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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Household Items to Increase Strength Exercise doesn’t have to include fancy equipment or difficult routines ... Neighborhood Fitness Class Staying active doesn’t just mean doing frequent exercises, it also means

affected by it. The problem is many women don’t know about endometriosis or believe that severe abdominal ... endometriosis often goes undiagnosed because women don’t seek treatment. Also, it can be hard to detect. “The

What to look for in your childSexual abuse isn’t easy to spot. That’s because a child who's being ... gutIf you think your child is being abused, don’t brush it off. Schedule an appointment with your child’s

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