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Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Health is More Than a Mammogram

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer and breast health. During the month of October, many...

Black and Pregnant: More Complicated Amid a Pandemic?

While many women will tell you that being pregnant is stressful, being a black and pregnant woman during a pandemic is incredibly stressful and...

Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Resources in Black and Underserved Communities

On August 28, 2020, the world lost a brave superhero by the name of Chadwick Boseman, who passed away at the age of 43...

Five Ways to Fight Obesity and Its Impact on Fighting Covid-19 in African Americans.

African Americans are 20 percent LESS likely to engage in active physical activity than non-Hispanic whites. According to the Department of Health and Human...

Black Girl Magic, Black Doctors Matter: Fighting for Justice and COVID-19

People are gathering in full force to fight for justice for African American victims of police brutality. The display of unity is an astounding...

Coping for Caregivers: Ways to Support Your Loved One (and Yourself) During COVID-19 and Beyond

Caregivers play an essential role in the health of our family members and loved ones. However, often caring for self while caring for someone...

Telehealth Tips for getting Healthcare Virtually

In a time where in-person appointments are being canceled, it may seem like it is impossible to get much-needed healthcare. However, there is still...

Staying Active and Healthy During the Stay At Home Order

Like other cities, Chicago is weeks into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot's, and by Governor JB Pritzker statewide...

Lifestyle: The Health & Wellness Connection

The word lifestyle refers to the way you live. A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that helps you prevent illness and improve wellness. They are in your control and you may be able to reduce your risk of many significant health problems. Adopting healthier lifestyle choices can prevent or control many of the nation's leading causes of death. Healthy lifestyle choices should be made within the context of individual and biological factors, and your home and work environments. You are an individual and need an individualized plan of action to achieve your health and fitness goals.

Defender of the Week: Henry McGhee Founder of Henry’s Sober Living House

With the growing drug and crime crisis in Chicago, there is a shortage of services for the city’s most vulnerable residents. While hospitals and treatment centers are flooded with citizens, local heroes like Henry McGhee, founder of Henry’s Sober Living House, opened his doors to adults seeking to begin a new chapter of sobriety and success.

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