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The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds the public to take extra precautions and to stay informed about weather-related conditions. Also, with the hot and humid conditions, the… Read more
Walgreens, Greater Than Aids Team Up with Corazón Community Services to Heighten HIV Awareness in Berwyn
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, a leading national public information response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic, are working with 220 health departments, AIDS service organizations, and other community organizations to… Read more
Social Interactions and Mental Health
McLean Hospital investigators have released the results of a study that outlines how age, socioeconomic status, and other factors might contribute to social isolation and poorer mental health. In a… Read more
Chicago Trump Tower Violates Clean Water Act
On Monday, the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club and Friends of the Chicago River provided notice of their intent to sue the Chicago Trump International Hotel and Tower over its continuing… Read more
Increasing Awareness of Suicide Risks to Save Lives
According to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the United States have risen nearly 30 percent since 1999. To help address… Read more
Interacciones Sociales y la Salud Mental
Investigadores del Hospital McLean han publicado los resultados de un estudio que delínea como la edad, el estado socioeconómico y otros factores pueden contribuir al aislamiento social y a una… Read more
La Torre Trump de Chicago Viola el Acta del Agua Limpia
El lunes, el Capítulo Illinois de Sierra Club y Amigos del Río Chiocago dieron aviso de su intento de demandar a Chicago Trump International Hotel & Tower por su contínua… Read more
Aumentar la Concientización del Riesgo de Suicidio Puede Salvar Vidas
De acuerdo a datos publicados recientemente por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), el índice de suicidios en Estados Unidos ha aumentado cerca del 30… Read more
Health & Fitness Tips for Father’s Day
By Dr. Sam Ho, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare This Sunday is Father’s Day, an opportunity to recognize fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers, and the important role they play in our… Read more
One in Three May Take Meds that Cause Depression
A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression… Read more
