Monthly Archives: June 2016
City Takes Steps to Ensure Businesses Implement Tobacco 21 Law
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) on Tuesday reminded retailers across the city about steps to be taken to become fully compliant with the new tobacco 21… Read more
NHS Chicago and Citi Foundation Work Together to Strengthen Communities
On Saturday, June 11, residents in Roseland’s Maple Park neighborhood partnered with Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) to revitalize their local community. This event was part of NeighborWorks Week… Read more
Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Summer
According to a recent Transitions Optical survey, only 3.7 percent of Hispanics are aware that sun can cause damage to their eyes. These stats are alarming because excessive UV exposure… Read more
Physical, Mental and Financial Wellness Tips for Latino Dads
Nothing matters more than the safety and well-being of your loved ones. You want to make sure they live comfortable, happy lives, no matter what may happen along the way…. Read more
Chicago Health Centers Receive Grant to Launch Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment Programs
Three Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) networks, Esperanza Health Centers, Heartland Health Centers, and PrimeCare Community Health, with support from the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS), have been… Read more
Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable…. Read more
Zika Virus May Also Spread Through Oral Sex
We already know that sexual intercourse can spread Zika virus, the mosquito-borne illness linked with serious birth defects. Now, French researchers are suggesting that Zika may also be transmitted through… Read more
City Breaks Ground on Community Training Center
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday to break ground on the organization’s new 125,000 square-foot Community Training Center on the former site… Read more
Parent Mentors Keep Fighting
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of parent mentors, educators, and supporters came together for the 2016 Statewide Parent Mentor graduation on Friday at Gage Park High School. This celebration was… Read more
Don’t Drink and Drive this Independence Day
Every year, Americans head out on our roads to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and more. Unfortunately, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which too… Read more
