News
Friday is deadline to sign up for Obamacare for 2018
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Enrollment ends Friday, Dec. 15 if you need coverage. You can enroll online and call for help, too.
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Loretto board names new president and CEO
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George N. Miller Jr. is the first African American to lead the West Side hospital. He is the former CEO and president of CommUnityCare Health Centers in Texas. Miller replaces Dr. Sonia Mehta, who had run the Austin hospital since 2012.
Community
West Side farmers markets winding down
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Don’t miss the chance to visit on Tuesdays this month the PCC Farmers Market, at 330 N. Lotus, and the Garfield Park Market, at 200 N. Kedzie Ave., this Thursday.
Community
29th Ward holding flu clinic Friday
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Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting a free walk-in clinic with assistance from the Chicago Department of Health from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6272 W. North Ave.
Community
Attend men’s heath fair at Loretto Hospital
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The free event, sponsored by West Side Men, Austin Weekly News and Loretto Hospital, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30.
Community
PCC birth center to co-host night out for new moms
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The event, which includes dinner and a speaker, will be held Thursday, June 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Moms, 5317 W. Chicago Ave.
Community
Produce grown at PCC Austin Farm goes on sale June 6
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Locally grown vegetables will be sold every Tuesday from 12 to 5 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 25.
Community
PCC Austin Farm kicks off third season of urban gardening this week
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The first “Lunch & Learn” session will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. March 23 at the PCC Community Wellness Center, 5425 W. Lake St.
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Group pushing to open a mental health center in Austin
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
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Sign up now for health insurance
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In-person counselors can help West Sider residents enroll for the first time or change coverage under the Affordable Care Act on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave.