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.
COVID-19
Loretto to give fewer COVID-19 tests starting Monday
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West Side residents can be tested for the coronavirus at Loretto Hospital at 645 S. Central Ave.; PCC Community Wellness Center at 330 N. Lotus Ave.; and at the former Walgreens at 1606 N. Mobile Ave.
Community
Celebrate national HIV testing day Wednesday by getting tested
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Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS have partnered with community groups to provide testing and counseling from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 27 at 22 Chicago Walgreens locations, including six in the Austin area.
pharmacy
Another West Side pharmacy to close
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Elected officials decry the closure and local residents say more investment needed in Austin.
Community
Free flu shots available
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The Chicago Department of Public Health and Walgreens are offering the vaccinations.
News
Free screenings at Austin churches Sunday
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Several West Side faith communities will be participating in the health initiative.
News
One more place for Austin residents to buy food
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West Side grocers say they don’t expect the new competition to affect them, while experts hope it will give residents another place to buy fresh produce and other healthy food.