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Alzheimer’s Association Summer Safety Tips

Alzheimer’s Association Summer Safety Tips

The pleasures of summer include longer, warmer and sunnier days, celebrations with family and friends, pool parties and backyard BBQs. For the person caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s… Read more »

Manifestaciones de Enfermeras Sobre la Atención y Seguridad del Paciente en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Chicago

Manifestaciones de Enfermeras Sobre la Atención y Seguridad del Paciente en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Chicago

Por Ashmar Mandou Enfermeras registradas hicieron una manifestación informativa el lunes en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Chicago (UCMC) para informar al público sus aprehensiones sobre el cuidado… Read more »

Sobreviviendo el Calor

Sobreviviendo el Calor

Por Ashmar Mandou Con el índice de calor sobrepasando los 100 grados este pasado fin de semana, los doctores de Cook County Health (CCH) exhortan a los residentes de Chicago… Read more »

Are You Making These Common Mistakes After a Bad Sunburn

Are You Making These Common Mistakes After a Bad Sunburn

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know the importance of SPF and re-applying it. There are times when, despite your best efforts, you still manage to get… Read more »

Maternal and Child Health Care Data Readily Available

Maternal and Child Health Care Data Readily Available

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) proudly announces the addition of maternal and child health data to its Illinois Public Health Community Map.  The Community Map features information about… Read more »

Cook County Offers Heat Safety Tips and Cooling Center Information

Cook County Offers Heat Safety Tips and Cooling Center Information

As temperatures rise throughout the region, Cook County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers the following tips to help keep you safe: drink plenty of fluids; try to… Read more »

Construction Begins on New Cook County Health Center

Construction Begins on New Cook County Health Center

This past Tuesday, Cook County Health (CCH) broke ground on a new $12 million state-of-the-art health center in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. The construction for the new 25,000 square… Read more »

The Chicago Sky, IlliniCare Health Present Community Hero Award to Chance the Rapper

The Chicago Sky, IlliniCare Health Present Community Hero Award to Chance the Rapper

The Chicago Sky and IlliniCare Health presented three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chance the Rapper with the Community Hero Award during the Sky half-time show of the IlliniCare Music and Kids… Read more »

How to Help Protect Your Eyes and Ears This Summer

How to Help Protect Your Eyes and Ears This Summer

By Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual News Outdoor concerts and activities are synonymous with summer, offering Illinois residents an opportunity to enjoy… Read more »

Sinai Health System Opens New Crisis Stabilization Unit

Sinai Health System Opens New Crisis Stabilization Unit

Sinai Health System opened the first comprehensive psychiatric emergency medical center in Chicago on Wednesday, July 10th with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Governor JB Pritzker, Karen Teitelbaum, president… Read more »