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Chicago Launches Free Lead Testing Program for Children in Six South Side Neighborhoods

A new two-year pilot program is bringing free, mobile lead testing to six South Side Chicago neighborhoods to help families identify and address health risks in children under three.

Chicago Unveils Plan to Bring Fresh Food and Year-Round Public Markets to Underserved Neighborhoods

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new Market City Action Plan aims to replace dependence on large grocery chains with a network of permanent indoor public markets and local food businesses.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Black Women Need to Know

The incidence of breast cancer in Black women has increased in recent years. Here, we look at the stats and share resources catered to us.

She’s Not Non-compliant, She’s Hungry: Addressing Food Justice to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes

By Angela K. Waller, Elevated Survivorship; Shonta Chambers, Patient Advocate Foundation; Ariel J. Thomas, Manifest Vision Partners Here’s a transformational idea: everyone should have access...

People Will Die’: Illinois Hospital Workers, State Senator Lakesia Collins Demand State Action to Keep Safety Net Hospitals Open

New study shows half of state hospitals at risk reducing staff, cutting services, or closing, safety net hospitals most vulnerable  SEIU Healthcare Illinois members demand...

PBC Awareness, NFP Brings Chicago Community Together for International PBC Day

Chicago nonprofit creates a space for individuals living with rare autoimmune liver disease to find education, advocacy, support and community Individuals living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis...

Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word In Black Survey Finds

By: Jennifer Porter GoreBlack Americans are intensely aware of the connection between food and health but face economic and structural barriers that limit what...

PATS Program citywide relaunch to enlist 1,000 churches to pray around 1,000 Chicago Schools

Pastor Chris Harris will announce the 2026–2027 “One Hour of Power” campaign at a September 5th press conference at Bright Star Church Chicago, followed...

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the Difference? Medicare and Medicaid may sound alike, but they are two very different health care programs. The biggest difference? Medicare...

Study shows advances in cancer treatment off limits to lower income patients

Study shows advances in cancer treatment off limits to many due to staggering costs topping More than $100K a Year Highest costs for patients...