Healthy Weight
Resource: Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Main Site Link: http://www.cdc.gov Topic Link: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of fad...
View ArticleNutrition.gov Website
Nutrition.gov provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical...
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HealthCare.gov: Take health care into your own hands. Explore your coverage & pricing optionsFind out which private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you....
View ArticleHealth.Illinois.gov
Health.Illinois.gov: Our mission is to ensure that in Illinois we have a system of quality, efficient and affordable healthcare. We will work to make Illinois a leader in the implementation of national...
View ArticleStop Medicare Fraud
What is Medicare Fraud? Most doctors, health care providers, suppliers, and private companies who work with Medicare are honest. However, there are a few who are not. The Medicare Program is...
View ArticleIllinois Healthcare and Family Services Medical Benefits
Healthcare and Family Services Medical Benefits: Are you a senior or person with a disability who needs healthcare? If you are, then Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medical Benefits may be a...
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Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) works to meet the diverse needs of the more than 600,000 individuals with disabilities who live and...
View ArticlePark Families Wellness & Troops for Fitness
Chicago Park District Announces New Programs A grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation backs the Park Families Wellness Initiative, which will offer fitness and nutrition education classes for Chicagoans...
View Article3 Easy Steps to Fight Flu
The Center fo Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu vaccination. The 2011-2012 flu shot offers protection against three different flu viruses: an...
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Bed Bug Fact Sheet
Bed Bug Information Bed bugs can be found almost anywhere, from apartment buildings to four star hotel rooms. Recently, they have become more problematic. Possible reasons include modern bed bugs’...
View ArticleDietary Guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released on January 31, 2011, emphasize three major goals for Americans: Balance calories with physical activity to manage weight Consume more of certain...
View ArticlePrevent Mosquito and Tick Bites
from HealthFinder.gov: The Basics Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Don’t let bug bites ruin your fun. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks carry...
View ArticleLife Enrichment Programs for Chicagoans 60 Years and Better
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Senior Services Area Agency on Aging presents their Spring 2014 newsletter chock full of information for seniors, including: Older adult food...
View ArticleChildhood Overweight and Obesity
Obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. For example, during their youth, obese children and adolescents are more likely to have risk factors...
View ArticleCold Weather Pet Care
In Chicago, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines: Don’t leave dogs outdoors when...
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