June`s Issue - Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

June’s Issue
Migraines
Migraine may be associated with1:
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Nausea and/or vomiting
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to sound
Migraine may also be associated with changes in vision or hearing, called aura. These
symptoms come just before or just as the migraine begins. Aura may also include changes in
smell. The symptoms of aura develop gradually over 5 to 20 minutes and last less than 1
hour.
Migraine may be aggravated or triggered by specific factors. In a study of 1207 migraine
patients, about 3 out of 4 said they have triggers for their migraine attacks.4 When given
a specific list of triggers to consider, almost 95% of the people said that their attacks
were brought on by certain circumstances or environmental influences.4
Common triggers may include4:
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Physical exertion or activity
Stress
Hormonal changes
Skipping meals
Sleep disturbances and sleeping late
Weather changes
Perfume or odor
Neck pain
Lights
Alcohol
Smoke
Heat
Food/diet
More information available at http://www.mychronicmigraine.com/
Part 3
2013 Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
The Illinois Department of Human Services in conjunction with the Illinois Department
of Employment Security invites you to:
Employment & Resource Fair for Persons with Disabilities
July 16, 2013
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Room 2-025, 2nd Floor
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Employers who have job openings are invited to recruit job seekers. You must post your
job with the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
If you are interested, please complete the registration below and
fax to 312 793-2584 or email to [email protected]
Employer Name:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
Phone:
E-mail:
Accommodation:
If you need an accommodation, please indicate no later than July 9, 2013
Please complete and return to:
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Voice: 312 793-4904 TTY: 888-340-1007 FAX: 312 793-2584
Illinois Nutrition Education Program
Building Healthier Families
Shopping Matters is an interactive course that teaches adults to make real changes to their food purchasing habits. The purpose is to help families learn how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget.
Objective of the participant:
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Identify at least three inexpensive ways to purchase fruits and vegetables.
To practice comparing unit prices.
Practice comparing food labels.
Practice identifying whole grains
Presenters: Maria E. Gutiérrez
Date: July 17, 2013
Location: Community Support Services Beth Lacey Center
5416 W. 25th Street, Cicero IL 60804
Time: 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Please register at 708-354-4547, extension 109
This is a free program!
The healthy choice isn’t always the easy choice, especially on a limited budget.
That is why Illinois Nutrition Education Program (INEP) staff provide practical
tips to help families prepare safe, healthy meals and be active every day!
We hope you will join us at our next program.
University of Illinois Extension,. College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
/State/County/Local Groups/USDA cooperating.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)
&
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, Homeland Security
Investigations (HSI) presents:
A training for community based organizations, faith
based organizations, and social service agencies.
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Place: USCIS Chicago District Office
101 W. Congress Parkway — Room 5703
Chicago, IL 60605
Open to individuals and
organizations that work with
immigrant victims:
Immigration service
providers
Attorneys
Health clinics
Non- law enforcement
personnel
Congressional staff
Social workers /
case workers
Domestic violence shelters
Community-based
organizations
Public services
Immigrant victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse
or other crimes may be eligible for a temporary or long
term form of relief, enabling them to stay in the United
States.
To qualify for immigration relief a foreign national victim
may be required to:
Notify law enforcement
Assist authorities in the investigation or prosecution
of the case
Submit a form signed and certified by a qualified
authority
This informational session will include:
Overview of the T-visa, U-visa, Continued Presence,
and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Process updates and helpful filing tips
Referral and contact information
Q & A session
If you are interested in participating, please send RSVP attn:
Amy Stern at [email protected] by
Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Subject Line: T/U/VAWA Session
Sometimes First Aid Isn’t…
a Bandage,
or CPR,
or Calling 911.
Sometimes First Aid Is YOU!
Mental Health First Aid is an innovative 12-hour community course designed to teach
members of the public how to offer initial help to people experiencing a mental health crisis or
developing a mental illness.
REGISTER TODAY at www.c4chicago.org/MHFA
!
Upcoming courses:
June 13th & 14th,2013 - FULL
July 15th & 16th, 2013 ( YOUTH)
July 25th & 26,2013
August 1st & 2nd,2013
August 8th & 9th,2013 (YOUTH)
12 continuing education hours available upon request.
To host a training at your organization contact:
Natalie Robinson, Mental Health First Aid Coordinator
[email protected] or 773-765-0814
Meet face to face with top local employers at our
CHICAGO
CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This event will be held at:
The Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605
This event may showcase companies hiring in the following industries.
Accounting/Auditing
Administrative and Support Services
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Banking
Consumer Products
Customer Service and Call Center
Finance/Economics
Financial Services
Hospitality/Tourism
Insurance
Real Estate/Mortgage
Restaurant and Food Service
Retail/Wholesale
Sales
And Many More...
For more information about this career fair,
visit www.ncfairs.com/Chicago or call (702) 614-9537
ENROLL!
GOAL!
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT SITES
The ultimate goal of CPS-3 is to enroll men and women from various
racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. to better understand the
lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer
and will save lives.
All TIMES | 11AM-2:30PM
HUMBOLDT PARK
Wellness Center
1400 N. Sacramento Ave.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
PALMER PARK
Wellness Center
201 E. 111th St.
Tuesday, Aug. 13th 2013
SHERWOOD PARK
Wellness Center
5701 S. Shields Ave. North
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
ELIGIBLE?
If you are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been
diagnosed with cancer, you are eligible to enroll.
TAKE ACTION!
Visit www.cps3illinois.org to schedule your appointment (your
appointment should take approx. 20-30 minutes).
POTTAWATTOMIE PARK
Wellness Center
7340 N. Rogers Ave.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
After scheduling your appointment, you will receive an online
confirmation email with instructions to complete a comprehensive online
survey which will ask for detailed information on lifestyle, behavioral, and
other factors related to health (the online survey prior to your
appointment will take approx. 45-60 minutes).
DOUGLAS PARK
Wellness Center
1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
At the appointment, you will be asked to complete a short survey, provide
a waist measurement and a small blood sample taken by a certified,
trained phlebotomist.
LAFOLLETTE PARK
1333 N. Laramie Ave.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
At home, you will be asked to complete surveys that will be mailed to you
every two years over the next 20-30 years.
BROADWAY ARMORY PARK
Wellness Center
5917 N. Broadway
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
CONTACT US!
PASS IT ON!
Please send this email to friends, coworkers, and family members in
Chicago and surrounding communities and encourage them to help make
this cancer’s last century by enrolling in CPS-3.
VISIT: cps3illinois.org EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 312.279.7253
All personal information and any individual results of blood analyses that may be performed will be kept strictly confidential
by CPS-3 research staff. There will be no cost to you to participate.
Illinois Nutrition Education Program
Building Healthier Families
Shopping Matters es un recorrido interactivo, que enseña a los adultos a realizar cambios reales a sus
hábitos de compra de alimentos. El proposito es ayudar a las familias a aprender cómo hacer la elección
de alimentos saludables con un presupuesto limitado.
Objetivo del participante:
• Identificar al menos tres formas económicas para la compra de frutas y verduras.
• Practicar la comparación de los precios unitarios.
• Practique comparar las etiquetas de los alimentos.
• Practicar la identificación de los granos enteros
Presentadoras: Maria E. Gutiérrez
Fecha: 14 de Agosto del 2013
Lugar: Community Support Services Beth Lacey Center
5416 W. 25th Street, Cicero IL 60804
Hora: 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Por favor de registrarse al número 708-354-4547, extension 109
Este programa es gratis!
La elección saludable no siempre es la opción más fácil, sobre todo con un
presupuesto limitado. La razón por la cual personal del programa de
Illinois Nutrición de Educación (INEP) se encargara de proporcionar consejos
prácticos para ayudar a las familias a preparar comidas seguras y saludables
y a la vez estar activos todos los días! Esperamos que usted se una a nosotros
en nuestro próximo programa.
University of Illinois Extension,. College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
/State/County/Local Groups/USDA cooperating.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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