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El Departamento de Salud Pública Trata de Reducir y Prevenir el ‘Vaping’ Juvenil
El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel y la Comisionada del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) Dra. Julie Morita, lanzaron “Vaping”, nueva campaña de los medios sociales y educación pública, informando… Read more
Building a Healthier Tomorrow for Illinois, Today
By: Charles D. Ettelson, M.D. Market Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois In an annual checkup of our nation’s health, Illinois ranked 28 among all 50 states in 2015. Those findings… Read more
Four Tips to Share Joy this Holiday Season with your Best Smile
The holiday season is here and, like every year, is filled with joyful moments surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. It’s a time for celebration — a time when… Read more
Doctors Warn Against Over-the-Counter Insulin for Diabetes Treatment
For most folks with diabetes, regular check-ups at the doctor’s office to help fine-tune insulin dosage, monitor blood sugar levels and catch potential complications are a must to stay on… Read more
Pregnancy Rate and Abortions Hit Record Lows in the United States
Good news for sex educators across the country: The U.S. pregnancy and abortion rates have dipped, especially among teen girls. New research from the National Center for Health and Statistics… Read more
Doctores Advierten Contra la Insulina Sin Receta para el Tratamiento de la Diabetes
Para la mayoría de las personas con diabetes, las revisiones regulares en la oficina del doctor para controlarles la dosis de insulina, la vigilancia de los niveles de azúcar en… Read more
Construyendo un Mañana Más Saludable para Illinois
Por: Charles D. Ettelson, M.D. Director Médico de Mercadeo Unitedhealthcare of Illinois En una revisión anual de la salud de nuestra nación, Illinois fue catalogado No. 28 entre los 50… Read more
U.S. Schools Get a Failing Grade for Sex Ed
American schools are largely failing to provide young people with comprehensive sexual education, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Findings from the analysis of… Read more
New Year’s Resolutions that Stick!
By Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, RD It is that time of the year when we start worrying more about our health and wellbeing, especially about those extra pounds that we’ve been wanting… Read more
Illinois Ranks 28th Among All U.S. States in Overall Health
In the country’s annual health checkup, Illinois ranks 28 this year when compared with other states – according to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report. Illinois ranked 30th… Read more
