Archive: Page 2009
Mayor, CDPH, and Presence Health Announce Partnership
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Presence Health announced the formation of a first-of-its-kind Wellness Partnership that includes a substantial investment in new community-based preventative… Read more
Sitting Time at Work Linked to Obesity in Women
Are you at work? Are you sitting down? You may want to get on your feet, as a new study has found a link between occupational sitting and increased risks… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer’ Recognition
Saint Anthony Hospital announced that The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States, has recognized the hospital as a 2013 Top Performer on Key… Read more
Understanding Your Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health announced the results of a survey which revealed Hispanic adults’ understanding of and attitudes toward diabetes. Conducted with support from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc…. Read more
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Holding Free Health Care Fairs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) offered uninsured Chicago residents an opportunity to sign up for health coverage at a free enrollment and wellness fair on November 22nd… Read more
Men More Likely to be Helpful to Women in High Heels
For some women, nagging their boyfriends or husbands to take out the trash or help with the dishes is a regular occurrence. Now, a new study claims there may be… Read more
Forging Ahead With the Nicaragua Canal
by Daniel Nardini On December 22nd, work will officially commence on the building of the trans-oceanic canal in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan government had been planning for years to build a… Read more
It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like…Pizza
Be on the lookout for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Van, which will be distributing free pizza and also collecting new, unwrapped toys for the local Boys & Girls… Read more
Oscar Linares Captures Images Inspired by Puerto Rico
By: Nikoleta Morales Oscar Matos Linares is a Puerto Rican photographer who captures nature mages not only with his camera but also with his heart. A great inspiration of his… Read more
Trying to Change Dominican Republic’s Abortion Law (Somewhat)
by Daniel Nardini Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina has called upon legislators to change parts of the Dominican Republic’s draconian abortion law. In a constitutional amendment passed in 2009, abortion… Read more »