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pandemic has resulted in a delay in routine health screenings, causing a dramatic drop in testing for sexually ... The drop in testing doesn’t mean that there’s been a drop in STDs or an increase in protected ... protected sex or abstinence. In fact, social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions have done little to

Summer break in Chicago means long days in the sun, cookouts, and vacations - but it's also an important ...   How We Can Help With 34 ACCESS locations in Chicagoland accepting a wide variety of insurance

requirement for protection is wearing a face covering while in any public place. By diligently covering our faces ... spread of COVID-19. Who needs to wear a face covering in Chicago? Everyone over the age of 2 should wear a ... a face covering, or face mask, especially in areas where social distancing is hard to maintain like grocery

illness. Common ear infection symptoms in children include:  Pain in the ear, often signified by pulling ... absent-mindedness, and low attention span) More crying than usual in infants Difficulty sleeping Fever Headache Irritability ... symptoms should be brought to a doctor for examination. In the case of severe infections, doctors will generally

waxy substance in your blood that helps the body create hormones and vitamin D and aids in digestion. High ... high amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream, causing it to build up in the blood vessels that carry ... arteries. Risk Factors Approximately one in every six adults in the United States has high cholesterol

impact young people the most. In the U.S., almost half of all new infections in 2018 were among people aged ... causing a dramatic drop in sexually transmitted diseases (STD) testing. The drop in testing doesn’t ... doesn’t mean that there’s been a drop in STDs or an increase in protected sex or abstinence. When you

Myths about Melanoma and Ethnic Skin –Staying Safe in the Sun PROGRAM:WelcomeDiscussion – Fact vs. Fiction•

7/25/2017 @ 1:59 PM - 2:59 PM

important to hydrate, but it's even more necessary in the summer. Heat and humidity increase the risk of ... which is why it is important to drink extra water in the summer. It helps lower your body temperatures ... cause the body to lose fluids quickly, resulting in dehydration.  Summer dehydration prevention

medical degree in Colombia and completed residencies both in Colombia and at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago. ... "I chose to specialize in internal medicine because I enjoy working with patients and their medical ... special interest in obesity and diabetes particularly in the Mexican-American community. In his spare time

for a variety of free fitness videos. Clear a space in your home and get active! Here are some videos to ... Maggie Daley Park While the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is closed for the season, the ice

Join us in observing National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) which promotes the benefits of immunizations ... illness duration. With nearly 12,000 infants born in the United States every day, timely immunizations ... (whooping cough), which can cause serious illness in infants, children, teens, and adults. Infants are

support post-diagnosis. All men must be proactive in getting regular screenings, as early detection can ... liver, pancreas, stomach and kidney, among others. In 2015 alone, the American Cancer Society estimated ... men should be screened for: Prostate CancerAround 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer throughout

ACCESS staff will educate and provide information on ACCESS' services and programs including primary and preventative health care, breast and cervical cancer, health insurance enrollment both Medicaid and Marketplace through the Affordable Care Act, and ACCESS as a medical home. Referrals will be issued for primary care and for free or low-cost mammograms and pap smears for uninsured and underinsured women.

6/10/2017 @ 10:59 AM - 1:59 PM

announced $35.7 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 147 health centers in 44 states, the District ... care, and empowering the patient to be a partner in their own care. “Today’s awards will support 21 new ... sites that provide care to over 21.7 million patients in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico

ACCESS Women's Health Coordinators will be onsite at Walgreens to educate and provide information on breast and cervical cancer awareness and prevention. They will also provide information about ACCESS' programs and services, making ACCESS a medical home, and Affordable Care Act enrollment. Event free and open to the public.

2/4/2016 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM