Yearly Archives: 2019
CHA Seniors Visit NMMA as Part of Older Americans Month
As part of the Chicago Housing Authority’s celebration of Older Americans Month, senior residents from four CHA senior buildings took a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art… Read more
Bright Futures Gala Celebrates Youth Achievement
Nearly 700 guests attended a night of youth achievement during Youth Guidance’s annual Bright Futures Gala —celebrating 95 years of supporting youth —at the Palmer House Hilton Chicago. A special… Read more
Actress Eliana Alexander Stars as Marisol Contreras in the New Epix Original Series ‘Perpetual Grace LTD’
By: Nikoleta Morales Award-winning actress Eliana Alexander will star in a new recurring role in the upcoming EPIX® original series Perpetual Grace LTD premiering June 2. She plays Marisol Contreras,… Read more
First Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus Reported
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2019. DuPage County Health Department staff collected the… Read more
Heavily Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Weight Gain, Study Finds
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. The… Read more
Medical Home Network’s Award-Winning ACO Will Continue to Serve Chicago-Area Safety Net Patients through 2021
Cook County Health extended its contract with Medical Home Network’s Accountable Care Organization (MHN ACO) to provide high-quality managed health care to approximately 120,000 Medicaid patients, MHN ACO announced. The… Read more
City Leaders Urge Illinois General Assembly to Pass Reproductive Health Act of 2019
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, City Clerk Valencia, City Treasurer Conyears-Ervin, and aldermen from across Chicago today called on members of the Illinois General Assembly to pass the… Read more
Anxiety Might Be Alleviated by Regulating Gut Bacteria
Review of studies suggests a potentially useful link between gut bacteria and mental disorders. People who experience anxiety symptoms might be helped by taking steps to regulate the microorganisms in… Read more
Natural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor Suppressor
Your mother was right; broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables — the family of plants that also includes cauliflower,… Read more
Summer Break Motivation
By: Ashmar Mandou It may be challenging to keep your children proactive this summer, but we’ve compiled a list of tips to help parents keep their children motivated this summer… Read more