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Report: Illinois’ Treatment of Mentally Ill Prisoners “Exceedingly Poor and Often Dangerous”
The first annual report of a federally-appointed monitor regarding the Illinois Department of Corrections’ (IDOC) treatment of mentally ill prisoners was released to the public. It confirms the complaints prisoners… Read more
Citywide Mental Health Steering Committee Takes Steps on Police Reform, Mental Health Crisis Response
Mayor Emanuel announced another step forward in the city’s efforts to improve crisis response for individuals with mental illness as part of the city’s ongoing police reform efforts that includes… Read more
Howard Brown Health Underscores Significant Role in Chicago Public Health with 2017 Epidemiology Report
Howard Brown Health published its 2017 Epidemiology Report, which provides data and analysis of Howard Brown’s STI and HIV screening activities for 2012-2016. Highlighting trends over the five-year period, the… Read more
Nuevo Reporte: Los Granos Enteros Relacionados con un Menor Riesgo de Cáncer Colorectal
Comer granos enteros diariamente, como el arroz integral o pan de trigo entero, reduce el riesgo a cáncer colorectal, mientras más se come, menor el riesgo, dice un nuevo reporte… Read more
Comité de Salud Mental de la Ciudad Adopta Medidas Sobre la Reforma Policial y la Respuesta a la Crisis de Salud Mental
El Alcalde Emanuel anunció un paso más en los esfuerzos de la ciudad para mejorar la respuesta en crisis para individuos con enfermedades mentales, como parte de los continuos esfuerzos… Read more
Health benefits of Gelatin
When someone thinks of healthy food, gelatin may not be one of the first things that come to mind. But gelatin is more than just a jiggly childhood snack or… Read more
Saint Anthony Hospital First in Illinois to be Awarded Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission
Saint Anthony Hospital announced it has earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission, making it the first among all Illinois hospitals. The certification program recognizes Joint Commission accredited hospitals… Read more
City to Spray Insecticide to Kill Mosquitoes
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is continuing its efforts against West Nile virus by spraying to kill adult mosquitoes. This is the first spraying of the season. Spraying… Read more
La Ciudad Rocía Insecticida para Matar Mosquitos
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) continúa sus esfuerzos contra el virus del Nilo rociando insecticida para matar a los mosquitos adultos. Esta es la primera rociada de… Read more
Esperanza Health Center Recibe un Reconocimiento Superior como Centro de Salud en el País
Esperanza Health Center, en el Sector Sudoeste de Chicago, es sede del cuidado de salud de mayor calidad en el país, de acuerdo a datos recientemente publicados por Health Resources… Read more
