Monthly Archives: March 2017
Milestone in City’s Mental Health Emergency Response
The Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) has completed mental health awareness and de-escalation training for all of its 911 Police Operations call takers and dispatchers, and Chicago Police… Read more
Obese Couples May Take Longer to Conceive
Couples who are obese may take longer to achieve pregnancy than partners who aren’t as overweight, a recent U.S. study suggests. Previous studies in women have linked obesity to difficulties… Read more
Latino Organizations Launch New Chicago Latino Theater Alliance
By: Ashmar Mandou Theater enthusiasts gathered at the Chicago Cultural Center Friday, Feb. 24th to welcome the city’s new Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) presented by the Chicago Department of… Read more
We’re in the height of flu season; Get your flu shot today
By: Dr. Kwame Foucher, senior medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper We’re in the midst of a severe flu season, but it’s not too late to… Read more
CDC Updates Vaccine Guidelines for HPV, Hepatitis, Flu and More
Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a few changes to its annual vaccine guidelines for adults, including new recommendations on human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis… Read more
Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Kids’ Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Smog in urban areas is hard to avoid. Now, new findings on the health effects of air pollution, recently published in the journal Diabetes, suggest that this invisible, and sometimes… Read more
Teatro Vista Adds New Members to Ensemble
Teatro Vista Executive Artistic Director Ricardo Gutiérrez announced the addition of six top Chicago Latinx theater artists to the company’s ensemble: Isaac Gomez, Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel, Eddie Martinez, J. Salomé Martinez… Read more
Lentil Soup
“Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread.” Ingredients 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano… Read more
Cicero Grants “Make-a-Wish” Happen for Young Girl
Officials from the Town of Cicero presented the family of a 9-year-old disabled girl with a refurbished wheelchair accessible van that was stolen from their home at 1502 58th Avenue… Read more
Pilsen Parishes Race to Protect Families
By: Ashmar Mandou On Ash Wednesday, three Pilsen Parishes registered families to take care of a child should their parents be detained or deported in response to increased concerns over… Read more
