State officials announced on Monday, Jan. 29, a new initiative, Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation: A Service Access Portal for Illinois Youth (BEACON), that will be powered by Google Cloud’s secure, scalable and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology. The centralized point of access is intended to[Read More…]
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Taking Care: Doctor visit can benefit physical, mental health
Note: This story is the fourth in a series from our annual Health & Wellness special section, first published in the April 1 print edition and sponsored by Franciscan Health. It may seem routine, but a visit with your doctor might have more benefits than you realize. Patients who regularly[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident takes helm at South Suburban Hospital
Advocate South Suburban Hospital’s new president is Michelle Blakely, a 20-year resident of Flossmoor. Her goal, she says, is to work with a great staff to provide people the best health care possible. Blakely said she recognizes that “if we’re successful, we keep people out of our building. Nobody wants[Read More…]
Pritzker announces new telehealth, mental health programs and urges Christians to stay home on Easter Sunday
At the daily pandemic briefing on Saturday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new programs to help residents maintain their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and safely get medical attention for those suffering mild cases of the virus. He and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged residents[Read More…]
State Rep. Jones to hold mental health workshop to raise awareness of symptoms, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynwood/Glenwood Public Library at[Read More…]