Monthly Archives: January 2017
Health Advocates Optimistic About Sugary Drink Tax Proposal
Health advocates on Monday expressed optimism that a tax on sugary drinks is being considered as part of the bipartisan Senate budget proposal filed in Springfield. “We are grateful for… Read more
For Seniors, Having a Partner Helps Cut Hip Fracture Risk
Research from Spain confirms that senior women are three times more likely than their male peers to fracture a hip but also finds risk factors differ for men and women…. Read more
Mammograms Tied to Over Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Widespread breast cancer screening may catch smaller, slow-growing tumors that are unlikely to be fatal without curbing the diagnosis of advanced cancer cases, a Danish study suggests. Diagnosis rates for… Read more
CCHHS Part of First Study to Test Efficacy and Safety of a New HIV-Prevention Medication
Cook County Health & Hospitals System’s (CCHHS) Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center is taking part in the first large-scale clinical trial of a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention. The… Read more
‘Cybercycling’ During Gym Class Tied to Better School Behavior
Kids with behavioral problems may do better in school when they get to play virtual-reality games on stationary bikes instead of participating in traditional gym class activities, a small study… Read more
Five USF Online Programs Make U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Online Programs” List
Each year the U.S. News & World Report unveils its annual ranking of best online programs in an effort to help the millions of students researching online program options compare… Read more
SSC Jazz Fest to Pay Tribute to legendary educator Keith Anderson
The 2017 SSC Jazz Festival Concert will be dedicated to the memory and legacy of Mr. Keith Anderson, long time music educator, advocate, and mentor. Mr. Anderson directed the bands… Read more
Pillars Expands Outpatient Addictions Services into Berwyn-Cicero
At a critical time when substance misuse is becoming a national crisis, Pillars is expanding its Addictions Services in the Chicago area. Pillars, the largest nonprofit provider of mental health… Read more
Name Change for Northerly Island Venue
The Huntington National Bank, the Chicago Park District and Live Nation Entertainment announced a multi-year agreement for Huntington Bank to become the new name-in-title sponsor of the popular lakefront facility… Read more
Polar Opposites
by Daniel Nardini I have two friends named Bill and Steve. They are both nice guys, and have done a lot for me in the past which I am grateful… Read more »