At a quick glance, the gathering on Martin Avenue in Homewood looked like a typical summer festival in the village. There was food, music, activities for kids and 30 vendors for adults to peruse. But the second Healthy Homewood Fest was not your typical festival. For one thing, all the[Read More…]
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Franciscan Health named Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
The Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. Peer-review evaluations, conducted[Read More…]
Women’s group gives $20,000 to improve education on kidney disease
A special $20,000 grant from the Central Area of The Links, Inc., part of a national organization of professional women of color, is helping to boost an effort in the South Suburbs to share information on kidney disease. The Black Kidney Awareness Resources and Education (KARE) project is being directed[Read More…]
Franciscan Health earns Gold Safe Sleep recognition from National Safe Sleep hospital program
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Family Birth Center has been recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital certification program as a Gold Safe Sleep Champion for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The program was created by Cribs for Kids®, the only national infant safe sleep[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau partners with American Red Cross to host sickle cell awareness blood drive
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a regional blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Southland Center in Lynwood. The drive is being held to raise awareness for sickle cell disease. Currently, there are about 100,000[Read More…]
Power plant developer pulls the plug on Glenwood project
[Updated at 9:55 a.m. Saturday] Oak Meadow Energy LLC has notified Glenwood officials that it will no longer pursue the development of a controversial electricity generating plant in the village.In a letter dated Wednesday, March 27, addressed to Glenwood residents, Mayor Ronald Gardiner announced Oak Meadow’s decision and provided a brief[Read More…]
Attitude and ambition fuel journey to success for Homewood trainers
At first glance, it might look like Earl Bell and Cherie Terui worked their way up using their muscles. That’s only part of the story. A closer look shows the local trainers used attitude and ambition to become successful fitness business entrepreneurs. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
Franciscan Health ER consolidation nears completion with added treatment rooms in Olympia Fields
Earlier this year the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Emergency Department opened with increased space for patients in anticipation of the closure of the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights. The new emergency department includes 32 treatment rooms with six being minor care beds for treating those with illness[Read More…]
Southland Health Fair on May 5 offers free, efficient tests
There’s a reason the Southland Health Fair is in its 35th year, according to Susan Fine, who has been involved in the event from the beginning.”It’s the breadth and quality of service,” she said. “Half of the people every year are those who come back year after year. The other[Read More…]
New Planned Parenthood health center finds its footing in Flossmoor
You have to get buzzed in through the locked door of the new Planned Parenthood Flossmoor health center in order to enter. However, that’s about the only noticeable distinction between it and any other medical office. Patients check in at the registration desk and then take a seat in the[Read More…]
