Yearly Archives: 2018
Tips for Help Avoid the College ‘Freshman 15’
For the millions of students who will be starting college for the first time, they will be exposed to new things, including challenges with their health and weight. In a… Read more
Newborn Tips
By: Ashmar Mandou There is a myriad of ways mothers are excepted to care for their newborn, especially how to care for newborn skin. Mothers receive information from online sources,… Read more
CDPH Announces Restoration of Funding to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
By: Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday the Chicago Department of Public Health announced that President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been forced to restore $2 million… Read more
Moderate Carbohydrate Intake May Be Best for Health
Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The observational study of more than 15,400 people… Read more
Triton Faculty Member Wins National Pasta Contest; Will Compete in Italy for World Title
From creating dishes inspired by fine art to preparing a new generation of chefs and restaurateurs – Triton College Culinary Department faculty member Carolina Diaz loves to share her passion… Read more
Morton College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Morton College announced today its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education This is the first time in… Read more
Investment Coming for Youth Mentoring
The City of Chicago is taking additional steps to further prevent violence in neighborhoods experiencing high levels of violence by investing $10.4 million to sustain youth mentoring programs that have had… Read more
Illinois Department of Human Rights Honors “Dream Builders”
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in partnership with First Northern Credit Union, is recognizing organizations that empower youth and encourage them to realize their full potential. IDHR Director… Read more
AFT’s Weingarten and CTU’s Sharkey on Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund’s Divestment from Private Prisons
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statements after the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund added immigration detention and other… Read more
Back-to-School Tips
As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule — both for kids and adults. Here are a… Read more
