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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

Burwell today released $65 million in grants to help 87 organizations in 33 states reduce high infant mortality ... targeted to the needs of vulnerable mothers and infants in areas of the country with disproportionately high ... Health Resources and Services Administration, began in 1991 but has been redesigned to use evidence-based

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

percent of Americans report feeling tired or sad in the winter months, and studies show seasonal affective ... is four times more common in women than men. First described in the 1980’s, seasonal depression is ... researchers agree people who suffer from it have one thing in common, they're particularly sensitive to light,

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

address the health of our underserved communities in such areas as preventive care, chronic disease management ... than 900 men and women with HIV/AIDS, primarily in urban and suburban communities with few other resources ... Financial Future, Workforce Engagement and Leadership in Community Health. Click here to see the full