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Chicago Community Groups Unite to Help Neighbors During Pandemic

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This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. My introduction to phone banking didn’t Read More >

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Take Care: Prep Your Health Tips for Caregivers

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November is National Family Caregivers Month when we celebrate the various and dedicated caregivers in our lives. Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of individuals. Informal or unpaid caregivers (family members or friends) are the backbone of long-term care provided in people’s homes. While some aspects Read More >

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Prep Your Health: How to Manage Diabetes in an Emergency

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November is National Diabetes Month About 34.2 million Americans live with diabetes, meaning their bodies don’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin they make to turn food into energy. In either case, the result is too much sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, this can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, Read More >

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