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Saint Anthony Hospital Opens First Clinic Outside of Chicago in Cicero
Saint Anthony Hospital has launched a rehabilitation center outside of Chicago for the first time with a new clinic, which opened on March 10 at 4769 W. Cermak in Cicero. … Read more
IPHCA Proposes 340B Pharmacy Protection Act to Strengthen Patient Care; Has Backing in Both Chambers
As state legislators debate prescription drug reform this spring, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, on behalf of Illinois’ 56 community health centers, is proposing legislation to end unnecessary… Read more
Free Health Clinic Opens in Back of the Yards
By: Ashmar Mandou A free health clinic opened its doors in the Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood this week. CommunityHealth, the nation’s largest volunteer-based free health center, opened its fourth location, CommunityHealth at… Read more
Chicago Department of Public Health Partnering with Department of Family and Support Services Senior Centers to Offer COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding individuals 65 and older to stay current on their COVID-19 vaccinations, which means receiving a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19… Read more
Feria de Salud y Bienestar LUCERO
La Tercera feria anual de Salud y Bienestar LUCERO se lleva a cabo este próximo sábado, 22 de marzo, de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. en Richards Career Academy en… Read more
El Hospital St. Anthony Abre su Primera Clínica Fuera de Chicago, en Cicero
El Hospital St. Anthony lanzó un centro de rehabilitación fuera de Chicago por primera vez, con una nueva clínica que abrió el 10 de marzo en el 4769 W. Cermak… Read more
Se Inaugura una Clínica de Salud Gratuita en Back of the Yards
Por: Ashmar Mandou Una clínica de salud gratuita abrió sus puertas en el barrio de Back–of-the-Yards esta semana. El centro de salud gratuito y voluntario más grande del país inauguró… Read more
Illinois Overdose Deaths on Decline
The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois recorded an 8.3 percent drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, exceeding a nationwide decline of 4 percent. Specifically, opioid… Read more
Me & Nic Broke Up: Inked Intentions
CDPH is continuing its collaboration with the Chicago Park District, bringing anti-vaping live activations to teens this spring. Following last year’s successful pop-ups, this year’s event brings the “Me & Nic Broke… Read more
Villa, LaPointe Host Press Conference on Equity in Behavioral Health Care Services
State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for equity in mental health and substance use treatment. Senate Bill 55, with… Read more
