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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to American Cancer Society, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. In 2020, an estimated 104,610 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) with an estimated 53,200 deaths. However, if colorectal cancer is found early enough, it can often be treated and cured. Please see the following resources around colorectal cancer prevention and awareness:
We know that COVID-19 is causing concern around the country. We want to assure you that CCHC has been monitoring the situation very closely and making all preparations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local health officials. We remain open and stand ready to serve!
If you believe you have symptoms of the virus or have been exposed to someone who has been confirmed with the virus, please CALL our health center at 773.233.4100. PLEASE DO NOT WALK INTO THE HEALTH CENTER WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CALL FIRST.
Please continue to take precaution and remember to follow these critical measures to help prevent the spread of the virus:
· Staying home when sick,
· Cover coughs and sneezes,
· Wash hands frequently,
· Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects routinely, and
· Practice social isolation as much as possible.
Link HERE for the latest from the CDC.
CCHC will continue to keep you up to date as we learn more. Please stay safe and take care!
This week! CCHC is having a few tabling events in our lobbies to support National Black HIV Awareness Day and National Condom Day! Join us today, Wednesday or Friday for HIV and PrEP facts as well as for free giveaways to help keep you safe!
Every 80 seconds, a woman is killed by cardiovascular disease in the United States. 1 in 3 American women die each year from heart disease and stroke. Although this is a scary truth, it’s something that can’t be ignored. February is American Heart Month and the First Friday of the month, communities nationwide are encouraged to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all Americans but is particularly dangerous for women.
Much of the risk factors for heart disease are found in our service area. For instance, CCHC patients come from communities where smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are common. Since we pride ourselves to providing the best quality of health for high need populations, it is significant for us to support those who are at risk for heart disease this month. On February 7th, CCHC will be joining the rest of the nation in wearing red. Additionally, CCHC encourages others to #WearRedandGive in support of women’s heart health. CCHC welcomes you to come and check the status of your health too. CCHC believes in community so join us this month to raise awareness in solidarity. United, we are stronger than heart disease. Think as One, Grow as One!
