Monthly Archives: July 2018
Health Tips for the Summer Season
By: Dr. Kwame Foucher, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Summer is here, providing an ideal time for people in Illinois to get active. While… Read more
Foods that Stain Teeth and Cause Bad Breath (and What to Do About it)
Each day we eat and drink things without giving a second thought about the impact that they may have on our teeth or breath. Yet we will look into the… Read more
Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mom’s Gut
The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother’s microbiome — the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us — during pregnancy, new research from the University… Read more
Processed Meats May Cause Manic Episodes
An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates — chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and… Read more
Chicago RX Prescription Benefit Program to Save Residents Money
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna M. Valencia announced that Coast2Coast Rx has been selected as the vendor to provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs at no direct cost to the City or participating Chicago residents. Starting… Read more
Donate to Teachers in Need
The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) is inviting businesses across Chicago to donate surplus and overstock items to Chicago teachers to enhance the learning experience of thousands of students at… Read more
Sandoval Encourages Use of Free Summer Lunch Program
State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago) encourages families in his district to utilize a free summer lunch program—for children 18 and under—administered by the state. “The Summer Food Service Program… Read more
Block Party Will Deliver Fun, Resources to Little Village Families
Residents of Chicago’s South Lawndale/Little Village community will be able to access free resources and information during a Community Wellness Fair and Back-to-School Block Party organized by Erie Neighborhood House…. Read more
CPS to Hire Over 200 Social Workers to Support High Needs Communities
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools announced a $26 million investment to hire 254 new full-time, school-based positions for the 2018-19 school year to ensure students in high needs… Read more
ComEd Selects Young Women to Lead the Way in STEM
ComEd has selected 30 young women, ages 13 to 18, to participate in the 2018 Icebox Derby program that the energy company developed to encourage women to pursue science, technology,… Read more
