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outside. This allows you to warm the air as you breathe in, protecting your airways and avoiding the cold, dry ... winter, ACCESS is here to help. As a start, come in for a flu shot at any of our 35 convenient Chicagoland

bristled toothbrush to brush teeth, gums and tongue once in the morning and once at night for two minutes. Visit ... energy drinks, juice, and soda are high in calories but low in nutrients, and the high acid and sugar ... other beverages high in calcium, and fluoridated water to help dilute the acids in the mouth and protect

Babies born in Chicago’s West side communities of North Lawndale, Austin, Humboldt Park, East and ... families to participate in prenatal care Encourage program participants to bring infants in for well-baby and ... “House Parties” in the community by providing information in the home on key health issues

a decrease in crimes against the overall gay community, but there has been an increase in crimes against ... the FBI's crime reporting surveillance, one in five hate crimes is due to sexual orientation bias ... the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, in 2014 there were 20 homicides, with 80 percent being

specialized in Family Medicine after completing her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois ... Medical Dental Association. Dr. Kress chooses to work in community health care because she believes everyone ... hiking and trying new restaurants. She is fluent in Spanish.

Do you need help coping with a problem in your life? Are you depressed, anxious or have another mental

decreases stress and anxiety by activating the areas in the brain that release the ‘feel good’ ... And the more you think about all the good things in your life, the better you feel. Sonja Lyubomirsky ... themselves as optimistic had more disease-fighting cells in their bodies. Here’s some suggested easy ways

(SAMHSA), in 2022, 48.7 million people aged 12 or older (or 17.3%) had a substance use disorder in the past ... child to establish trust and prevent alcohol misuse in the future. Here are some questions and information ... person’s brain is continuously developing at this stage in life and drinking alcohol can alter their brain development

it is easy for our children to feel overwhelmed in response to change. To help parents guide their children ... mealtimes and add in space for relaxation and fun. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in big ways and ... and small, in ways we recognize and others that are too subtle to detect. Even if we think children may

respiratory illnesses, but there are some key differences in the symptoms, how quickly it spreads and what you ... has to potential to cause more serious illnesses in some people. Also, compared to people with flu, people ... (more frequent in children with flu, but can occur in any age with COVID-19) Change in or loss of taste

and developing better eating and exercise habits. In this recipe, you will find a quick and easy way to ... red potatoes into small pieces. Cut the zucchini in half and then cut into thick slices. Chop the broccoli ... all the vegetables and sausage on the sheet pan. In a small bowl combine all of the seasonings with the

transmitted diseases, and sexual fulfillment.   In all sexual activities and relationships, both partners ... positive sexual behaviors:   Consent and Equality In order for both parties to enjoy a healthy sexual ... ‘no.’   Communication Like most things in life, communication is key. While it is important

our community. Every gift plays an integral role in the success of our organization's mission. ACCESS ... foundations, and organizations for their support in 2021.   Anonymous Charles and M. R. Shapiro

the new phone number that will route all callers in the United States to the National Suicide Prevention ... 800.273.8255) is also still available for people in emotional distress or contemplating suicide. 988 ... Should I Call? What to Expect from 988 Anyone in the United States can get connected to compassionate

few things individuals with diabetes should keep in mind when developing their routine.   Consult ... body doesn't benefit from a workout unless they are in pain afterward. While mild muscle soreness is normal ... prolonged pain is not.  Diabetes should never stand in the way of you living your life to the fullest. With