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health centers and the largest Medicaid provider in Illinois. Over the past year, ACCESS’ ... communities with integrity, and continue to invest in our patient-centered approach to care,” said ... proudly serve.” Mr. Ouedraogo joined ACCESS in 2006 and has served as ACCESS’ Chief Financial

critical support services. We offer telehealth and in-person visits at all ACCESS health center locations ... well. Instead of wasting hours waiting to be seen in an Emergency Room, schedule an appointment at one ... Drug Program Care Coordination ACCESS is a leader in expanding access to affordable, quality health care

you’re not alone. More than 30 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes, with 7.2 million of them ... every year. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the country, costing $245 billion a year. The African-American ... and nerve damage in the feet. Why is nerve damage a big deal? Reduced sensation in the feet means that

product for human consumption Seeds and plants for use in home gardens to produce food SNAP benefits ... intended to be heated in the store Lunch counter items or foods to be eaten in the store Vitamins or ... Alcoholic beverages Tobacco  Is WIC included in SNAP? The (Women, Infants and Children) WIC program

they contain important nutrients, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily can help reduce the risk ... lettuce. The darker the leaves, the more rich they are in essential nutrients. Even just a few leaves give ... vegetables are just as good for you. In fact, freezing helps lock in nutrients. (However, the same is not

underlying health conditions. RSV typically begins in the fall and peaks throughout the cold winter months ... RSV infection usually include: Runny nose Decrease in appetite Coughing Sneezing Fever Wheezing Chest congestion ... sneezes. You get virus droplets from a cough or sneeze in your eyes, nose, or mouth. You have direct contact

Heredia University in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at Cook County Health in Chicago, followed ... fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is board-certified through ... doctor is to provide comprehensive, holistic care in a way that respects cultural differences and creates

sadness or anxiety  Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities Feelings of hopelessness or ... early morning awakening or oversleeping Changes in appetite and/or unintended weight changes Thoughts ... problems: Older adults face declining health, this can be in the form of an illness, a disability, chronic pain

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

cold, dark mornings. In addition to the cardiovascular benefits of staying active in the winter, it’s ... may be genetically more prone to putting on weight in the winter. When University of Colorado researchers ... researchers studied a group of 12 women and six men in both summer and winter, they discovered that their production

the fingers, toes, ears, nose and cheeks. It occurs in three stages: frostnip, superficial frostbite and ... occurs when the skin gets sore, red or becomes white in color or pale due to exposure to cold temperatures ... experiencing frostnip, you may feel tingling or burning in the affected areas. Frostnip only affects the top

by verifying benefits, assisting with enrollment in programs like Medicaid or Medicare and guiding them ... through the process.   Since implementation in late 2024, nearly 4,000 patients have authorized ... Benefits team and helps cut application wait times in half.  “As health care providers, we see

combined effort is crucial in addressing the ever-increasing opioid crisis in our communities.   “Addressing ... “With this funding, we can continue to invest in our integrated care delivery model to support the ... ACCESS serves more than 181,000 patients each year in communities throughout the Chicagoland area. Many