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Five Steps that Latinos Must Follow When Becoming Caregivers of Loved Ones
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP has launched an initiative to raise awareness of the daily challenges faced by many Latinos in the United States who take care… Read more
Cuban delegation, UIC work toward better women’s health in Englewood
Four physicians from Cuba are working in Chicago to improve maternal health and birth outcomes in Englewood. Through a partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago, the physicians have… Read more
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Marks Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is dedicated to educating people about the transgender community and raising awareness of the issues facing transgender and gender nonconforming people. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is taking… Read more
Tried and True Tips for Beating Holiday Weight Gain
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 60 percent of adult women in the country are considered overweight. While this is something to be concerned with… Read more
Don’t Stress During the Holiday Season
Let’s face it – the holidays are tough on digestion. The stress of the season, combined with too much running around plus travel, not to mention over-indulgence in food and… Read more
National Prematurity Awareness Month: Dispelling Five Common Pregnancy Myths
By Dr. Kwame Foucher, medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, and Debra Ness, president of National Partnership for Women & Families November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, a time for families… Read more
Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Problems
Need another reason to keep your weight under control? Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your… Read more
CDPH States Teen Birthrate Hits New Historic Low
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced teen births have reached a new historic low in Chicago. In 2015, the most recent year for which data are available, there… Read more
Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13-19, 2017, to help decrease the misuse of antibiotics and protect people from the dangers of… Read more
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational program Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics will take place at 11a.m., on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Chicago Public Library –… Read more
