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Putting Family First
By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday morning, Daniel Biss and Litesa Wallace held a press conference at the Norwegian American Hospital in the Humboldt Park neighborhood to introduce the “Letting Illinois… Read more
Supporting Those with Anxiety During Holidays
While the holidays are traditionally considered a time of joy and celebration, for the many who suffer from mood disorders, holidays can bring on feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation and… Read more
One Simple Thing You Can Do For Healthy Holidays
Influenza (flu) activity is starting to increase across the country just as friends and family are coming together for the holidays. Getting a flu shot is the best line of… Read more
Baby’s First Winter
The cold weather is approaching, which is usually a big change for babies. For new moms experiencing their first winter with a newborn, they may not know what to expect… Read more
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s and Changes in Behavior
Explaining why a much-loved grandparent is behaving strangely due to Alzheimer’s disease can be very difficult for parents. With holiday gatherings approaching, the Alzheimer’s Association offers tips to help families… Read more
Reasons a Great Meal Is About How You Eat – Not What You Eat
Everyone knows it’s important to eat the right foods to live a long and healthy life, but many of us fall short of that ideal. We eat on the run,… Read more
Loretto Hospital Board Names Former U.S. Medpac Administrator
Loretto Hospital announced that its Board of Trustees has appointed George N. Miller, Jr. MHSA, FACHE as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, the first African-American CEO in the… Read more
In New National Survey, Socially Engaged Older Americans Report Higher Levels of Good Health
A new, nationwide survey of adults age 60 and older conducted by leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) reveals that aging Americans who are most socially “engaged”… Read more
New Survey Reveals Hispanic-Americans’ Attitudes Toward Health
Hispanic-Americans are less likely to seek health screenings or preventive care compared with their black and white peers, according to a new survey that provides a detailed and ongoing assessment… Read more
ACCESS Launches Pilot Program to Help Mental Illness, Trauma Patients
By: Ashmar Mandou Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) is launching a new pilot program to improve outcomes for residents of the South and West sides of Chicago with serious and… Read more
