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​Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is 1 in every 3 American adults. ​Although hypertension has ... this potentially harmful condition. Diagnosis The best way to find out if you have hypertension is to consult

Ragan’s Health Care PR and Marketing Award in the Best Video category for its One Patient’s Journey ... Center patient and her journey to overcome challenges in getting quality health care, support services and ... 000 patients annually.  Through its investment in technology to further improve patient care and engagement

Sistas In The Know This program addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic among heterosexual African-American ... African-American women living in high risk Chicago community areas by conducting targeted outreach and testing, linking ... information about Sistas In The Know, please call 708.239.8093. ​   WILLOW Live your best life.  Women

or 1 in every 3 Americans, have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Minorities living in the ... also tend to develop high blood pressure earlier in life. Hispanics are just as likely as white Americans ... to manage your high blood pressure: Reduce sodium in your dietSmall reductions can make a noticeable difference

pandemic is an unprecedented event unlike anything else in our lifetime. It has shifted our idea of what ‘normal’ ... for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices ... templates to fill in daily schedule and goals, grounding and centering exercises. The 7 Best Mental Health

Community Health Network's (ACCESS) new health center in Chicago's Austin community is a full-service health ... school physicals, and behavioral health. As a leader in community-based health care, the ACCESS Austin Family ... a coordinated care team approach to achieve the best health outcomes for patients and addresses issues

the last few decades, great strides have been made in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Education and ... Control and Prevention, despite these advancements in prevention and treatment, the rate of newly diagnosed ... especially in African-American and Hispanic populations. Approximately 1.1 million people in the U.S. are

The lead agency for this initiative, ACCESS works in conjunction with local partners Lawndale Christian ... Wellness Center to provide program participants the best possible services. Westside Healthy Start Services ... mothers access to prenatal health care beginning early in their pregnancy. Health care is provided throughout

Health reports that one in five adults in America experiences a mental illness in their lifetime. Right ... Americans aged 15 to 44. This disorder is more prevalent in women than men. Some of the symptoms include depressed ... depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure, change in weight, appetite and sleep patterns, fatigue, and

flu shot and an updated COVID-19 vaccine is our best defense to keep ourselves and those around us healthy ... vaccines combined with daily preventative actions will offer the best protection from COVID-19. The flu vaccine prevents

discounted prescriptions. Co-located Walgreens pharmacies in five ACCESS health centers are also helping ... justice system has ensured that individuals have the best possible community support as they return home, ... Addressing health disparities ACCESS serves as a catalyst in addressing some of the area’s most significant

all ages and genders suffer from eating disorders in the United States. Eating disorders have the highest ... hope to individuals struggling with eating disorders in our communities. Patients are initially assessed ... integrated care team to create a treatment plan that best fits the patient's needs.  It is important

the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), 1 in 5 Chicagoans do not know where they will get their ... food an an education. Fortunately, organizations in the Chicago area are here to help. Below are some ... Lakeview PantryWebsite: www.lakeviewpantry.orgOpened in 1970, the group’s three distribution programs

Do you need help coping with a problem in your life? Are you depressed, anxious or have another mental ... services and programs to help individuals live the best life possible. Our 35 Chicago area locations have

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States with rates rising across all ages ... Prevention, suicide rates in Illinois increased 22.8 percent from 1999 to 2016. In the African-American community ... under the age of 18 have increased nearly 71 percent in the last decade alone.Review the signs that someone