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National Women�s Health Week: It�s your time

In college, students worry more about homework and parties than health and wellness. It isn�t until

The check up: Autism deserves a second opinion

Nicole Knepper, MA, professional counselor has a substantial amount of experience working with

Hispanocare holds a Kidney screening and CPR

Hispanocare has two upcoming events that are open to the public. This Saturday, May 12, a free

Care of feet during the summertime

Summertime, as we all know, is a fun time for children. They are on vacation from school and because

Cardiac health neglected among Latinas

With so many responsibilities a woman may have a mental list of everything she has to do. Go to

Budget cuts questionable in the Mental Health

The Department of Public Health is scheduled to close six of 12 remaining mental health clinics

Preventing Insomnia: 5 Simple Remedies

Some blame the fast-paced environment of the city while others blame work-related stress. Regardless

Sage Community Health Collective: alternative

In the fall of 2011, Radio Arte broadcasted an interview with Stacy Erenberg and Liz Appel who spoke

Parents cope through awareness

Sonia Rodriguez and her husband Cesar were overjoyed when they found out they were going to be

Fighting HIV with stigma doesn�t work

Since the 1980s, the fight against HIV/AIDS has gained global attention. Although, as the struggle

Make sure your body�s battery is up to speed

January 2012 is thyroid awareness month. Your thyroid sits just below the center of your neck, under

Pretty heels can be a pain

During the holidays I see many people who come to my office complaining of heel and arch pain. The

Prevent toenail problems with simple solutions

Many people don�t realize that simple foot problems can affect your daily life and once these

Communication is the key to lower HIV/AIDS rates

Based on recent Center for Disease Control updates, Latinos are disproportionately affected by HIV,

Save yourself, others: Get Tested

World AIDS day, celebrated Dec. 1, promotes awareness of the autoimmune disease. This year there�s

Electronic cigarettes are aimed at giving smokers

According to the American Lung Association, approximately 4.8 million Hispanics smoke compared to

Healthcare still an issue in older Latino adults

As the Latino elderly population grows rapidly, so do the number of Latinos vulnerable to chronic

Sometimes a general doctor isn�t enough

The devastation diabetes is taking on the Latino population can seem debilitating, but physicians

Parents help their children adjust to life with

For some people, medical terms can be scary. It can be difficult to accept something they know very

Moderation is the key to control

Many have the urge to indulge in a sweet treat here and there on a daily basis. Yet, many times we

At the crosshairs: gender, sexuality, diabetes

Ricky García is a bisexual genderqueer Chicana/o that has been living with Type 2 diabetes for 30

The doctor�s side of diabetes

�Stress caused my diabetes and that�s why I can�t control my blood sugars; I am always stressed

Diabetes Resources

Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group 216 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800 Chicago, IL

South African and U.S. Students Launch AIDS

American and South African high school students came together here this week with their teachers and

Largest ever women and children�s health study

The National Children�s Study launched last November in Cook County; one of about 100 counties in

Chicago doctor�s mission to promote relationship

Laura Berman first realized something was wrong while in graduate school. �I was at [New York

Free Flu Shots across the City

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) officials will offer flu shots at over 50 convenient

Local Hospital Names First Latino CEO in Chicago

Norwegian American Hospital named José R. Sánchez as its new President and CEO.� Sánchez, who

Free Health Expo

The Access Community Health Network will celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the

March of Dimes Honors Latinas

Celebrando La Mujer Latina�Un Día para Ti, an annual Latina women�s conference created by the March

Free Health Screenings

According to the National Diabetes Education Program, 10.4 percent of Hispanics/Latinos ages 20

Alivio Medical Center Addresses Lack of Nurses

The Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium and Alivio Medical Center recently addressed the critical

A Virtual Tour of Your Arteries

The Artery Explorer Tour will be at Saint Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore Drive on May 17 as

Free Women�s Health Program in Humboldt Park

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC) is sponsoring �Your Numbers Count� � an

Face of Organ Donation

Despite the hurt the death of boxer Francisco �Paco� Rodríguez, also known as �El Niño Azteca,�

Tis the Season ... to Prevent Overeating

Many people overeat during the winter holidays, causing them to pack on the pounds and add to their

Taking Precautions during the Flu Season

With the flu season in full swing and more cases of the H1N1 virus being diagnosed daily, Yesenia

Illinois H1N1 Flu Hotline Answers Medical

As the number of H1N1 cases continue grow in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health

First Cervical Cancer Screening Delayed until Age

According to new guidelines issued by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Nearly 2,000 Youth Participated in Fall Fun Run

Nearly 2,000 active, engaged youth showed off what they are doing � with the support of Chicago Run

Prepare Now for Holiday Eating

The holidays will soon be here, and that means a lot of eating and drinking. This time of the year

Alivio Opens Sixth Clinic

Alivio Medical Center in collaboration with LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Chicago,

Need a Mammogram?

To schedule a routine mammogram, a woman should know some key facts about the hospital or

Building Awareness

Mammogram and Manicure Mondays
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Easy, Effective Ways to Protect Your Eyes While at

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � For many of the nation's office workers, keeping eyes healthy

Infectious Diseases at School

Metro Editorial Services (MS) � In April 2009, H1N1, also known as �swine flu,� began to

Varicose Veins Are More Than a Cosmetic Issue

It is estimated that more than 80 million people in the U.S. have varicose veins, which occur when

Humana Expands Web Site for Spanish-Speaking

Health-plan members, insurance agents and brokers, healthcare providers and employers who consider

How to Choose? The Search on Affordable Health

There are many options to consider when making a decision about healthcare. Whether you are

Luis R. Muñoz, M.D., M.P.H.

Muñoz is committed to improving the health care delivery and medical education of the Hispanic

Jorge A. Cavero, M.D.

Cavero is a recognized leader and community activist in Chicago�s Latino community. He is president

Ricardo Senno, M.D., M.S., FAAPMR

Senno is an advocate of the Hispanic Center of Excellence, an organization within the University of

Gilberto Muñoz, M.D., M.P.H.

Muñoz is a fan of soccer and incorporates his passion for the game into his daily work by

Joseph Leija, M.D.

When Leija was a medical student in México, he administered injections to people in his

Juan Zapata, M.D.

Zapata became a doctor because he felt a strong calling to help people.

�I feel a tremendous

Bea Mounts, M.D.

One of Mounts greatest aspirations was to work in the medical field and become a physician.

�I

Virginia Bishop, M.D., M.P.H.

Bishop always knew she wanted to be a doctor and pursued her dream even more when she noticed a need

Frank M. Castillo, M.D., M.A., FAAFP

Castillo, a family physician that focuses on the healthcare of the underserved, has been serving the

Alejandro Clavier, M.D., M.P.H.

Clavier enjoys working with children and families. He pursued pediatrics to instill healthy habits

Top 10 Doctors

Welcome to EXTRA�s special health supplement insert commemorating some of the top doctors in

Alcohol and the Liver

(CL) � When it comes to drinking, it seems as though Americans are fond of taking an

Don�t Let Arthritis Beat You

Many do not know that moderate regular exercise can help defeat arthritis.

For many years it

A Healthcare Plan for Small Businesses

Aetna introduced a health insurance plan with the goal of helping small businesses in under-served

Stay Healthy

Janet Krzeminski, registered dietitian at Resurrection Health Care, Saints Mary and Elizabeth

Improve Doctor-Patient Communication

Understanding complicated medical information can be difficult for all Americans. But, for the

Taking Care of Your Organs

In an interview with EXTRA, Dr. Harry Ginsberg, chairman of the Internal Medicine Department

Coat Your Throat

Winter�s arrival means the start of the cold-flu period. In the U.S., this time is usually from

Health Disparities Among Minorities

Across this country, many Hispanics and other communities of color lack access to affordable health

Get Most Out of the Holiday Season

As the holidays approach, ask yourself three questions: What things in my life bring me a sense of

Actor Héctor Elizondo Speaks about Alzheimer�s

(CL) � For Emmy-award winning actor Héctor Elizondo, the challenges of caring for a loved one with

Helping Alzheimer�s Slow Down

(CL) - Alzheimer's disease touches many people. Statistics from the Alzheimer's Association

Childhood obesity statistics

Childhood obesity statistics

� Between 1980 and 2004, the percentage of children ages 6 to

Community Resource Guide

Youth Boxing Program

Mondays | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Free | Carroll Care Center, 3334 W.

Combating Childhood Obesity

by Silvana Tabares

Latino children in Chicago are facing staggering rates of

Promoting health and wellness

The �Chicago Run� program is off and running at Pilsen�s Walsh Elementary School. The school

Aetna Launches 2008- 2009 Hispanic Calendar

Aetna released its 2008-2009 Hispanic Calendar, which celebrates the importance of food in Hispanic

Perseverance

by Silvana Tabares

EXTRA�s second annual Fitness Challenge began the day after Labor

Being a Hispanic Vegetarian

by Cynthia Pelayo

cynthia.pelayo@extranews.net

Opinion piece

Health Care Reform
by Israel Ortega

Americans are anxious about the future of our health care

Pink Ribbon Campaign
In honor of Breast Cancer Awarness Month, Comcast announced �Pink Ribbon,� a unique campaign to