Yearly Archives: 2018
Health Care Has a Language All Its Own. Here’s a Tool That Helps You Learn to Speak It.
By: Colleen Van Ham, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois A lot of people try to do things like learn a new word every day to improve their vocabulary. However, they often… Read more
Planned intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes, suggest doctors
Planned intermittent fasting may help to reverse type 2 diabetes, suggest doctors writing in the journal BMJ Case Reports after three patients in their care, who did this, were able… Read more
Latinas and Breast Cancer
By: Ashmar Mandou According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinas and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinas living in… Read more
Calling all Volunteers to the STARS Program
The Cook County Sherriff’s Police Training Academy and Triton College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) are looking for older adults who want to volunteer for a new instructional program… Read more
Tips for Filling Out FAFSA
By: Ashmar Mandou October marks an important time for college-bound students as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018/2019 academic year becomes available. According to a… Read more
Pilsen’s El Paseo Community Garden Received $25K donation at Harvesting Health
Chef Alberto Gonzalez of Chicago’s 90 Miles Cuban Café and Café Bustelo® Coffee came together on September 22nd to promote education through food at El Paseo Community Garden’s Harvesting Health:… Read more
CPS and The Fund Launch Third Annual Principal Appreciation Campaign
The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund), Chicago Public Schools, and the City of Chicago are celebrating the third annual Chicago Principal Appreciation Week – a dedicated campaign to highlight… Read more
Grace Period Registration and Voting Begins This Week
Grace Period registration and voting for the November 6th Gubernatorial Election begins this week, announced Cook County Clerk David Orr. Paper-based voter registration ended Tuesday, October 9th, but eligible voters… Read more
Berwyn Township Assessor Expands Eye Glass Program
Berwyn Township Assessor and Health Board Member David Avila announced that 91 children in School District 100 now have eyeglasses that they would not have, if not for the Eyes… Read more
City Boosts Funding for Sidewalk Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that as part of his 2019 proposed budget, the City of Chicago will expand its Shared Cost Sidewalk Program, increasing funding by $1 million to meet the… Read more
