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In honor of Cervical Cancer Month, ACCESS hosts virtual community information event to educate and provide ... open to the public. This event will be presented in Spanish.   Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your ... mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 312-319-1519,,129465724#   United

1/28/2021 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

the body's immune system to irritating particles in the air. Millions of people are affected by seasonal ... factors can play a role in someone's reaction. Seasonal allergies that pop up in the spring, summer and ... pollen or mold is in the air. Ragweed, for example (one of the most common allergens in the United States)

the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, and for individuals ... leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., colon cancer occurs in the colon or rectum. Colon and rectal ... often grouped together because of the similarity in symptoms and can be referred to as ‘colorectal’

find pills on the ground or in a purse or diaper bag. Store your medication in the original container, with ... accidentally. Keep them locked up. Store your medicine in a cabinet or drawer with a lock. This prevents children ... children, pets or guests from accessing them. Store in a cool, dry place. Follow manufacturer’s instructions

CDC, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their ... their gender, age, religion or sexual orientation. In fact, dating violence is becoming increasingly common ... That’s an estimated 1.5 million high school students in the United States who are physically abused by partners

believes in the humanizing and healing powers of art and wants to support local artists in bringing ... connection to the Lawndale community and strong work in cultural inclusion. “As a lifelong resident ... a strong connection and desire for collaboration in the community – from cultural roots and artistic

pandemic is an unprecedented event unlike anything else in our lifetime. It has shifted our idea of what ‘normal’ ... for 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you ... Justice Center COVID Journal– templates to fill in daily schedule and goals, grounding and centering

bisexual women suffering much higher rates of IPV in comparison to lesbians, gay men and heterosexual ... many as 40% of LGBTQIA college students in relationships have experienced intimate partner violence ... reported living with a female partner at some point in their lifetime, 39.2% had experienced rape, physical

​Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is 1 in every 3 American adults. ​Although hypertension has ... will take your blood pressure and see if you are in a healthy range. Hypertension has many causes, but

stigma, mental health issues are even more daunting. In honor of this month, ACCESS takes an inside look ... disparities are defined as “unfair differences in access to or quality of mental health care according ... mean unequal access to good providers, differences in insurance coverage or discrimination by doctors or

following apply to you: You have had anal or vaginal sex in the past six months and you: Have a sexual partner ... been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease in the past six months You inject drugs and you: Have ... presence of the medicine in your bloodstream can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading in your body. How effective

doctor on a regular basis, are more likely to engage in risky behavior, and/or are more likely to drink alcohol ... and improve the health of ourselves and all the men in our lives.  Preventive Measures to Take Today ... cigars but e-cigarette use, or vaping, is increasing in popularity, especially among young people. Against

health centers in Cook and DuPage counties. Dr. Mejia joined ACCESS as an internist in 2005, and after ... Regional Medical Director and has led his regions in being strong adopters of our electronic health record ... Quality Assurance."  "I chose to specialize in internal medicine, because I enjoy working with patients

underlying health conditions. RSV typically begins in the fall and peaks throughout the cold winter months ... RSV infection usually include: Runny nose Decrease in appetite Coughing Sneezing Fever Wheezing Chest congestion ... sneezes. You get virus droplets from a cough or sneeze in your eyes, nose, or mouth. You have direct contact