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On Feb. 12, see “Rustin,” a movie produced by former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “Stamped from the Beginning” will be shown Feb. 26, and there will be optional viewings of “Leave the World Behind” on either Feb. 19 or Feb. 29.
The free screenings are available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to uninsured or underinsured residents of Austin and surrounding neighborhoods.
The health and wellness event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 outside Uncle Gus Remus and Guilty Pleasurez Bakery, at 4731 W. Madison St.
Loretto Hospital and Maryville Academy offered free Narcan and trainings last week to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
A range of screenings will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 in the physicians paring lot, 645 S. Central Ave.
Throughout the month of May, free mammograms and bone scans are available to women over 40 who live in the 60651, 60644, 60707, 60639 or 60635 ZIP codes. Call now to schedule a screening.
After reports that doses went to ineligible people with ties to hospital administrators, a federal grand jury is investigating.
Walk-in and same-day appointments are available June 25 and 28 for free HIV testing at The Loretto Hospital. Free screenings for sexually transmitted infections are taking place throughout the month of June. Schedule a screening by calling 833-TLH-LOVE.
At this month’s meeting of the 29th Ward residents aired concerns about vaccine appointments and the alderman shared how the Chicago Police Department is preparing for summer violence. Residents also heard an update about a new grocery store that will be opening in the now-closed Salvation Army building in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue.
At this week’s meeting of the West Side Men’s Network, Loretto President and CEO George Miller pledged the hospital will work to rebuild trust after several instances of COVID-19 doses being improperly vaccinated. Also at this week’s meeting, Austin businessman Malcolm Crawford said new restaurants are coming to the neighborhood.