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September is Sexual Health Awareness Month and our team at Access Community Health Network (ACCESS), ... – and if this pandemic has taught us anything, it is important to take a moment and do some good for your ... reproductive or sexual health needs, ACCESS is happy to offer the Illinois Family Planning Program at four

Adolescence can be a challenging time in a young person’s life regardless of their sexual orientation ... non-LGBTQ+ youth.     The 2023 LGBTQ+ Youth Report released by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) ... (HRC) shows that almost 6 in 10 (59.4%) LGBTQ+ youth—including 62.6% of transgender and gender-expansive

What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when the normal cells that line the cervix gradually ... Since cervical cancer often does not exhibit signs in the early stages, these pre-cancerous cells can turn ...   Where is the cervix located and what does it do? The cervix connects the uterus and the birth canal

ACCESS is proud to partner with patients for all their primary and preventative health care needs through ... well-being. We’re committed to offering you the best support you need to regularly maintain your health ... health. As your medical home, your ACCESS care team is focused on understanding your care needs and helping

The health care industry is shifting to a more customer-focused, patient-centered care model. As a patient ... patient you may not know exactly what that means or how you will be affected. Don’t worry, we’re ... we’re happy to explain what a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is and how we at ACCESS are using

between 1945 and 1965, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends it is time to get tested ... Baby boomers are five times more likely to carry the virus than any other adults, and since we recently ... Hepatitis Day, this season is the perfect time for a refresher on what Hepatitis C is all about. Let’s

recently received the 2017 Ragan’s Health Care PR and Marketing Award in the Best Video category for ... for its One Patient’s Journey video. The video featured an ACCESS Westside Family Health Center ... Center patient and her journey to overcome challenges in getting quality health care, support services and

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here and you’ve welcomed your newborn into ... into the world. Congratulations!   As you settle into your new role as Mom, your attention will ... diaper changes and all the other tasks that come with having a new baby in the house.   With

Safety Month in June, we were reminded about the importance of creating a safer communities in Chicago. We ... neighborhood is as safe and protected as possible. Drug abuse and violence are still very real problems in most ... most communities around the world, and community efforts through group participation have had a big impact

tired or sad in the winter months, and studies show seasonal affective disorder is four times ... common in women than men. First described in the 1980’s, seasonal depression is characterized ... by recurrent depression that occurs annually at the same time each year. Medical research hasn’t

characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. According to the National Cancer ... an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer in 2018 in the U.S. With February 4th recognized as World ... below. Facts to Know About Cancer The 10 most common types of cancer in 2018 were: breast lung and bronchus

sometimes amputation. Daily foot care is important in reducing the risk of lower extremity amputations ... foot care should be a part of the daily routine. Do you know the best ways to care for your feet? Here ... or irregular textures on the balls of your feet; Lumps or open wounds on the soles of your feet; and Dry

healthier neighborhoods. Our impact can be felt beyond the walls of our health centers, as our care teams collaborate ... services to improve the neighborhoods where they live, work and play. One way that ACCESS is creating healthier ... healthier communities is by working with Walgreens to make medications more affordable for our patients

HOTLINE 1-800-799-7233 The hotline is free, confidential and accepting calls 24/7   October is Domestic Violence ... ACCESS is here to share vital information to ensure the safety of our communities and help break the cycle ... cycle.   According to the CDC, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence

What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when the normal cells that line the cervix gradually ... Since cervical cancer often does not exhibit signs in the early stages, these pre-cancerous cells can turn ... one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, but the good news is that the cervical