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Why New Year’s Juice ‘Cleanses’ Aren’t So Healthy
Trying to get a healthy start to 2015? Avoid trendy juice “cleanses,” say health experts. Why? Because at best, they’re a waste of time, and at worst, they could actually… Read more
Caring for Loved Ones is Important, but the Women in Our Lives Need to Take Care of Themselves Too
It might seem like the women around us are always taking care of others. But when it comes to our health, no one should have to compromise in order to… Read more
Cold Virus Thrives in Chilly Temperatures
Why is it that the common cold seems to hit hardest during the winter months? New findings from a Yale University study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of… Read more
Antibiotics to Treat Acne May Not Be Such a Good Idea
If you believe you can just take a magic pill to prevent pimples, think again. Dermatologists across the country say they’re starting to avoid using antibiotics to treat acne amid… Read more
Get Covered Illinois and Alivio Medical Center Team Up to Host Latino Enrollment Week
By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Latino Enrollment Week, Get Covered Illinois and Alivio Medical Center held a youth-focused enrollment event Tuesday evening at La Catrina Café in Pilsen. The… Read more
Get Covered Illinois y el Centro Alivio se Unen para Presentar la Semana de Inscripción Latina
Por: Ashmar Mandou En honor der la Semana de Inscripción Latina, Get Covered Illinois y el Centro Médico Alivio tuvieron un evento de inscripción enfocado en los jóvenes, el martes… Read more
Get Covered, Stay Healthy
There’s a well-known expression “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” that highlights the importance of a balanced diet as a way to avoid getting sick. It’s important to… Read more
Building on a Strong First Month, Get Covered Illinois Partners with CVS/pharmacy
Get Covered Illinois (GCI) has partnered with CVS/pharmacy to deliver free health screenings and provide uninsured Illinois residents with education and information about the quality plans available on the Health… Read more
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Each year, approximately 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that half of the cervical… Read more
Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly
Bitter cold temperatures pose a serious threat to health and safety for older adults. In response to forecasted over night freezing temperatures Oak Street Health community centers will serve as… Read more
