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Are you drinking enough water?: May 23, 2013; We've all heard that water is good for us, but how much should we be drinking?
You've heard about an apple a day, but do you know about bananas?: Libby Juliá-Vázquez, May 16, 2013; We've heard it all of our lives, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away" but we also need to give a little credit to the banana for all of its health benefits!
New Communities Program Offers Obesity Prevention Funding Opportunity: May 9, 2013; A limited number of grants up to $20,000 will be awarded through the Humboldt Park Healthy Corridors initiative.
Humboldt Park NCP: Healthy Corridors Funding Opportunity: Apr 30, 2013; A grant opportunity for Humboldt Park obesity prevention agencies
FREE Health Insurance with CountyCare / Cobertura médica GRATIS con CountyCare: Nina Martines, Apr 18, 2013; Nearly 250,000 low-income, uninsured and underinsured adults in Cook County are now eligible to receive health insurance coverage at no cost through a new Illinois Medicaid program. The program,…
Jaime Delgado Honored By Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center: Christy Prahl, Apr 11, 2013; Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, part of the Presence Healthcare System, honors local healthy leader Jaime Delgado with the 2013 CARES Award.
Leony Calderon: Losing Weight the Healthy Way: Mar 31, 2013; Muevete director Leony Calderon talks about how she's lost 76 pounds - eating right and staying physically active - and offers advice to others who'd like to do the same. Want information on how to…
A West Humboldt Park Resident Determined to Live a Healthy Lifestyle: Isaiah Ross, Mar 25, 2013; West Humboldt Park resident, Ms. Lora Mcbride, is an advocate for healthy living. She lost nearly 50 pounds, since the year 2010, and is reaching her goal weight of 150 pounds. She consistently…
Mt. Sinai Hospital Shares Health Needs Assessment: Christy Prahl, Mar 21, 2013; Mt. Sinai Hospital meets with Humboldt Park stakeholders to share data and hear feedback to tackle the community's deepest health challenges
A Micro-Market Miracle on Central Park?: John McCarron, Mar 13, 2013; Orlando Graham could buy a house anywhere. So why is this college-educated, ex-NBA player and successful security executive looking at a red brick two-flat smack in the middle of an entire block of…
Run for a Dream!: Mar 6, 2013; It's time once again to get ready for the Humboldt Dream Run! 2012 was great, and 2013 promises to be even better.
Cameron School says "NO" to school closing at CPS Hearing: Cameron Parents, Feb 7, 2013; Chicago Public Schools held a hearing about school closures. Read one mother's testimony about the possible closing of Cameron Elementary School.
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Celebrates Arrival of First Newborn Delivered in 2013: Russell Milligan, Jan 2, 2013; Dr. Thana Tarsha delivered the New Year's Day baby, along with help from the staff at The Family Birthplace. Parents and family reside in Humboldt Park.
Dr. Guerrero of Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Receives 2012 Presidential Award: Russell Milligan, Dec 27, 2012; President of the Philippines recognized Dr. Guerrero for organizing and participating in 20 medical mission trips to the Philippines, in which they provide basic care to residents. Each year, he…
Applications for El Rescate Transitional Housing now being accepted: Ada Rivera, Dec 19, 2012; El Rescate is currently accepting applications for new residents who are LGBTQ, ages 18-25 and homeless.
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Cancer Program Receives Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation: Russell Milligan, Dec 19, 2012; The medical center demonstrates an important commitment to providing patients with access to high quality services they need – from diagnoses through treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship.
City of Chicago Creates Healthy Resource Guide for Kids: Dec 12, 2012; Clerk's Kids provides easy-to-search information on family fitness, park information, recipes, fresh produce, and more
Building Community Leadership at Block Club Network Meetings: Isaiah Ross, Dec 10, 2012; The Block Club Network Crime and Safety Meetings are heading in a positive direction as Block Club Network (BCN) members facilitate and lead discussion in monthly meetings. Members are enthusiastic…
Revitalized Ujima Community Garden: Isaiah Ross, Dec 10, 2012; The word ‘Ujima’ originates from Kwanzaa, meaning collective work and responsibility. The Ujima Community Garden stands for just that. Once a vacant lot, full of contaminated soil, it has…
West Humboldt Park Farmers Market: A Prosperous One-Stop Shop: Isaiah Ross, Dec 10, 2012; The West Humboldt Park Farmers Market began during the summer of 2012 to address the problem known as ‘food deserts,’ lack of access to healthy food options in the West Humboldt Park…
"Working Together for an AIDS-Free Generation". World AIDS Day Vigil and Parranda: Dianna Marquez, Dec 5, 2012; On Saturday December 1st, 2012 the Puerto Rican Cultural Center commemorated World AIDS Day and remembered all those individuals who have passed from AIDS and who live with HIV/AIDS with a Vigil and…
Healthy Bodegas In Humboldt Park: Abel Fernandez, Dec 5, 2012; The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) has been working with key community partners to eliminate the community's designation as a " food desert."
Vida/SIDA Updates: Lourdes Lugo, Dec 5, 2012; As a follow up to all the World AIDS Day events, Queer Fest America held a benefit concert for El Rescate Transitional Home at The Mutiny, 2428 N. Western Ave. The night started off with a…
After Eight Long Years, Surgeon at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Receives Patent Approval on New Dialysis Shunt: Russell Milligan, Nov 29, 2012; In June 2012, Dr. Khan finally had an opportunity to personally present his case before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Washington, D.C. He was granted the patent on Oct. 9,2012
Humboldt Park Fights Back Against Diabetes: Christy Prahl, Nov 19, 2012; Partners from the 72-Block Diabetes Initiative, funded by the National Institutes of Health, share their latest findings with the community.