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Innovative Model Decreases Hospital-Acquired Infections at Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony Hospital has been awarded for its commitment to patient safety and quality with the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Innovation Challenge: Partners in Progress Award from IHA’s… Read more
Heart Disease Healthy Habits
You want to make better food choices in favor of lean protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It’s going to take some time to make the shift. There are apps for… Read more
Reasons People Fear The Dentist – And Why They Shouldn’t
A dental appointment still provokes fear in many people. In fact, that fear leads millions of Americans to avoid the dentist – despite the potentially serious consequences that delayed action… Read more
Labor of Love: Caring for a Partner with Alzheimer’s
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it can be a particularly sentimental time for the 220,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in Illinois and their partners, especially as they adjust to dual roles… Read more
El Programa de Comida de Verano Necesita Patrocinadores para Llenar Brechas de Acceso a Comidas Saludables
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) necesita patrocinadores adicionales para ayudar a llenar brechas de acceso a alimentos saludables. La Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois (ISBE) administra el programa… Read more
Hábitos Saludables contra las Enfermedades Cardíacas
Debe escoger mejor la comida, prefiriendo proteína magra, granos enteros, frutas y vegetales. Le va a tomar algún tiempo hacer el cambio. Hay aplicaciones para teléfonos inteligentes o tabletas que… Read more
Novedoso Modelo Disminuye las Infecciones Adquiridas en el Hospital en St. Anthony
El Hospital St. Anthony ha sido premiado por su compromiso con la seguridad del paciente y su calidad de servicios, por Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Innovation Challenge: el… Read more
Youth Cigarette Use Reaches All-Time Low
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that Chicago’s teen youth smoking rate has hit another all-time low, according to a new Healthy Chicago report. In 2017, only six… Read more
Time to Brush Up: A Lifetime of Great Dental Health Must Start Early
By Dr. Kwame Foucher, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper Maintaining proper oral health matters more than just keeping a sparkling smile – it’s also… Read more
Policy Experts to Develop Youth Quality of Life Index and Scorecard
Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined by policy experts and researchers, city departments and sister agencies to announce the Youth Quality of Life Index and Scorecard, a first-of-its-kind measurement of Chicago’s… Read more
