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Heredia University in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at Cook County Health in Chicago, followed ... fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is board-certified through ... doctor is to provide comprehensive, holistic care in a way that respects cultural differences and creates

important to hydrate, but it’s even more necessary in the summer. “Heat and humidity increase the ... always encourage my patients to drink extra water in the summer. It is also important to be on the lookout ... resulting in dehydration. Summer dehydration prevention tips: Drink plenty of fluids, especially in intense

about flu shots debunked and where to get vaccinated in the Chicago area. Myth #1: I got a flu shot last

Fortunately, there are resources and organizations in the Chicago area dedicated to help those affected ... ViolenceWebsitePhone: 1-877-863-6338TTY: 1-877-863-6339 Established in 1998, this service works with the Chicago Metropolitan ... to direct service providers. The group also works in the legal community to help victims and survivors

and ethnic disparities and improve health equity in some of the most vulnerable communities across the

plan to vote. Whether you plan to vote by mail or in person, this election provides a critical opportunity ... represents us at every level of government, which, in turn, impacts the lives of our families and communities ... registration process and additional details about voting in your area. Are you registered to vote? First,

cold, dark mornings. In addition to the cardiovascular benefits of staying active in the winter, it’s ... may be genetically more prone to putting on weight in the winter. When University of Colorado researchers ... researchers studied a group of 12 women and six men in both summer and winter, they discovered that their production

to attend its first symposium on Innovation in Implementation and Practice. This is an exciting ... and researchers to come together and hear from innovators in the field as they discuss the tools and

12/6/2017 @ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

the fingers, toes, ears, nose and cheeks. It occurs in three stages: frostnip, superficial frostbite and ... occurs when the skin gets sore, red or becomes white in color or pale due to exposure to cold temperatures ... experiencing frostnip, you may feel tingling or burning in the affected areas. Frostnip only affects the top

to hear from leading experts and fellow advocates in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention. It’s a great ... join the fight to end the negative impact of HIV. In the United States, there are more than 1 million ... HIV/AIDS, and a staggering 21 percent of those infected in the U.S. are unaware that they have HIV. These statistics

by verifying benefits, assisting with enrollment in programs like Medicaid or Medicare and guiding them ... through the process.   Since implementation in late 2024, nearly 4,000 patients have authorized ... Benefits team and helps cut application wait times in half.  “As health care providers, we see

expanded and that she now has dental services all in one space. In 2012, Leonard had two knee replacements within ... to me. While living in Bronzeville, I was part of the ‘working poor,’ in that I didn’t ... the new health center could be considered a beacon in the community. “The new building is really

combined effort is crucial in addressing the ever-increasing opioid crisis in our communities.   “Addressing ... “With this funding, we can continue to invest in our integrated care delivery model to support the ... ACCESS serves more than 181,000 patients each year in communities throughout the Chicagoland area. Many

across Cook and DuPage Counties. “BCBSIL’s investment in ACCESS’ Food for Health initiative is helping ACCESS ... better integrate the medical and social safety nets in communities across metropolitan Chicago,” said Kathleen ... throughout the state with grants and sponsorships. In Illinois, grants are awarded to direct-service health

Westside Healthy Start ACCESS is proud to play a role in the National Healthy Start Initiative, a program ... women who are at risk for unhealthy outcomes early in their pregnancy. It aims to reduce the incidence ... incidence of infant mortality and low-birth weight babies in North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, Austin, and East and