Monthly Archives: November 2018
Hurricane Maria Recovery One Year Later
By: Ashmar Mandou During a press briefing at The National Museum Puerto Rican Arts and Culture on Tuesday, American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois CEO Celena Roldán welcomed… Read more
Gift of Hope, Norwegian American Hospital Unveil “Give Hope-Give Life” Mural
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Norwegian American Hospital unveiled and dedicated a new mural that honors the gift of organ and tissue donation on November 14th…. Read more
Chicago Park District Looking for Artists, Cultural Organizations
Calling all local arts performers and community organizations, the Chicago Park District is looking to partner with Chicago-based organizations and talented individual artists to be a part of the 7th… Read more
Running for Change
By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago native Elizabeth “Betty” Arias-Ibarra is looking to make an impact in City Hall. “I know I’m in for a challenge, but I truly believe I can… Read more
Five Bites to Health
Instagram photos of people on the keto diet don’t tell you how to manage the “in-between” of “before” and “after” health transformation stories. A step-by-step process is key to achieving results… Read more
Medical Corner: Flu Season
Tips for Protecting Yourself (and your family) During this Year’s Flu Season By: Ian Gyamfi Sarpong, Pharmacy Manager, Walgreens Last year’s flu season was one of the most severe in… Read more
Tips to Make the Holidays Fertile for Aspiring Moms
The holiday season brings families together. It’s also a popular time to start a family. U.S. birth rates show conception rates peak in December. Nine of the ten most common… Read more
Antibiotics Can’t Kill the Common Cold
Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infections. However, antibiotics are often used when they should not, which can cause them… Read more
Emanuel Announces Lawsuit Against Online Sellers of E-Cigarettes and “E-Juices”
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Corporation Counsel Ed Siskel, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner (BACP) Rosa Escareno, and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Julie Morita, MD to announce… Read more
Reducing Holiday Stress When Living with Alzheimer’s
Holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, but they can also be challenging and stressful for the 590,000 caregivers providing care for the 220,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in Illinois. Families and… Read more
