Community
Austin pharmacy offering COVID shots Friday to 5- to 11-year-olds
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The shots will be given at the Walgreens store at 5222 W. Madison St. Appointments must be made in advance; no walk-ins will be accepted.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free COPD screening throughout November
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“While there’s no cure for COPD, if it’s diagnosed and treated early, it can be a very manageable condition,” said Dr. Nikhila Juvvadi, Loretto Hospital’s chief medical officer. Free pulmonary function testing is available to Austin residents living in the 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 Zip codes.
COVID-19
FBI investigating Loretto Hospital’s vaccination program
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After reports that doses went to ineligible people with ties to hospital administrators, a federal grand jury is investigating.
Community
Free flu, COVID-19 shots
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The Chicago Department of Public Health will be giving free COVID-19 and flu shots from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 4924 W. Chicago Ave. For more information, call the 37th Ward office at (773) 379-0960.
News
Watch free screening of film about urban gardening
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The screening of “Can You Dig This” will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd. After the film, there will be a discussion, and there will also be free snacks and a mini-farmers marekt.
Community
Get a free mammogram at The Loretto Hospital
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To schedule an appointment, call (833) TLH-HEAL or (312) 485-0473, or fill out a contact form online.
News
Help Chicago heal
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The suicide of Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Mason is a tragedy for his family, his co-workers and for all of us, writes state Rep. La Shawn Ford. How can we make sense of this? How can we prevent suicide?
Community
Shop Austin’s last city market of the season
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Stop by Austin Town Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 30, 5610 W. Lake St. Don’t miss the last market of the season. LINK/SNAP and LINK Match are accepted.
health
Austin lawmaker shares prostate cancer story
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford shared his story of overcoming cancer, and 30 men were screened for prostate cancer at West Suburban Medical Center last weekend. Free screening is available through the end of September at The Loretto Hospital.
cancer prevention
Free prostate screening being offered to West Side residents Saturday
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Free prostate cancer screening tests will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at West Suburban Medical Center. The simple finger prick test will be available to men ages 40 and up.