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advanced degrees to continue pursuing their interests in community health, medically underserved communities ... improvement. ACCESS’ Community Health Fellows participate in research and quality improvement projects, such as ... one here at ACCESS. I am able to use my background in informatics and really touch all aspects of research

fifth in cancer deaths among women, with around 1 in 78 females at risk of getting ovarian cancer in their ... lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. In recognition of September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness ... cancer Age and family history are the main factors in developing ovarian cancer. According to Ovarian Cancer

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 onsite to provide information about health services and programs at ACCESS including primary and preventative health care for the entire family, mental health services, substance abuse services, ACCESS as a medical home, etc. On-the-spot appointments to an ACCESS health center will be available.

2/20/2020 @ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

The information in this server is provided as a courtesy by Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) ... Changes are periodically added to the information in this website.  If the information you're reviewing ... clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors

for a variety of free fitness videos. Clear a space in your home and get active! Here are some videos to ... Pick 3-4 songs in a row and you've got yourself a 20-minute workout while dinner is in the oven.  

have some of the highest breast cancer disparities in the United States.   By integrating a continuum ... the front lines dedicated to ending breast cancer in their communities. Komen Affiliates fund innovative ... discovered the need to address breast health disparities in underserved communities," said Director of Community

cancer, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, ... antioxidants, which may play a role in cancer prevention.  Drink alcohol in moderation. For women this means ... symptoms, we recommend you contact your doctor: Change in bowel habits that lasts for more than a few days

populations. The grant will support ACCESS' Sistas in the Know program, which is a social skills training ... training intervention program that works with women in targeted areas to deliver strategic, culturally competent ... African-American women. ACCESS' Sistas in the Know program follows in the tradition of previous programs

retiring ACCESS CEO Donna Thompson’s legacy in championing racial and ethnic health equity.   ... generations of patients ACCESS will continue to serve in the decades to come.”   The ACCESS Donna ... COVID-19 pandemic. This campus has become an anchor in the Englewood/Back of the Yards/New City communities

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States - and a disease African Americans are ... is recommended. Stay away from foods that are high in sodium, such as processed foods, natural foods with ... salt, sea salt, and some over-the-counter drugs. If in doubt, read the label! Eat more heart-healthy foods

as glucose, in your blood. Sugar travels in your blood to all the cells in your body. In response, your ... than 34 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes, that’s a little over 1 in every 10 people. And ... American youth. It is the seventh leading cause of death in this country. Unfortunately, diabetes cannot be cured

Northwestern Medicine found a high number of black women in a South Side Chicago neighborhood suffer from Post-Traumatic ... Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a disorder that develops in people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or ... percent of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives, and women are twice as likely as men

Safety Month in June, we were reminded about the importance of creating a safer communities in Chicago. We ... Drug abuse and violence are still very real problems in most communities around the world, and community ... have the advantage of identifying the unsafe aspects in a particular neighborhood and bringing people together