car. Your home. For your unique life. Dream fearlessly with American Family Insurance. Contact me today. Donations can be made on The Cancer Support Center’s website at cancer supportcenter.org, or checks can be mailed to The Cancer Support Center, 19645 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena, Illinois 60448. For more information, call (708) 478-3529. Maria Hohman, Agent Bus: (815) 464-6155 mhohman@amfam.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, American Family Life Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2020 017720 – 1/20 – 12011156 Thank you for voting us Best Window and Door for 5 Years in a Row! 5-TIME winner Windows Interior & Exterior Doors • Mirrors & Glass Millwork • Shower Doors Professional Installation & Service Serving Chicagoland for over 60 years!! Visit our 4,000 square foot showroom to view our wide selection of products CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON WINDOW REPLACEMENTS! 18445 Thompson Ct. Tinley Park, IL 708.342.0900 | www.schaafwindow.com Follow us on
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4 | March 26, 2020 | the mokena messenger news<br />
mokenamessengerdaily.com<br />
Mokena medical group offers drive-up coronavirus testing<br />
T.J. Kremer III, Editor<br />
Family First Medical Group,<br />
with offices in Mokena and Evergreen<br />
Park, has begun offering<br />
people drive-up testing for the<br />
coronavirus.<br />
Testing begins with a phone<br />
consultation, followed by a video<br />
screening, according to Ryan Dawson,<br />
marketing director for Family<br />
First Medical group.<br />
Should a physical test be recommended,<br />
patients are scheduled for<br />
a drive-up appointment where they<br />
are first given a flu swab, the results<br />
of which take about 8-10 minutes,<br />
Dawson said.<br />
If that flu swab comes back negative,<br />
then patients are administered<br />
a COVID-19 swab, which takes<br />
about 48 hours for results to come<br />
back, Dawson said. COVID-19 is<br />
the disease caused by the coronavirus.<br />
Patients enrolled in Family First<br />
Medical Group’s in-network health<br />
insurance plans typically have<br />
Family First Medical Group founder<br />
Dr. David Beckmann performs a<br />
drive-up test for the coronavirus.<br />
Photo submitted<br />
their costs covered through their<br />
insurance policies; however, those<br />
outside of the network can also be<br />
tested. The cost for the flu swab is<br />
about $90, but Dawson said Family<br />
First Medical Group is working<br />
on securing testing kits that would<br />
give results faster than 48 hours<br />
and would cost $60 to those outside<br />
the group’s health insurance<br />
network.<br />
Family First Medical Group secured<br />
the testing kits from a thirdparty<br />
independent lab, Dawson said.<br />
Family First Medical Group also<br />
works with Women’s Healthcare of<br />
Illinois.<br />
The group’s founder, Dr. David<br />
Beckmann, understood the need for<br />
quick testing while maintaining the<br />
safety of patients who have to come<br />
into the group’s offices, according to<br />
Dawson, and so began the drive-up<br />
testing on Monday, March 16.<br />
Those interested in setting up a<br />
phone consultation should begin by<br />
calling Family First Medical Group<br />
at (708) 572-7575, or Women’s<br />
Healthcare of Illinois at (708) 425-<br />
1907. More information can be<br />
found on their websites at yourffmg.<br />
com and whcillinois.com.<br />
Election 2020<br />
Incumbent Bobby Rush wins<br />
D1 Democratic primary<br />
Jacquelyn Schlabach<br />
Contributing Editor<br />
Incumbent Bobby Rush<br />
won a four-way U.S. Congressional<br />
District 1 Democratic<br />
primary March 17,<br />
setting up a three-way bout<br />
in November against Republican<br />
nominee Philanise<br />
White and independent<br />
Ruth Pellegrini.<br />
In the primary, Rush<br />
earned 88,499 votes (71.76<br />
percent of total ballots<br />
cast), with all precincts<br />
reporting, according to<br />
unofficial results from the<br />
Board of Election Commissioners<br />
for the City of<br />
Chicago, as well as the<br />
clerks’ office from suburban<br />
Cook and Will counties.<br />
Challenger Sarah Gad<br />
earned a total of 12,805<br />
(10.38) votes, while Robert<br />
Emmons Jr. had a total<br />
of 12,254 (9.93) as of Saturday,<br />
March 21.<br />
In Chicago, Rush dominated<br />
with 67,545 votes<br />
(70.55). There, Emmons<br />
took second with 7,067<br />
votes (8.32).<br />
In suburban Cook County,<br />
Rush tacked on another<br />
16,861 votes (58.62).<br />
Gad followed with 5,349<br />
(18.60).<br />
Rush also won Will<br />
County with 4,093 votes<br />
(42.45). Gad was closest<br />
there, with 2,859 (29.65).<br />
Emmons follows with<br />
1,592 (16.51), then Matthews<br />
with 1,098 (11.39).<br />
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