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A Culturally-Conscious Approach to HIV in the Black Community
- Erie Family Health Centers, Apr 8, 2021
A Q&A about Erie’s nationally-recognized Lending Hands for Life HIV/AIDS program and what it really means to offer culturally-conscious care and support.
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Erie Family Health Centers Moves Chicagoland Toward a Society Without HIV
- Jun 24, 2019
After 30 fulfilling years of the nationally-recognized HIV/AIDS program, Lending Hands for Life, Erie Family Health Centers is the closest it’s ever been to moving Chicagoland toward a society without HIV. With the program’s behavioral health support in conjunction with medical care, Erie patients’ viral suppression rate is currently at 92.5%, making Lending Hands for Life a leading program in the state.
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The Newly Expended Erie Teen Center Can Now Serve an Additional 2,000 Patients
- Jul 10, 2017
Erie Family Health Centers celebrated the grand opening of their newly renovated and expanded Erie Teen Center at 2418 W. Division St, offering comprehensive services to city teens (12-24).
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Harmony Health Plan Incentive Programs Promote Positive Health Outcomes for Its Members and Their Babies
- Oct 5, 2016
In Illinois, one in eight infants is born to a mother who did not get all recommended prenatal care. Without this care, mothers are three times more likely to deliver babies with health problems. Regular prenatal visits help to monitor the pregnancy and identify problems or complications before they become serious. To promote positive health outcomes for its members and their babies, Harmony Health Plan, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc., (NYSE: WCG), has developed two incentive programs designed to reward providers for delivering quality care and members for obtaining recommended care.
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IMAN Community Survey
- Jun 7, 2016
Help IMAN understand health needs in the community by taking its 10-minute community survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IMAN2016
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Learn about Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services
- PAWS Chicago, Oct 23, 2014
Learn about spay and neutering your pet and pet overpopulation in Chicago. Information available in English and Spanish.
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St. Bernard Hospital adopts 55 families for Christmas
- Derek Michaels, Dec 24, 2012
The Christian values of giving and compassion are put into action at St. Bernard Hospital where their Adopt-A-Family program, now in its 20th year, provides baskets of food and toys for area families.
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National Children's Study a success in Chicago!
- Oct 25, 2012
Recruitment for pilot phase of major children's health study comes to an end.
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The Phoenix Newsletter: "Kung Fu...It's Good for You!"
- Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Oct 4, 2012, make a comment
This issue showcases Sensei David, Martial Arts Instructor for Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative, and the health benefits of Kung Fu. We are pleased to profile Juanita (Danzie) Brown, 84-years young, who graduated from an all-white school in Mitt Romney country in 1947. . . before Civil Rights! in "Someone YOU Should Know in Englewood."
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"The Phoenix" Newsletter: ~ COLORS HEAL! ~
- Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Sep 4, 2012, make a comment
Don't miss the 3rd Edition of "The Phoenix", as we follow the science on color-therapy. Also featured as "Someone YOU Should Know in Englewood" is 80-year old Barbara J. Peoples.
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THE PHOENIX: A Newsletter for Phoenix Diverse Holistics Collaborative
- Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix, Jul 31, 2012, make a comment
In the 2nd Edition of "The Phoenix", a monthly holistic health publication, Dr. Pamela C. Phoenix explores our emotional health; and Prophetess Karen "Mickey" Evans is featured as "Someone YOU Should Know in Englewood."
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Avoid Heat-Related Health Problems
- St. Bernard Hospital, Jul 19, 2012, make a comment
HOORAY, SUMMER IS HERE
Enjoy the hot weather, but do it safely. Heat-related conditions can put a damper on an otherwise glorious day if you don’t take precautions.
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Visualizing Health Care Reform Tool Illustrates Future Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Uninsured Illinoisan
- Mar 20, 2012, make a comment
Interactive map depicts insurance needs by region and community; around 1,646,527 new Illinois residents will be eligible for coverage
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Illinois Health Matters: Neighborhood Stories 4: The Difficulties of Health Care Reform faced by Chicago’s communities
- Dec 14, 2011, make a comment
The fourth and final 2011 installment of Illinois Health Matters “Neighborhood Stories” has been released.
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Englewood Running Ministry Completes Chicago Half Marathon Last Month!
- Aja McClanahan, Oct 25, 2011
Participants of the Englewood Running Ministry complete the Chicago Half Marathon Last Month.
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Illinois Health Matters Sizes Up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Through New Multimedia Series Focused on Key Chicago Neighborhoods
- Aug 17, 2011
-- Video testimonials and articles depict real-life stories by individuals and small businesses living and working in Chicago’s South and West sides --
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St. Benedict visits Walter Payton Center
- Lannie Brown-Simon, Jul 9, 2011, make a comment
Morning jump-start workouts, healthy snack breaks, and hip-hop yoga classes after school are just a few of the many ways that health-minded students are making a difference in Chicagoland schools through Fuel Up to Play 60, a free, in-school wellness program sponsored by Midwest Dairy Council, National Dairy Council and the Chicago Bears, that encourages kids to eat healthy and stay active.
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Englewood Running Ministry – Good Food Choices are Possible!
- Johnetta Reeves, Apr 5, 2011, make a comment
Who says Englewood is a food desert? With organizations like the Englewood Running Ministry (ERM), you are bound to learn about how to eat well despite the presence of unhealthy food that is seemingly everywhere.