A pril ` s I ssue - Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

A pril ` s I ssue - Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

April’s Issue
Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the
importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe.
But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children
is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations?
Immunizations can save your child’s life. Because of advances in
medical science, your child can be protected against more diseases
than ever before. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands
of children, have been eliminated completely and others are close to
extinction– primarily due to safe and effective vaccines.
Vaccination is very safe and effective. Vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review by
scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Vaccines will involve some discomfort and may cause pain,
redness, or tenderness at the site of injection. Serious side effects following vaccination, such as severe allergic
reaction, are very rare. The disease-prevention benefits of getting vaccines are much greater than the possible
side effects for almost all children.
Immunization protects others you care about. Unfortunately, some babies are too young to be completely
vaccinated and some people may not be able to receive certain vaccinations due to severe allergies, weakened
immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep them safe, it is important that
you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects your family,
but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones.
Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be
denied attendance at schools or daycare facilities. Some vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged
disabilities and can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care.
In contrast, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment and usually covered by insurance.
The Vaccines for Children program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children
from low-income families. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides VFC vaccines to over
600 health care providers throughout Chicago to vaccinate VFC eligible children. To find out more about the
VFC program, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/ or ask your child’s health care professional.
Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many
diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations ago. If we continue vaccinating now, and
vaccinating completely, parents in the future may be able to trust that some diseases of today will no longer be
around to harm their children in the future.
CDPH has 5 Fast-Track Immunization walk-in clinics that provide vaccines at no charge for children 0 through
18 years of age. They are listed below:
Englewood Neighborhood Health
Center
641 W. 63rd St., Lower Level
Phone: 312.745.1000
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lower West WIC
1643 W. Cermak
Phone: 312.747.1650
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays & Fridays: 8:30am–
3:30pm
Roseland Community WIC
11255 S. Michigan
Phone: 773.785.1173
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:00am-3:30pm Closed
2nd Wed every month 12 to 4 pm
Uptown Neighborhood Health
Center
845 W. Wilson Ave., Lower Level
Phone: 312.742.3227
Hours of Operation:
Mondays & Fridays: 8:00am3:30pm
Greater Lawn WIC Thursdays: 9:00am–4:30pm
4150 W. 55th Street
Phone: 312.747.5416
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:30am-3:30 pm
Closed 2nd Wed every month 12 to 4 pm
Part 3
ALAS ON WHEELS™
Monday, May 5 2014 9:30 am to 11:30 am
A special program designed for
survivors and women with cancer
to improve self-esteem and
physical appearance.
MacNeal Hospital
3249 S. Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
Register by calling Fabiola Zavala
at 708) 783-3003
This event is free.
We donate mastectomy bras, prostheses and wigs
This program has been possible through a grant provided by Bears Care and the valuable collaboration of our sponsors:
www.alas-wings.org/espanol
ALAS SOBRE RUEDAS™
Lunes, 5 de Mayo del 2014 9:30 am a 11:30 am
Un programa diseñado para
mejorar la autoestima y la
apariencia física de las mujeres
con cáncer y las sobrevivientes
de esta enfermedad.
MacNeal Hospital
3249 S. Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
Reserva tu espacio,
llama a Fabiola Zavala
(708) 783-3003
Donamos sostenes, prótesis y pelucas
Este evento es gratuito.
Este programa es posible gracias a una donación de Bears Care y al valioso apoyo de las siguientes organizaciones:
www.alas-wings.org/espanol
¿Estudió enfermería en México?
¿Le gustaría ejercer su profesión en Estados Unidos?
Le invitamos a una reunión
sobre programas para
enfermeras internacionales...
Sesión informativa de Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium
miércoles, 7 de mayo, 2014 de 10 am a 12 pm
Consulado General de México
204 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: 312-738-23-83 exts. 1150 y 1240
Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium: 312-567-2065
Are You Ready if Disaster Strikes?
Emergency Preparedness Workshop Coming Soon!
The American Red Cross is collaborating with the Illinois
Department of Public Health’s Disability and Health Program
and Centers for Independent Living throughout Illinois to
provide trainings for people with disabilities on how to be
better prepared for emergencies by developing an emergency
plan and emergency kit.
The FREE workshop will cover why it is important to be
prepared for emergencies and what a person can do to be
better prepared if they are forced to stay in their home
during a disaster or if they must take shelter at another
location. This two-hour training will provide specific tips for
people with different disabilities or needs. Materials and
resources will be provided to assist the participant in creating
their own emergency plan/kit to meet their individual and
specific needs in a time of disaster or emergency.
This will be presented to:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Howard Mohr Community Center
7640 Jackson Blvd.
Forest Park, IL 60130
May 9, 2014
1:00PM to 3:00PM
ASL Interpreter will be present.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Please contact Nicole at 708-209-1500 or Carol
Nemecek via VP 708-689-1378 to RSVP.
This project is made possible with funding from the
Illinois Department of Public Health.
Priority of Urgent of Needs Services (PUNS)
Monday May 12, 2014
6:00pm until 9:00pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
(SCHEDULED IN HALF HOUR APPOINTMENTS
This is your opportunity for families with Developmental Disabled children & adults to Sign Up with the
State’s Local PAS Agency (Suburban Access) for States Priority of Urgent Needs of Services
(PUNS) WAITING LIST
Forest Park Community Center
7640 w. Jackson
Forest Park, Illinois 60130
APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED
RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL
(708)296-5651
until available space is filled
RESERVE YOUR SPOT LIMITED TODAY
By Calling The Answer Inc
Friday May 9, 2014 or
What to Bring to Your Appointment
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Adult/Child with Developmental Disability
Their Social Security Card
Their latest IEP
Psychological reports and other important information
F
Avondale’s
D & HEALTH
FEST
Saturday, May 17
10am-1pm
Carl von Linne Elementary School
3221 N Sacramento Ave
a FREE family friendly event
• Free Health Screenings - $270 Value (Quantities Limited)
• Live Cooking Demos
• Sample foods from the Cultures of Avondale
• Physical Activities for the Family
• Free Raffle Prizes
Sponsored By:
AVONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
State of Illinois
Office of
Comptroller
For more information visit: www.avondaleneighborsassoc.com
Avondale’s
F
D y SALUD
FEST
Sabado, 17 de Mayo
10am-1pm
Carl von Linne Elementary School
3221 N Sacramento Ave
un evento GRATIS y DIVERTIDO
para toda la familia
• Exsamenes de salud gratis- Con valor $270
/
(cantitad limitada)
• Demostraciones en vivo de artes culinarias
• Pruebe comida de las culturas de Avondale
• Actividades fisicas para la familia
/
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• Sorteo de premios gratis
Partrocinado por:
AVONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
State of Illinois
Office of
Comptroller
Para mas informacion visite: www.avondaleneighborsassoc.com
ALDERMAN LONA LANE 18 WARD
TH
8TH ANNUAL
JOB FAIR
The 18th Ward Alderman, Honorable
Lona Lane, Greater Southwest
Development Corporation and Ford
City Mall Cordially invite you to our
Eighth Annual Job Fair
SPONSORS
WHEN
Sat. May 17th, 2014
9:00am-1:00pm
WHERE
Ford City Mall/
US Equities
18th Ward Alderman
Lona Lane;
8108 S. Western Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60620
773-471-1991
www.lonalane18thward.com
7601 S. Cicero Chicago, IL 60652
(Entrance via food court)
MUST Bring Resumes &
Professional Attire Only
EMPLOYERS ATTENDING & MORE EXPECTED:
Art Van Furniture
National Able Network
City of Chicago
New Horizon Computer Learning Ctr.
Computer Systems Institute
Norfolk Southern Corp.
Family Health Network
Oak Street Health
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Oak Wood Cemetery
Illinois Dept. of Employment Sec.
Pace Suburban Bus
Illinois Dept. of Transportation
Sinai Health Systems
Improved Child Care Mgmt.
Southwest Workforce Center
Instituto del Progreso Latino
Total Maintenance Management
ManufacturingWorks
UCAN
Mary Kay, Inc.
Viridian Energy, LLC
Western & Southern Life
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB
FAIR & RESUME ASSISTANCE CONTACT:
GRACIELA DIAZ
773-735-6727 ext. 208 or
[email protected]
SPRING JOB FAIR
@
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps
Center Gym
3348 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014
10:00– 3:00 PM
Bring your resume and dress for success!
Are you in need of financial assistance to help pay your rent?
Do you have a 5 day notices?
Did you suffer a temporary crisis?
Do you have income?
If you have answered YES contact Catholic Charities
immediately to see if you qualify for temporary assistance.
FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND MUST BE DISTRIBUTED BY JUNE 30, 2014
WALK-INS are Monday thru Friday
9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m.
Catholic Charities
1400 S. Austin, Cicero IL 60804
Or
Call the Virtual Call Center at 877-426-6515,
Monday thru Friday 10a.m.-2:00p.m.
Tuesday’s and Friday’s (Spanish Speaking Specialists are available)
Necesita asistencia financiera para pagar su RENTA?
Tiene un aviso de 5 días?
Sufrió una crisis temporal?
Tiene ingreso?
Si ha contestado “sí” a estas preguntas, por favor comuníquese
con Caridades Católicas de inmediato para ver si califica para
asistencia temporal.
FONDOS SON LIMITADOS Y DEBEN SER DISTRIBUIDOS PARA EL
30 de Junio 2014
Visítanos de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00a.m – 3:00p.m
Caridades Católicas
1400 S. Austin Blvd.
Cícero, IL 60804
O
Llamé de Lunes a Viernes al Centro de llamadas
877-426-6515 ext 3 de 10a.m-2p.m
(Martes y Viernes– Hay Especialistas recibiendo llamadas en
Español)
Family Focus Locations
Aurora
550 Second St., Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-844-2550; Fax: 630-844-2569
[email protected].
DuPage - Bensenville
331 S. York Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106
Phone: 630-521-8808; Fax: 630-816-9598
[email protected]
Cicero - Nuestra Familia
For more information on
Family Focus
and the
Family Advocacy Center
near you, please contact:
Paul Mast Hewitt
Nuestra Familia
Chicago-Cicero-Melrose Park
(773) 276-0940 ext. 224
www.family-focus.org
St. Francis of Rome Church
1428 S. 59th Ct., Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 652-0900; Fax: 773-276-0980
[email protected]
Englewood
6727 South Western, Chicago, IL; 60636
Phone: 773-962-0366; Fax: 773-962-0966
[email protected]
Evanston - Our Place
2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-475-7570; Fax: 847-475-7590;
[email protected]
Hermosa - Nuestra Familia
4145 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: 773-276-0940; Fax: 773-276-0980
[email protected]
Highland Park - Family Network
330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 847-433-0377; Fax: 847-433-0461
[email protected]
Lawndale
3517 W. Arthington St., Chicago, IL 60624
Phone: 773-722-5057; Fax: 773-722-5160
[email protected]
Melrose Park - Nuestra Familia
1635 N. 37th, Melrose Pk, IL 60160
Phone: 773-276-0940; Fax: 773-276-0980
[email protected]
Family Focus
Nuestra Familia
Promoting the well being of children from birth
by supporting and strengthening their families
Stronger Together….
The Center provides comprehensive services and resources for families in need, all in one convenient location.
Family Focus Nuestra Familia welcomes the opportunity to partner with other organizations to assist in broadening the variety of services we can offer to strengthen families in our community. Some of our local partners include:
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Child & Family Connection
DCFS
Greater Westtown Project
H.A.S
Casa Esperanza
PCC Salud
Rincon Family Services
Youth Service Project
La Casa Norte
Sarah’s Inn
Cicero Youth Task Force
Nuevos Horizontes
McCormick Tribune YMCA
and many more
Family Focus Services Include:
Advocacy and Support for Parents Referral and Linkage
Early Childhood (ages 0-3)
Safe Environment for Supervised Child Visitations
Providing a one-stop solution for families need-­‐
ing services or connections to resources. Making sure children are reaching the bench-­‐
marks needed to succeed by engaging in early literacy, play and learn, and music and move-­‐
ment. Foster & Adoptive Parent Trainings
Providing information on how to navigate the foster care system and what to expect.
Health Education
Health and physical education to parents and children for a healthier life. Immigration Assistance
Connecting families to legal resources that will help keep them together.
21st Century Community Learning Centers/Community Schools After school programs to keep children en-­‐
gaged and in school.
Parent Cafes
Discussion groups for parents to talk about their issues and learn from their peers. Parent Education Classes
Supporting parents in their child’s develop-­‐
ment and school readiness (fulfills court man-­‐
dated requirements, presented in English & Spanish).
Connection to other nonprofit agencies that provide the services that you need.
Ensuring that children get a safe and nurturing environment. Support Groups and Skills Building Workshops
Parental classes on nutrition, emergency pre-­‐
paredness, CPR, etc. Community Technology Center
(Chicago & Cicero only) Career readiness and basic computer classes offered in English and Spanish.
Youth Life skills Groups (ages 13-17)
Youth Summer Programs