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City of Chicago Announces Expansion for COVID-19 Testing at Six City-Run Sites
The City of Chicago announced a citywide eligibility expansion for residents to get tested for COVID-19 at six City-run testing sites and is encouraging anyone who has had a recent… Read more
Red Cross Opens State-of-the-art Chicago Blood Donation Site
To better serve the Chicago community, the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art blood donation site. Blood and platelets will be collected… Read more
City Seeks Funding from CARES Act
By: Ashmar Mandou The City of Chicago is seeking the ability from the City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations to appropriate $1.13 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and… Read more
La ciudad busca financiamiento de la Ley CARES
Por: Ashmar Mandou La Ciudad de Chicago está buscando la capacidad del Comité de Presupuesto y Operaciones Gubernamentales del Ayuntamiento para asignar $ 1.13 mil millones en fondos de subvenciones… Read more
Mental Health Tsunami
None of this is new. We have faced pandemics, unemployment, natural disasters, economic decline, and rioting throughout our history, but never at the same time. For the first time in… Read more
National Men’s Health Week
National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. This week is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have… Read more
Chicago Cares Hosts Supply Drive on South, West Neighborhoods
Chicago Cares’ community partners on the South and West Sides organized their communities in this difficult moment as the city continues to protest police brutality. To support their work, Chicago… Read more
IDPH Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
This week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each… Read more
Tips to Safely Enter Phase 3 from Chicago ER Doctor
As Chicago enters Phase 3, safety is key. Harnessing medical insight coupled with the resource of mass communication, what may seem as an awkward adjustment post June 3rd may be less… Read more
June Is Recognized As Men’s Health Month
This week kicks off 2020 Men’s Health Month, an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys. Communities around the… Read more
