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Surviving the Heat
By: Ashmar Mandou With the heat index soaring over 100 degrees this past weekend, physicians at the Cook County Health (CCH) urged Chicagoans to take measures to stay cool. As… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
