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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

allergies each year. In fact, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States ... windows closedAlthough it is tempting to let fresh air in after a long winter, keeping the windows closed is ... your furniture, clothes and curtains, and can linger in the air for quite a while. It is also important to

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

beginning of their pregnancy. Program team members work in tandem with participants to ensure they attend prenatal ... professionals that provide high-risk obstetric services, in addition to critical screenings, lactation support ... program has been able to make the following impact: In 2016, more than 700 high-risk families received services

Our Focus: How can we build and sustain health in communities? Research at ACCESS is focused on gaining ... change in both the health care setting and in how our patients manage their health and wellness in their ... their everyday lives.  If you are interested in working with Research at ACCESS, please click here to

necessary one. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they ... sexual abuse?Sexual abuse occurs when an adult engages in any type of sexual activity with a child: touching ... sexual activity of any kind.  What to look for in your childSexual abuse isn’t easy to spot.

pollution can be just as bad or worse than outside. In addition, poor indoor air quality can trigger asthma ... freshener. Just combine water, lemon slices and rosemary in a small pot and let simmer.    4.  Replace ... people from secondhand smoke is to eliminate smoking in your home and car. Opening windows or using air filters

Health Society, located at 152 W. Lincoln Highway in Chicago Heights.  This is the third installment ... Zuniga, “The ACCESS Community Art Committee, in partnership with the dedicated ACCESS Family Health ... through adulthood. The changing seasons depicted in each mural symbolize the growth and transformation

ACCESS CEO, Mahomed Ouedraogo, "ACCESS believes in supporting our patients' total health and we know ...  It’s in our DNA. With this community art initiative, our goal is to continue to invest in our communities ... (Spanish for “healing”) are featured in the mural design and became a central theme for the

food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our communities. As a key component of our partnership ... provide patients with food insecurity screenings in order to connect them with the proper resources and ... to the Greater Chicago Food Depository's website, in Cook County: Nearly 800,000 individuals do not know

happier family. How do you find time for yourself in the midst of the busy-ness? Our advice? Look for ... up time. Even 10 or 15 minutes of time to yourself in the middle of a busy day can help you relax and recharge ... responsibilities for themselves. Involve older children in dinner prep or packing lunches for the next day.

College of Osmania University in India. He completed a pediatrics internship in India served as a hospital ... medical officer in Iran and finished a second pediatrics residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. Board ... Board certified in pediatrics he has been providing health care in the Little Village community for more

alcohol use leads to approximately 88,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Underage drinking has both long ... long and short-term consequences on the brain. In the short-term, people who abuse alcohol have a harder ... to engage in inappropriate or risky behavior, and to face potential legal consequences. In the long-term

young people the most. In fact, almost half of all new infections in the U.S. in 2018 were among people ... pee a lot Itching, pain, irritation and/or swelling in your penis, vagina, vulva, or anus Flu-like symptoms ... don’t have any of the symptoms listed? Yes. In some cases, individuals show no signs or symptoms

your breasts. Sit or stand shirtless and braless in front of a mirror with your arms at your sides and ... dimpling, or changes in size, shape or symmetry. Check to see if your nipples are turned in (inverted). Inspect ... lying down or in the shower. When examining your breasts, some general tips to keep in mind include: