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includes:• ACCESS’ medication-assisted treatment (M.A.T.) servicesinformation• HIV treatment and prevention

12/1/2017 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

your doctor. Stay hydrated. Even if you aren’t thirsty, it’s important to drink extra fluids ... comfortable.   Prenatal Care Don’ts Don’t smoke. Even if you smoked during the early part of ... Enlist help from a friend or family member. Don’t eat certain types of fish that have high mercury levels

If you received a notice or had any household changes such as income, address, or the addition or removal of immediate family members since you were last approved for Medicaid, you could miss important notices and lose your benefits.

ACCESS staff onsite to help patients, clients, and community members register to vote.

9/27/2016 @ 7:59 AM - 11:59 AM

Tamika Whitehead received her Masters in Social Work at the University Of Chicago School Of Social Service Administration and is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Tamika is dedicated to focusing on ways to reduce economic, social and health disparities in our communities and believes in treating patients with the utmost respect to focus on strengths. Outside of work, Tamika participates in book clubs, attending plays and spending time with family.

ACCESS Instagram   Sample posts: COVID-19 doesn't stop breast cancer. Whether it's a monthly self-exam ... (Instagram)   COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Breast Cancer (Facebook) COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Breast Cancer (Instagram)

active words like “I won’t” vs. “I can’t”) and aggressive (reacting with ... to walk away. If you feel like someone won’t take no for an answer, simply walk away. Parents

Myth #1: I got a flu shot last year, so I don’t need one this year.Even if the vaccine does not change ...   Myth #3: I’m healthy, so I don’t need to get vaccinated.The CDC recommends that anyone ... and answer any questions you may have. Don’t delay, get your flu shot today to help protect you

increase to almost 60,000 deaths Quitting opiates isn't easy, but there are ways to make the treatment process ... the drug treatment community, many programs don't treat addiction as a disease and rely solely on the ... different locations can be overwhelming. Most people don't have the luxury of an inpatient treatment facility

have this form of the disease, but that doesn’t mean it’s just a few people. About 1.25 million ... over time it isn't able to keep up – your pancreas gets exhausted – and can't make enough insulin ... gets worse over time – even if you don’t need medications at first, you may need to later on

workout. Don't push yourself. Many people mistakenly believe that their body doesn't benefit from

flu season. Ethnic minority populations don’t get their annual flu vaccinations nearly as often ... season. Even when the year’s vaccine doesn’t exactly match the viruses, it can still provide protection

and are a reddish color. The parasites can’t fly, but they can move quickly over floors, walls ... bedbugs: If you wake up with itchy areas you didn't have when you went to sleep, you may have bedbugs ... Place stuffed animals, shoes and other items that can't be washed in the dryer and run on high for 30 minutes

Staff onsite to promote Men's Health Month and educate and provide information about ACCESS' services and programs including primary and preventative care, Title X program, Affordable Care Act Enrollment, and issue referrals for primary health care.

6/8/2016 @ 8:59 AM - 1:59 PM

guidelines like these and follow them. What most of us don't know is the serious impact issues of food and water ... keep cooked food hot until it is served, and don't let dishes sit at room temperature for more than two