HCHS/SOL Team Member recognized by AARP

Congratulations to Dr. Aida L. Giachello for her great work!

Video Courtesy of WGNtv.Com

New Winter Courses from the National Latino Education Institute Medical Assistant Program

(Click on Picture to enlarge)

WINTER TERM BEGINS

February 2010
REGISTER NOW
Introducing
PHLEBOTOMY FEB 22
Specializes in non-clinical medical office management.

MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST MARCH 1
Vocational

Program Sponsors
Arthur Foundation
Bank of America
Charter One
McCormick Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
Exelon Corporation
JPMorgan Chase
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Walmart Foundation

NLEI ~ Pershing Campus

2011 W. Pershing Rd.
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)247-0707 ext 256,255
www.nlei.org

The National Latino Education Institute Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants
Endowment (AAME). NLEI is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a private Business & Vocational School. Accredited
member, ACICS. WIA certified. Facilities are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. TYY: 1-800-526-0844

Hispanic Initiative Conference

Hispanic Initiative Conference
November 14, 2009
National Latino Education Institute
2011 W. Pershing Road
Chicago, Illinois

Click on the photos below for more info.

US CENSUS JOBS!!!

The U.S. Census Bureau will be recruiting and testing at Instituto (affiliate of ManufacturingWorks) the week of November 9th, and November 16th, 2009.

Give Jorge Sanchez - Employment Specialist - Instituto Del Progreso Latino - 2570 S. Blue Island Ave.- Chicago, IL 60608
Ph: 773-890-0055 ext. 233 - if you have any questions or need additional information.

Click below for more info!

EOGP Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Program

Pre2 Construction Program is 28-weeks of free professional pre-apprenticeship construction training:

Pre Apprentice Training; Dawson Technical Institute Construction Industry Training; Job readiness training, job and employment & placement
Recruitment sessions are held at 9:00am
845 W. 69th Street - First Floor Conference Room

Monday, November 2, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

TO RESERVE YOUR RECRUITMENT SESSION CALL THE CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE
773-602-3018
**You must pass math, team building, & physical fitness tests to be invited to attend an interview!

To Apply for the program you must bring:
· Proof of Household Income (2 recent pay stubs, Unemployment check, Social Security Award Letter, Food Stamp /TANF Award Letter)
· Proof of Address (i.e. utility bill, rent receipt, lease)
· Birth Certificate
· Social Security Card
· Proof of Selective Services (males age 18-24)


Ideal Candidate for the Program:
· Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
· Age group of 23- 35
· Valid Driver's License
· No sexual or violent crimes accepted. (Must be released from supervision for three years.)
· Must be able to lift 75lbs.
· Must pass drug tests.
· Must be able to complete a physical fitness program.

PARTICIPE EN UN GRUPO DE DIÁLOGO

PARTICIPE EN UN GRUPO DE DIÁLOGO
PARA UN ESTUDIO
RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios, busca adultos para que participen en un grupo de diálogo los días 4 y 5 de noviembre.
El propósito de estos grupos de diálogo (“focus groups”) es mejorar los materiales tales como cartas y folletos, que se utilizan en una encuesta a nivel nacional para la Administración de Abuso de Sustancias y Salud Mental.
Si usted califica y participa en uno de estos grupos, usted recibirá $75 dólares como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento. Cada reunión tomará entre 1 ½ y 2 horas. Estamos buscando participantes con las siguientes características:

1. 18 años de edad o más
2. Que NO estén en servicio activo militar
3. Que NO sean empleados de RTI International
4. Que NO sean parientes de ningún empleado de RTI International.

Para mas información sobre el estudio, puede llamar al
1-866-245-8083 y pregunte por Sonia Rodríguez. También le puede enviar un correo electrónico a srodriguez@rti.org. Toda la información que proporcione a RTI antes o durante la reunión del grupo, se mantendrá bajo estricta confidencialidad.
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CICERO TOWN HALL MEETING

Cook County Health & Hospitals System Community
Town Hall Meeting to be held in Spanish

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System will be
presenting their Strategic Plan to the Public at a series of
Town Hall Meetings. The plan will be used to help shape
the future of the County's health system in an effort to
make it better.

Thursday, October 29, 2009
5:30pm
Cicero Town Hall Community Center
2250 S. 49th Avenue
Cicero, Illinios



Click on the flyer below for more info

H1N1 Vaccinations

For Chicago residents who do not have a doctor or whose doctor does not plan to give H1N1 vaccinations, CDPH will offer H1N1 flu vaccinations at six locations across the city. The vaccinations are for people at increased risk for flu and flu complications:

** pregnant women
** all children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years
** people who live with and/or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
** people age 25-64 with chronic health conditions (like asthma or diabetes).
** health care workers

The six locations are:

** Kennedy King College, 6301 S. Halsted
** Olive Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn
** Richard J. Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski
** Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson
** Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western
** Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett


The locations will be open to serve Chicago residents at increased risk on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays---starting Saturday, October 24.

Hours of operation are 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays.

No appointments are necessary, and all vaccinations will be delivered free of charge, on a first come/first served basis.

March Against Domestic Violence

Identifique, Informe y Prevenga la Violencia Doméstica en su Comunidad!
Identify, Report and Prevent Domestic Violence in your Community!

Organizer: Domestic Violence Project of Centro Romero

Fecha: Viernes 23 de Octubre/09
Salida del Centro Romero
Duración: 4:00-6:00 pm
6216 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660
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Date: Friday, October 23/09
Location: Centro Romero
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
6216 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660

Job Posting

JOB DESCRIPTION: After School Matters Instructor – Junior Bicycling Ambassadors Program

LENGTH OF JOB: January 2010 through early May 2010

PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Active Transportation Alliance manages a city-funded program called the After School Matters Junior Ambassadors. The After School Matters Junior Ambassador Program is after school instruction on bicycle mechanics and safety that takes place three days a week for sixteen weeks between February and June. After School Matters Instructors work in teams of one or two to teach the bicycling curriculum to 15-25 teenagers at three locations in Chicago. Once successfully completing the After School Matters Junior Ambassadors program, the teenage participants are able to apply to the Mayor Daley’s Junior Ambassadors program for possible summer employment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The After School Matters Instructors will work in a team of two, reporting to the Junior Ambassador Program Coordinator. The After School Matters Instructor will also:
 Work 9-12 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
 Work for ten weeks from February 2010 through May 2010,
 Be available for 20 hours during January 2010 for recruitment and mandatory meetings.
 Teach the designated Junior Bicycling Ambassador curriculum to 15-25 teenage After School Matters participants
 Travel directly to training site, by bicycle, walking, or public transit.
 Wear a bicycling helmet while bicycling and during some training opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The After School Matters Instructor will have these duties:
 Teach bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and repair to the 15-25 teenage After School Matters participants.
 Teach confidence, teamwork, and public speaking skills.
 Teach teenagers how to work with and present to children and adults.
 Teach Bicycling Ambassadors’ messages of bicycle safety and use of bicycles as a viable form of transportation.
 Maintain order and discipline in an unstructured learning environment.
 Manage After School Matters’ equipment at the host school teaching site.
 Maintain relationship with administration of host school location.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should have the following qualifications.
 Can communicate well with teenagers of all abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, sexual orientations, and disabilities.
 Writes and speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner.
 Very experienced in bicycling in urban traffic.
 Owns a bicycle in good working condition, and an approved bicycling helmet.
 Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
 Can get work done in an unstructured and informal environment, and with limited supervision.
 Works well in a team, and fosters team spirit.
 Takes direction well.
 Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and self-motivation.
 Prompt and punctual.
 Pass a background check in order to work with children.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer candidates with these qualifications:
 Experience teaching teenagers.
 Experience teaching bicycle mechanics.
 Experience working as a bicycle mechanic with an emphasis on repairing urban bicycles.

This is a seasonal, hourly position. The pay rate is $19 to $25 an hour, based on teaching and/or mechanic experience.

APPLICATIONS
Candidates should write a cover letter and resume which includes (a) why they consider themselves suited for the job, and (b) a list of qualifications and/or relevant experience. Provide to:
Charlie Short
Bicycling Ambassador Coordinator
Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors
30 North LaSalle, Suite 500
Chicago IL 60602
fax 312/742-2422
charlie.short@cityofchicago.org

All applications are due by Friday, November 13. We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for interviews.

Free Computer Classes!

CHICAGO – Illinoisans interested in improving their computer skills can take free computer classes and exams thanks to the Microsoft Elevate America program. With these newly developed skills, individuals will be able to access greater job opportunities and better compete in the workplace, according to the state’s top commerce official.

“During a time when millions of Americans are unemployed and searching for jobs, it is important that people be equipped with the tools they need to succeed,” said Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Warren Ribley. “These classes are an important component in helping Illinois workers acquire the computer skills they need in order to move forward in their careers or prepare for a new career.”

Through October 31, individuals can request a voucher to take free online courses, including intermediate-level Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office 2007, as well as advanced-level training for IT professionals. Vouchers must be activated before October 31 but individuals have up to a year to complete coursework. Certification testing is also available if completed by October 31.

The program is made possible through a public-private partnership between the State of Illinois and the Microsoft Corporation. Elevate America also provides students with career resources to find internships and permanent jobs.

The state commissioned Lumity, a Chicago nonprofit committed to closing the digital divide by offering other nonprofits technology and financial services, to help distribute Elevate America vouchers. To contact Lumity for a voucher, e-mail elevateamerica@lumity.org or call 312-372-4872 ext. 119.

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR ZIPCODE? A Summit on LATINO HEALTH

FREE HEALTH FAIR
OCTOBER 8, 2009
SINAI COMMUNITY INSTITUTE
2653 WEST OGDEN
3:00PM-8:00PM

Healthy Albany Park Community Clinics

Want to know where you can go to receive a physical exam? Click on the pictures below to find a clinic near your Albany Park home. All clinics offer services on a sliding scale!

TOWN HALL MEETING IN SPANISH
on Leukemia and Lymphoma
Reunión Comunitaria en Español
Información sobre la leukemia y linfoma

La reunión comunitaria es GRATIS.
Todos están bienvenidos.

Traiga sus preguntas sobre la Leucemia y Linfoma a un panel de expertos
médicos durante una discusión para pacientes y sus familiares.

Para más información y para reservar un espacio,
Por favor llamar a Jeanette Albarrán al 773-296-8271

Presentado por: Leukemia Research Foundation
& Gilda’s Club Chicago
Tulio Rodriguez, MD
Mary Lou Schmidt, MD
Juan Chediak, MD
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center
UIC Medical Center
Advocate Illinois Masonic

miércoles, 21 de octubre
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Se servirá una cena ligera

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 Wellington Ave., OLSON AUDITORIUM

Programa para Niños GRATIS
Estacionamiento GRATIS

FREE Aerobic Classes!

Hey Everyone! The Chicago Department of Public Health is offering some great free low impact aerobic classes at the following locations...

Mondays and Wednesdays

Albany Park MultiCultural Park
2:30pm-3:30pm
4949 N. Sawyer

Humboldt Park
10:30am-11:30am
1400 N. Sacramento

St. Mary Family Health Center
1:00pm-2:00pm
1137 N. Oakley


For more info, please call Yolanda Vazquez at 312-745-1640

FALL 2009 CREDIT CLASSES at the Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center of Wilbur Wright College.

Classes start on Monday, August 24, 2009.

Additional credit and non-credit classes can be found in our printed schedule of classes, available at the Center, 1645 N. California Ave.

For more information, please call: (773) 489-8989.


Addictions Studies Counseling Training Program

Mental Health 223, Intro to Addictions Studies. (3 credit hours) Treatment strategies, understanding the addiction process, its effects upon the individual, family and society.
(Saturdays 9:00am-12:30pm)

Mental Health 230, Substance Abuse in the Family/Addictions and the Family Treatment. (3 credit hours, two sections offered) Effects of alcohol and substance abuse on the family. Examination of treatment alternatives and self-help groups. (Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:20pm) or (Saturdays 9:00am-12:30pm)

Mental Health 231, Addictions Treatment of Special Populations. (3 credit hours) Diagnosis and treatment of adolescents, women, elderly, individuals with disabilities and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Patient Education and relapse prevention. (Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-8:50pm)

Gerontology

Social Services 102, Intro to Gerontology. (3 credit hours) An overview of elder issues including the social, psychological and physical aspects of the aging process. This course will examine the economic and social impact of the growing elderly population on U.S. society and global community and also explore career opportunities in this expanding field. (Saturdays 9:00am-12:30pm)

Also, you might be interested in taking the following computer class.

Computer Information Systems

CIS 120, Intro to Microcomputers. (3 credit hours, two sections offered) Fundamental concepts of computer information systems as applied to microcomputers in business and personal use. This course includes hands-on experience with a variety of microcomputer software. (Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm or 7:30-8:50pm)

Junta Hispana and Alivio Medical Center Team Up!

JuntaHispana is less than 2 weeks away!!

Remember the date:
Sunday July 26th
Douglas Park
19th Street & Sacramento Drive

11am - 6pm

This year’s JuntaHispana promises to be a very exciting event!
We are partnering with Alivio Medical Centers for an “Aliviothon”.
Univision radio will be inviting their listening to come to the event
for free medical screenings – and to donate money to help the Alivio
Medical Centers provide low-cost, no-cost health insurance to low
–income Hispanic families.

Working in partnership with Nickelodeon, we will have a special
interactive "Dora The Explorer" experience for the children. We will
also have two (2) Nickelodeon characters on site from 1-4pm.
JuntaHispana will be extensively promoted this year on ALL Univision
radio stations. We are printing and distributing 25,000 color flyers.
With the “Aliviothon” going on, we are expecting a lot of press.
Both Spanish newspapers have promised editorial … and we expect some
television coverage as well.

Check out the website at www.juntahispana.net

FIESTA DEL SOL hits CHICAGO

Dates:

Jul 30, 2009 - Aug 2, 2009
Free Admission


Neighborhood:

Pilsen



Fiesta del Sol is celebrating its 37th annual this year. Fiesta del Sol started as a one block festival in celebration of a new high school that was built in Pilsen after a community struggle. Today Fiesta del Sol has become one of the largest Midwest festivals of its kind. Fiesta del Sol is a 4 day festival that is admission free, and alcohol and tobacco free. Fiesta del Sol is a family friendly event with a children’s area, an art pavilion, college fair, entertainment and sports tournaments to

Latino Youth Summit

3rd Annual Latino Youth Summit

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: New Life Church
4101 W 51st St
Chicago IL. 60632
Target Audience: Parents, Youth, &
Community Based Organizations

HUMBOLDT PARK HERE WE COME!!!!

Hey Humboldy Park,

Be on the lookout for the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos!

In the next few weeks a letter will be sent out inviting Latinos from the community to participate in our historical study. Invited households will get the opportunity to receive 8 health assessments free. If your house receives an invite please don't ignore it. Your participation counts.

Summer Nutrition Program!

City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Mary Ellen Caron, Ph.D., Commissioner

Media Contact: Anne Sheahan 312-743-2031
anne.sheahan@cityofchicago.org

Cristina Vera 312-743-0777
cristina.vera@cityofchicago.org

2009 Summer Nutrition Program to Provide 1 Million
Free Meals to Chicago’s Children and Youth this Summer

(June 15, 2009) Beginning today through September 4, Chicago residents 18 years of age or younger can access free nutritional meals at more than 200 locations around the city through the Summer Nutrition Program. The annual program serves to supplement the school meal service which provides economically disadvantaged youth with free or price-reduced meals during the school year.

“The economic downturn has placed a financial strain on Chicago’s families making it difficult for many to fulfill the basic needs of their children,” said Commissioner Mary Ellen Caron, Ph.D., Chicago Department of Family and Support Service. “Assistive programs like the Summer Nutrition Program offer families support and provide a resource to ensure Chicago’s children do not go hungry this summer.”

The Summer Nutrition Program provides nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for youth, though meal options vary by site. All meals meet USDA nutrition guidelines and are accessible through a network of Summer Nutrition Program sites, including CHA development sites, day camps, parks, community and faith-based organizations.

Residents interested in learning about locations and times of participating Summer Nutrition Program, may call 311 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss.

Organizations interested in becoming a Summer Nutrition Program site may apply through the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services’ Web site at www.cityofchicago.org/fss or in person at the department’s King Community Service Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove.

The Summer Nutrition Program is presented by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, Food Service Professionals and the Illinois Hunger Coalition.

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services is dedicated to supporting a continuum of coordinated services to enhance the lives of Chicago residents, particularly those most in need, from birth through the senior years. The department works to promote the independence and well-being of individuals, support families and strengthen neighborhoods by providing direct assistance and administering resources to a network of community-based organizations, social service providers and institutions. For more information about the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, call 312-743-0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss.

Health Fair-- Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Northeastern University

Please join the SOL study and many more at Saturday's Health Fair! There will be many FREE Health Services. We look forward to seeing you at the SOL booth.

HCHS/SOL's Dr. Aida L. Giachello on NBC Today Show

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

From the Today Show at msnbc.com




Be sure to check out Dr. Aida L. Giachello on NBC Today Show segment "We the People", Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 8:30am CST

May Recruiter of the Month!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to our May Recruiter of the Month, Lourdes Garduno. She is very dedicated to her family, friends and the community. Many of you may have even been recruited by her. She touches the hearts of everyone she meets. She has been an integral part of making HCHS/SOL Chicago a success and we are happy to have her as a part of the SOL family.

FOR PEACE SAKE

Be sure to stop by and see the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) at the Rebaño Fellowship Flock Church, FOR PEACE SAKE EVENT on Saturday June 13, 2009. IT is from 11:00am-4:00pm and FREE for all.

Casa Central seeks Child Welfare Specialist

Casa Central is currently in need of Child Welfare Specialists for their Intact Family Services Program. Please take a look at the attached Job Bulletin. Click on the photo to view the requirements


Submit Application/Resume to:

Casa Central
1343 North California Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Attn: Edwin Franco
Human Resources Specialist
Direct: 773-645-2470
Fax: 773-645-5442

www.casacentral.org

Viva Tu Vida

Hello All,

Be sure to check out the HCHS/SOL study at the Viva tu Vida Event on Saturday. June 27, 2009 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the McKinley Park Field House 2210 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, Illinois 60609.

Humboldt Park Food Co-Op

Jobs Available

3 part-time positions

Domestic Violence Counselor PT or FT for 3 months while staff on Maternity leave. Need to be Bilingual and completed the 40 hours of DV training.

Domestic Violence Supervisor PT for 3 months while Supervisor on Maternity Leave. Must have 40 hours of DV training and experience. Prefer Bilingual.

Domestic Violence Perpetrators Counselor PT. Must be female to co-facilitate with male counselor group therapy for DV perpetrators. Must have 40 hours of DV training and willingness to complete additional 20 hours in next 6 months.

For more information or to apply contact Del Larkin, Associate Vice President at dlarkin8511@hascares.org.

Alert! Swine Flu/¡Alerta! por gripe porcina

Alert! Swine Flu/¡Alerta! por gripe porcina

Hello All,

From the Un Buen Doctor website, please find below the link to a useful and very interesting article about the Swine Flu.

Alerta por gripe porcina / WITH ENGLISH VERSION

http://www.unbuendoctor.com/detalle_articulos.asp?idenfermedad=1180&tipo=4

Thanks to www.UnBuenDoctor.com for all the updates!

Also, feel free to review other recent articles about Health, Beauty, Nutrition, Movies, Books, TV, Music and many more… .

HCHS/SOL and Hispanocare

Hello All,

Be sure to catch Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos at the following events hosted by our Community Advisory Committee members at Hispanocare

Noche De Salsa!!! Tonight, April 23, 2009 at Excalibur

Spanish Christian Church Health Fair, Saturday, April 25, 2009

Catch the HCHS/SOL Study on CAN-TV Channel 21!

Hello All,

Principal Investigator of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, Dr. Martha L. Daviglus will be the featured guest on Hispanocare's CAN-TV (Channel 21) 5:00pm program today. She will be discussing the SOL study and taking questions from callers. Tune in to learn more about how you and other Latinos can help us understand the health of our community! For more info check the CAN-TV website at www.cantv.org

Free CPR Classes

FREE CPR
Free CPR Classes in Your Area
Spread the Word
Nearly 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by family members.
Do you and your family know what to do?

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3064974

During the month of April, we are partnering with many of our CPR training centers to hold free or low cost CPR for Family and Friends classes in our communities. It’s a great opportunity for residents to learn this lifesaving skill close to home. This is the seventh year we have held this promotion and we have over 250 sites registered!

Please spread the word about these classes! Check out the links to class listings on our Web site, and forward them to your volunteers and partners to encourage further distribution and community registration. This is a great way to show what we do in the community! Do you or your family/friends need CPR training?
If you need additional information about the AHA training center contact arranging a particular class – or for any other questions - please feel free to contact Tina Steinway-
Thank you,
_______________
Tina Steinway
Coordinator, Cause Initiatives & Volunteer Engagement

American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel.: 312-476-6685
Fax: 312-346-8236
E-mail: Tina.Steinway@heart.org
www.americanheart.org

HCHS/SOL at the Women's Wellness and Resource Fair

Hello All,

Please be sure to stop by and visit the HCHS/SOL booth at the Women's Health and Resorce Fair. This is a great event for Women and Families that is free and open to the public.

Women's Wellness and Resource Fair
Friday, April 17, 2009, 10:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Address: 2732 N Avers, Chicago, IL 60647
FREE:
• Health Screenings: blood pressure, diabetes,cholesterol• Set up mammogram appointments andother referrals

• All Kids, FamilyCare and Moms & BabiesHealth Insurance information• City, state and county social services• Haircuts, makeovers & massages

• Voter registration (bring two forms of identification)• Giveaways, prizes and more!

Friday, April 17, 200910:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Kosciuszko Park2732 N. Avers Ave.Chicago, IL

For more information, please callRepresentative Berrios’s office at 773-235-3939.

The Clinical Team, Sharing their Knowledge!

Each study field center has a clinic accessible to the population invited to participate in the study. For the convenience of our study participants, the Chicago Field Center has two clinic sites: Community Health located at 2611 W. California Avenue;

the Northwestern University Preventive Medicine Clinic located at 680 N. Lake Shore, Suite 800.

When participants arrive at the clinic, they will receive the following tests: blood pressure, an electrocardiogram, hearing, lung function, oral examination, nutritional assessment, physical activity assessment, and home sleep monitoring. All staff have completed extensive training in clinical procedures. All team members do a series of clinical exams and must be certified to work in the study. The clinical team is made up of eight health interviewers, all of whom are cross trained to administer several of the eight exams.

There are four dental hygienists who administer the dental evaluation and three nutritionists who administer the nutritional evaluation. The study has two phlebotomists who draw blood for the lab exam and a lab supervisor. To ensure that all participants receive the treatment they deserve and are seen in a timely manner, the clinics have a project coordinator, Karen Mancera-Cuevas, and 3 assistant coordinators.
Karen Mancera-Cuevas, Clinic Manager

Like the recruiters, many of the clinical team members come from diverse Latino backgrounds and all are bilingual.

Knock, Knock! There's a recruiter at your door!

The Chicago Field Site has 16 recruiters, who are actively recruiting door-to-door, seven days a week. Two field coordinators oversee the recruiters while they are out in the community. Recruiter Manager/Director, Dr. Catalina Ramos ensures that all recruiters are trained, certified, up to date on study procedures, and understand how important participants are to the study’s success. Each one of our recruiters participates in a series of trainings. These trainings certify recruiters in conducting home interviews, research, recruitment, and cultural competency. The recruiters also become familiarized with the study’s clinical exams so they can explain clearly to participants what they should expect the day of a clinic appointment.



Before recruitment begins in a given area, they mail out invitations to potential households.

They also make phone calls to homes!

and finally they make house visits!