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.
Community
All West Side men invited to health fair
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The free event – held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Loretto Hospital – includes screenings, lunch, and a panel of experts.
addiction
Elected officials, health experts put spotlight on opioid crisis
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On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and state Rep. La Shawn Ford discussed the ongoing epidemic, which has hit Austin and other parts of Chicago’s West Side especially hard.
AIDS
Today’s heroin epidemic similar to HIV/AIDS scourge in the 1980s
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West Side residents can take action to protect their friends, family and neighbors from this sweeping problem that’s more deadly than gun violence and motor accidents.
Community
Community leaders to meet to discuss pressing drug problem
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The Heroin Task Force will hold a town hall meeting Oct. 26 at Loretto Hospital.
News
Heroin treatment advocates speak of personal connections to deadly drug
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Several residents share the stories of friends and loved ones who’ve struggled with drug addiction.
News
Report: West Side “epicenter” of heroin crisis in Illinois
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and others are pushing for more funding for treatment rather than incarcerating addicts caught with low amounts of the drug.
News
Austin residents attend conference to combat AIDS in black communities
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Last week’s event brought residents and experts together to discuss treatments and intervention methods they hope could save lives.
Community
Men’s Health 101
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Make sure you’re helping your husband, dad, brother, nephew, grandfather, cousin or friend take care of himself and stay healthy.