Yearly Archives: 2018
MacNeal Hospital Hosts Annual Health and Safety Fair
MacNeal Hospital invites the community to their 7th annual Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, Aug. 18th from 9 am to noon. Representatives from MacNeal Hospital and other community organizations… Read more
CDPH Announces More Residents Receive HIV Care Compared to 2015
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that so far this year, the city has served 1,814 people living with HIV in Chicago as the city continues to expand… Read more
IDHS’ Helpline Launches New Features
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is launching new features on its Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances. The Helpline provides 24-hour access to individuals experiencing opioid use disorders,… Read more
CCHHS Reminds Parents to Schedule Back to School Immunizations and Physicals
Summer vacation is coming to an end and the first day of school will be here before you know it. Physicians at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)… Read more
LeadersUp Hosts Its 2nd Annual Hiring Fair
Established in 2013, by Starbucks and forward-thinking business leaders, LeadersUp is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and talent development accelerator, that works to address the burgeoning opportunity divide and national youth… Read more
State Board Releases First-Ever Snapshot of Kindergarten Readiness
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the first-ever statewide snapshot of kindergarten readiness in Illinois. The data cap off the first year of the state’s bold effort to… Read more
Healthy Schools Campaign Celebrates 15 Years
Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated 15 years of service with more than 275 guests, representing Chicago’s civic, business, education, healthcare, philanthropic, school and grassroots communities at the annual Change for Good… Read more
CPS Opens Eckersall Stadium
CPS cuts the ribbon on Eckersall Stadium and Athletic Fields, a premier athletic facility which will serve area schools and the Special Olympics. The sodded athletic facility was transformed to… Read more
20 CPS Schools to Receive Funding to Create Initiative
Chicago Public Schools announced the 20 schools that will receive a combined $10 million investment to implement the Sustainable Community School Initiative – a new initiative that pairs schools with… Read more
Top Back-to-School Health Tips for Moms
After a long summer break, it’s time for the kids to head back to school and focus on classes, sports and other after-school activities. But as you get adjusted to… Read more
