Yearly Archives: 2018
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
Upon Immigration to U.S., Latinos Found to Drink Less
Latino immigrant men have been found to consume less alcohol upon moving to the United States, compared to their pre-immigration drinking patterns, according to a study by researchers at the… Read more
UNO Names New Executive Director
The United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) has announced that new Executive Director Jose Torres is to succeed former Interim Director Solskin Gomez-Krogh, who held the post for three years. “We do… Read more
Win Great Prizes at Triton College Fall Open House
Future students and community members are invited to visit Triton College’s beautiful campus and learn about all of the things Triton College has to offer during our fall open house…. Read more
