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levels is a waste of their time, but determining the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is very important ... glucose—called hypoglycemia—can result in everything from drowsiness and hunger, to seizures ...     What affects my blood's glucose level? Your blood's glucose level can be affected by what you eat

The feelings of unrealistic expectations, financial pressures and anxiety can heighten stress or depression ... One of the reasons depression can flare up is because we do not take care of ourselves. It is important ... keep your health in mind and take proactive steps to put yourself first. Building in downtime and daily

MDIV, is in charge of ACCESS’ Spiritual Care Services. Spiritual Care Services are rooted in the ... the belief that best practice, patient-centered primary care includes considering a patient’s spiritual ... with a variety of cultures and understands that this is an important part of a person’s well-being

named the next Chief Executive Officer for Access Community Health Network (ACCESS), one of the nation's ... qualified health centers and the largest Medicaid provider in Illinois. Over the past year, ACCESS’ ... ACCESS’ next Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of longtime CEO Donna Thompson. Mr. Ouedraogo’s

Just as much as physical health is important, your emotional health and safety should also be a priority ... priority. Everyone’s relationship is different, but we all deserve a healthy relationship that involves ... that can help you determine if your relationship is healthy and how ACCESS can support you.   Characteristics

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing ... Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term ...  Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its

Mental health illnesses are often the result of dealing with an extremely stressful situation or series ... or behavioral disorder. "We believe mental health is closely tied to physical health and positive health ... "  If you notice the following signs and symptoms, especially sudden changes in thoughts and behaviors

National Prevention Week (NPW) to raise awareness of the importance of preventing substance abuse and promoting ... change throughout the year by taking small actions every day and everywhere. Whether it is a healthy choice ... choice for us or others, we have the ability to change our lives for the better. According to SAMHSA’s

Going back to school after summer vacation is difficult enough for students, but there may be an added ... year.     First, it is important to recognize the emotions your student may experience ... also be anxious about the changes that come with a new school year.   The Three N’s Strategy:

From the common cold to the stomach bug, kids encounter different viruses. Most of them are harmless ... harmless. But there is a virus affecting adolescents that can cause cancer: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Most ... about it or the breakthrough HPV vaccine. At ACCESS, we’re taking time to tell you what you need to

Child abuse is a difficult subject to talk about, but it’s a necessary one. It’s estimated ... that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old. Sadly, the abuse ... abuse is often done by someone the child knows and trusts — often a parent, relative, spouse or partner

meet new teachers, don't forget to make a trip to the doctor's office for your child's back-to-school physical ... why I believe physicals are the best way parents can ensure their child is both physically and emotionally ... emotionally healthy and ready for the upcoming school year." Additionally, in Illinois, school physicals are

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ... (SAMHSA), in 2022, 48.7 million people aged 12 or older (or 17.3%) had a substance use disorder in the past ... exposed to so many influences through social media, the Internet, and of course, their friends and family

Most of the time we think of online technology in a good way. It makes our lives easier and gives us ... us access to a world of information. On the downside, it’s increasingly become a weapon used against ... area of concern is dating violence. According to a recent study, 26 percent of teens in a romantic relationship

it is important to have the support and tools you need to successfully manage diabetes and the stress ... to talk to you about diabetes-related stressors, in addition to offering services that address other ...     Connect you to services that address the barriers to care. Write a list of barriers that prevent