Asthma Asthma affects more than 25 million Americans. It is a chronic disease that causes your airways to become inflamed, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma. The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms [...]
Allergies
CHC_Blogging2019-10-29T14:26:31-04:00Allergies Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. Visit our site to learn more about allergies. View Resource
Atlanta Mission
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:36:29-04:00Atlanta Mission If you or someone you know needs help — anything from a meal to overnight shelter to long-term recovery from addiction, abuse, or other challenging circumstances — you’ve come to the right place. Atlanta Mission is a compassionate, caring, Christian organization that can meet [...]
Austin Speech Labs
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T20:04:57-04:00Austin Speech Labs Austin Speech Labs is a 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for stroke survivors and their caregivers. We provide affordable intensive speech, language, music and cognitive therapy for stroke survivors and advances and shares its therapy methods with the [...]
How the Autism Society Can Help
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T03:31:19-04:00The Autism Society The mission of the Autism Society — to improve the lives of all affected by autism — means that their services and programs must help people today. From the parent of a newly diagnosed child who doesn’t know where to turn to the [...]
Making the Most of Nutrition Labels
CHC_Blogging2019-09-23T00:14:03-04:00Making the Most of Nutrition Labels The Nutrition Facts label can help you make healthier choices. Use it! Here's what you need to look for: View Resource
Prevention and Treatment of High Cholesterol
CHC_Blogging2019-09-19T21:46:00-04:00Prevention and Treatment of High Cholesterol If you’re diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, your overall health and known risks (such as smoking or high blood pressure) will help guide treatment. The good news is, high cholesterol can be lowered, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Often, changing behaviors [...]
Request an Angel Flight
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T21:53:44-04:00Request an Angel Flight A small child, ravaged by cancer, needs specialized lifesaving treatment at a hospital 300 miles away. A father, separated from his family by a hurricane, wants desperately to be reunited. A domestic-violence survivor longs to start a new life in another city, [...]
Lurie Children’s Hospital Doctor Database
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T21:36:25-04:00Lurie Children's Hospital Doctor Database Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. Whether you live in Chicago or the suburbs, Lurie Children’s main hospital, outpatient [...]
Annandale Village
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T21:24:42-04:00Annandale Village Founded in 1969, Annandale Village is an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated solely to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries so they can maximize their abilities and maintain their independence in the least restrictive environment. View Resource [...]
Congenital Heart Defects in Children and Adults
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:32:51-04:00Congenital Heart Defects A congenital heart defect is an abnormality present at birth. Learn more about CHD by understanding your risk, knowing the symptoms and diagnosis, and your care and treatment options. View Resource
Stroke Risk Factors
CHC_Blogging2019-09-19T21:32:55-04:00Stroke Risk Factors Do you know your stroke risk? Some factors are out of your control, like family history. But you can control some, including diet and physical activity. Now is the time to take charge of your health. View Resource [...]