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Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Summer
According to a recent Transitions Optical survey, only 3.7 percent of Hispanics are aware that sun can cause damage to their eyes. These stats are alarming because excessive UV exposure… Read more
Chicago Health Centers Receive Grant to Launch Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment Programs
Three Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) networks, Esperanza Health Centers, Heartland Health Centers, and PrimeCare Community Health, with support from the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS), have been… Read more
Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable…. Read more
Zika Virus May Also Spread Through Oral Sex
We already know that sexual intercourse can spread Zika virus, the mosquito-borne illness linked with serious birth defects. Now, French researchers are suggesting that Zika may also be transmitted through… Read more
Chicago Health Centers Reciben Subsidio para Iniciar Programas de Tratamiento en Adiciones Ayudados con Medicación
Tres redes de Centros de Salud Calificados a Nivel Federal (FQHC), Esperanza Health Centers, Heartland Health Centers y PrimeCare Community Health, con el apoyo del Sistema de Hospitales y Salud… Read more
La Ciudad Da Los Pasos Necesarios para Implementar la Ley del Tabaco a los 21 Años
El Departamento de Asuntos Comerciales y Protección al Consumidor (BACP) recordó el martes a los comerciantes de la ciudad los pasos que deben tomarse para estar en cumplimiento con la… Read more
Mantenga sus Ojos Sanos este Verano
De acuerdo a un reciente estudio de Transitions Optical, solo el 3.7 por ciento de los hispanos saben que el sol puede causar daño a sus ojos. Estos datos son… Read more
Westlake Hospital Launches Cereal Drive to Benefit Local Food Pantry
Westlake Hospital launched Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive to help area families struggling with hunger during the summer. The drive will benefit the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Food Pantry… Read more
CDC Reports More Than Half of Public Pools Pose Health and Safety Hazards
Now that Memorial Day has passed, the start of summer swimming season is upon us. But do you know the dirt on your community swimming spots? A recent study by… Read more
50K people exposed to high levels of mercury in Peruvian jungle, U.S. study shows
Peru’s government declared an emergency across a broad jungle region Monday because of mercury contamination caused by wildcat gold mining. The 60-day decree affects 11 districts in the Madre de… Read more
