Austin
Free health workshop offered
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The weekly workshops are being offered to women ages 19 to 45 on Wednesday nights at Original Providence Baptist Church, 515 N. Pine Ave. The next session will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13.
health
Heroin, opioid abuse hitting West Side hard
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Free packets of naxolone were distributed at an event held Monday at The Loretto Hospital to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The drug has saved many people from dying of a drug overdose.
health
Free diabetes program offered to local residents
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The classes are available by appointment only at The Loretto Hospital. The program covers a variety of topics, including controlling blood sugar, healthy eating and managing medication.
health
Clinical trials come to Loretto, opening door for new local treatments
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The Loretto Hospital has become the first safety-net hospital in Illinois to conduct clinical trials, making it a pioneer for Illinois hospitals that serve patients regardless of insurance status.
Community
Paint Austin pink on Oct. 1
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Austin has one of the highest rates of breast cancer mortality in the city. The Loretto Hosptial and its foundation are working to reduce the number of women who die from this disease. Join others on the West Side from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 for the annual kick-off reception.
Community
Loretto to hold community conversation on breast cancer
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Dr. Alana Biggers will be the featured speaker from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at 645 S. Central Ave. Contact the hospital to register for Saturday’s event.
Opinion
Mental health should be the foundation of black agenda
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Until the African-American community accepts the importance of addressing mental health issues, progress on all the other pressing problems won’t be achieved, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
Community
Austin farmers markets wrapping up for the year
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Stop at any one of the four Austin locations before they close for the year. The final date for Columbus Park is Sept. 11; for LaFollette Park its Sept. 12; and for the Austin City Market its Sept. 13. The PCC Austin Farm Stand continues until Oct. 16.
Community
PCC Austin Farm holds open house today
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In celebration of National Health Center week, Austin residents are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at 330 N. Lotus Ave. There will be fresh produce for sale and hands-on gardening activities, and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts will be honored.
Community
More fresh produce available in Austin the month of July
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Stop by Forty Acres Fresh Market at the Boombox, 5846 W. Chicago Ave. July 1-30. Cash, credit cards and the Link card are accepted.