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The winter season can be especially difficult to get through if you have asthma. The cold, dry weather ... season can also affect those with asthma because, the influenza can trigger attacks or lead to pneumonia ... respiratory diseases. ACCESS is here to help with tips to manage asthma during the winter. Get a Flu Shot and

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

you’re not alone. More than 30 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes, with 7.2 million of them going ... year. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the country, costing $245 billion a year. The African-American ... African-American community has the highest rate of diabetes after American Indians/Alaskan Natives. Among people

will help prevent serious birth defects in your baby. But what is folic acid and how do you get it into ... start, the ACCESS Maternal Child Health team is here explain the benefits of folic acid. What is folic ... Folate is a form of Vitamin B that helps cells in your body grow and develop normally. Folic acid is the

manage your higher risk of chronic disease. Read the tips below to learn how you can manage your health:  ... their balance, it is important to keep their body strong.   Move your body in ways that work for ... and strengthen bones.   According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’

It is estimated that 6 million adults age 65 and older are clinically depressed. But, only 10% are treated ... normal aging. It’s important for seniors to get the medical care they need, so they can continue to lead ... lead happy and fulfilling lives. Here’s what you need to know. Spotting elderly depression  Depression

Pregnancy can be an overwhelming time in your life, but add the stress of the pandemic, and you may have even ... maintain a healthy pregnancy. In general, pregnancy causes changes in your body that may make it more ... people who are not pregnant.  By following the below tips, you can stay healthy throughout your

What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is a medication used to prevent HIV infection ... individuals at high risk for the HIV virus. Who is PrEP for? According to the Centers for Disease Control ... have HIV and any of the following apply to you: You have had anal or vaginal sex in the past six months and

(ACCESS) was joined by Senator Dick Durbin, Alderman of the 22nd Ward Michael Rodriguez, Cook County Commissioner ... Mariana Osoria, ACCESS patients, and members from the community to celebrate an unveiling of a new ... This is the second installment of a larger community art initiative focused on highlighting the beauty

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people and families buy the food ... administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and provided on the Illinois Link Card ... SNAP eligibility including household income and the number of people you live with. To see if you qualify

For many women, the birth of a child is the happiest moment of their life. However, the period after childbirth ... alone - more than three million women each year in the United States are diagnosed with postpartum depression ... blues” during the first days or weeks after giving birth. Learn more about these conditions, the symptoms

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States - and a disease African Americans are ... and diabetes are the most common conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The good news ... news is simple lifestyle changes and understanding your risk can can help prevent and manage these diseases

Sistas In The Know This program addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic among heterosexual African-American ... African-American women living in high risk Chicago community areas by conducting targeted outreach and testing, linking ... education, have increased access to care and reduce the transmission of HIV, leading to improved health outcomes

youth abuse a prescription pain reliever for the first time. In 2013, more than 100 Americans died each day ... (oxycodone), is the most common form of opiate addiction. Overcoming opiate addiction is extremely difficult ... difficult. The reported success rate for those who have quit opiate addiction without the aid of prescription

Back to school season is a time for excitement, but it can also bring up feelings of anxiety or fearfulness ... fearfulness around bullying. According to a 2017 study by the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau ... and elevate the risk of suicide. As you prepare your child for the upcoming school year, it is important