Health

« Previous | 101–125 of 138 items | Next »

UIC Moving Forward: Sep 5, 2013, make a comment; A WEIGHT LOSS INTERVENTION FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Moving Forward is coming to a Park near you in Englewood, ENROLLING NOW!
Monthly Salad Saturday: Apr 27, 2013; Come out TODAY 1:30-3 to 70th & Princeton, Chicago. Check out Eat to Live Englewood Urban Garden and Farm Development.
County Care: Apr 18, 2013; County Care is an Illinois Medicaid for adults
Medicaid expansion authorized by ACA: Apr 18, 2013; Medicaid expansion authorized by ACA in 2014, Cook County is ALREADY expanding Medicaid to people who were previously ineligible, effective immediately .
St. Bernard Hospital adopts 55 families for Christmas: Derek Michaels, Dec 24, 2012; The Christian values of giving and compassion are put into action at St. Bernard Hospital where their Adopt-A-Family program, now in its 20 th year, provides baskets of food and toys for area…
National Children's Study a success in Chicago!: Oct 25, 2012; Recruitment for pilot phase of major children's health study comes to an end.
The Phoenix Newsletter: "Kung Fu...It's Good for You!": Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Oct 4, 2012, make a comment; This issue showcases Sensei David , Martial Arts Instructor for Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative, and the health benefits of Kung Fu . We are pleased to profile Juanita (Danzie) Brown ,…
"The Phoenix" Newsletter: ~ COLORS HEAL! ~: Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Sep 4, 2012, make a comment; Don't miss the 3rd Edition of "The Phoenix", as we follow the science on color-therapy. Also featured as "Someone YOU Should Know in Englewood" is 80-year old Barbara J. Peoples.
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis: Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam: St. Bernard Hospital, Aug 29, 2012, 1 comment; Breast cancer screening looks for signs of cancer before a woman has symptoms. Screening can help find breast cancer early, when the chance of successful treatment is best. Two tests are commonly…
Fun Photos from Community Health & Wholeness Fair: J. Asantewa Brown-El, Aug 26, 2012, make a comment; Get a close-up look at festivities during the Community Health & Wholeness Fair held on August 18, 2012 at Liberation Christian Church.
Englewood & Auburn Gresham Veteran Health and Resource Fair: Jimmy Prude, Aug 21, 2012, make a comment; Attention: Englewood & Auburn Gresham Community Residents & Veterans. Catholic Charities St. Leo Campus and the VA Auburn Gresham Clinic are hosting an Auburn Gresham Veteran Health and…
THE PHOENIX: A Newsletter for Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative: Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Jul 31, 2012, make a comment; In the 2nd Edition of "The Phoenix", a monthly holistic health publication, Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix explores our emotional health; and Prophetess Karen "Mickey" Evans is featured as "Someone YOU Should…
Avoid Heat-Related Health Problems: St. Bernard Hospital, Jul 19, 2012, make a comment; HOORAY, SUMMER IS HERE Enjoy the hot weather, but do it safely. Heat-related conditions can put a damper on an otherwise glorious day if you don’t take precautions.
St. Bernard Dental Center Receives $20,000 White Sox Grant: St. Bernard Hospital, Jul 1, 2012, make a comment; Accompanied by his family, Dr. Vipul Singhal (center) is presented with a $20,000 check by Chicago White Sox Manager Robin Ventura (in uniform), along with Robert R. McCormick Foundation President…
TEAM Run For 2012: Sherman Gant, Apr 28, 2012, make a comment; In the Englewood community over half of the children are overweight or obese. TEAM Englewood’s “Run for 2012”, will be the kick off to the schools Health and Wellness Initiative.
Women and Social Security: mayra salazar, Mar 27, 2012, make a comment; March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.
Visualizing Health Care Reform Tool Illustrates Future Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Uninsured Illinoisan: Mar 20, 2012, make a comment; Interactive map depicts insurance needs by region and community; around 1,646,527 new Illinois residents will be eligible for coverage
Southside's This-Far-By-Faith Reports on CMAP'S 2012 GO-TO-2040 Community Process: Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Feb 14, 2012; Southsiders Join CMAP'S 2012 Regional Planning Meetings on the Futures of Greater Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park Neighborhoods
Southside's This-Far-By-Faith Reports on CMAP'S 2012 GO-TO-2040 Community Process: Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Feb 14, 2012; Southsiders Join CMAP'S 2012 Regional Planning Meetings on the Futures of Greater Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park Neighborhoods
Southside's This-Far-By-Faith Reports on CMAP'S 2012 GO-TO-2040 Community Process: Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Feb 14, 2012; Southsiders Join CMAP'S 2012 Regional Planning Meetings on the Futures of Greater Englewood, Woodlawn, and Washington Park Neighborhoods
Alzheimer’s Association® to Train 17 Community Representatives to Expand Services in the African-American Community: Marc Gentzler, Feb 1, 2012; Because African-Americans are about two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than Caucasians, and in honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater…
Illinois Health Matters: Neighborhood Stories 4: The Difficulties of Health Care Reform faced by Chicago’s communities: Dec 14, 2011, make a comment; The fourth and final 2011 installment of Illinois Health Matters “Neighborhood Stories” has been released.
Englewood Running Ministry Completes Chicago Half Marathon Last Month!: Aja McClanahan, Oct 25, 2011; Participants of the Englewood Running Ministry complete the Chicago Half Marathon Last Month.
Local Community Organizations Play Central Role in Future of Health Care Reform: S Becker, Oct 19, 2011, make a comment; Across Chicago neighborhoods, an ongoing multimedia series finds local organizations striving to provide “coordinated care” and sorely-needed education about the Patient Protection and…
Policy to the People - How the Affordable Care Act is being Implemented by Illinois Policymakers: Sep 30, 2011, make a comment; Illinois policymakers weigh in on ACA implementation in Illinois in the latest in an ongoing series on the impact of the new health care law in Chicago.