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Food delivery program for people with disabilities launches in Austin

By Michelle Meyer | March 19, 2023

Boxes of food are being delivered to the homes of dozens of Austin residents with disabilities through the new program, a partnership between Circle Urban Ministries, the city of Chicago, the Vivery Idea Lab and others.

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City’s network for no-barrier mental health care includes six Austin groups

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | February 23, 2023

Nearly 200 groups across Chicago are providing community-based mental health services in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Community

Join community conversation about Black mental health

By AustinTalks | February 21, 2023

Panelists will discuss over Zoom topics centered around mental health, including grief and how to receive trauma-informed, culturally relevant care. The one-hour event will be held Feb. 22.

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Chicago HIV/AIDS documentary premiers on West Side

By Michelle Meyer | February 16, 2023

The Chicago Department of Public Health premiered its HIV/AIDS documentary at Malcom X. College last week, on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

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Mental health fair to be held Thursday at Michele Clark HS

By AustinTalks | February 1, 2023

The public is invited to a community resource that will focus on mental health from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Earlier in the day, high school students will be able to privately hear from guest speakers and engage in interactive classes.

Chicago Park District

Work out for free Dec. 30 through Jan. 8

By AustinTalks | December 28, 2022

Register to work out at one of the Chicago Park District’s fitness centers. West Side locations incluce Amundsen, Columbus, Garfield and La Follette parks.

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Experts share perspectives about health equity on Chicago’s West Side

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | December 7, 2022

Panelists at a town hall held last month stressed the importance of having honest conversations about the disparities that West Side residents experience in the healthcare system.

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Austin running club wants to empower Blacks to be active

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | November 20, 2022

Anyone interested in running can join CARA’S Austin Running Crew, which meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. for most of the year. The last run of the season was last week, but the group will begin again in February.

Community

Stop by Austin Town Hall’s last city market of the season

By AustinTalks | October 26, 2022

The farmers market of the season will be held Oct, 27 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.

breast cancer

Get a free mammogram this month

By AustinTalks | October 23, 2022

Free screenings are available to women living in the Austin ZIP codes of 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612. Women living outside those areas can get a mammogram at a reduced rate.

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