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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

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

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

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

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

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 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.  

does not discriminate. Although some communities in the past have had fewer incidences of suicide, African-American ... communities are experiencing an increase in suicide rates. In this article, we are taking a look at both ... African-American youth and young adults who live in extremely impoverished neighborhoods have a nearly

even more cold, the weather is beginning to turn in the Chicagoland area. With the newfound summer weather ... family: Lincoln Park ZooLocated along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, this world ... forget to stop in at the Primate House or check out the penguins. Events include Farm-in-the-Zoo Tuesdays

fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. In Illinois, sparklers and most ... and then quickly move away. Use fireworks outdoors in an area away from buildings and vehicles. Never relight ... "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in water. Always have a bucket of water and a charged

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 ... identify when they, or their loved ones, are engaging in unhealthy eating habits.    According to