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ISBE Announces Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch, Breakfast, and After-School Snacks
With students returning to classrooms across the state, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is announcing the eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and… Read more
Hines VA Hospital to Host Job and Healthcare Fair
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host an employment hiring fair and healthcare enrollment event on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be… Read more
City of Chicago, CDPH Rolling Out Covid-19 Vaccine Updates
The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that Chicago is rolling out two updated COVID-19 vaccines designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, in light of final approval from… Read more
September is Healthy Aging Month
With Healthy Aging Month starting tomorrow, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering steps to promote healthy aging and good brain health during September and throughout the year. AFA… Read more
Hines VA Hospital será el anfitrión de la Feria de Empleo y Atención Médica
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital será el anfitrión de una feria de empleo e inscripción en cuidado de salud, el sábado, 24 de septiembre del 2022, de 10 a.m. a… Read more
La Ciudad de Chicago y CDPH Implementan Actualizaciones de la Vacuna Covid-19
La Ciudad de Chicago y el Departamento de Salud Pública (CDPH) anunciaron que Chicago está implementando dos vacunas actualizadas del COVID-19 diseñadas específicamente para atacar las sub-variantes del Omicron, en… Read more
Nine Things to Remember During a Mental Health Emergency
The number of mental health emergencies has been on the rise over the past few years. As a result, organizations, departments and individuals are learning new skills and educating themselves… Read more
Sleepless and Selfish: Lack of Sleep Makes us Less Generous
Humans help each other — it’s one of the foundations of civilized society. But a new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of… Read more
Rep. Hernandez Encourages Personal Health, Hygiene Practices to Prevent MPV
State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging Illinoisans to practice personal health and hygiene precautions to prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV). “The Illinois Department of Public… Read more
Nueve Cosas para Recordar en una Emergencia de Salud Mental
El número de emergencias de salud mental ha subido en los últimos años. Como resultado, organizaciones, departamentos e individuos están aprendiendo nuevas destrezas y educándose en las mejores prácticas para… Read more
