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CCHC appreciates your patience while you wait for your test results. If you have any questions or want to schedule a curbside COVID-19 test, call 773-233-4100. #COVID19 #coronavirus #testing #thankyou

Don’t forget to move! CCHC is standing by but not standing still. We’re here for you! Call 773-233-4100 to schedule your curbside COVID-19 test today! #healthcare #COVID19 #coronavirus #weareinthistogether #telehealth #selfcare #TestingTuesday

Meet Caprice! The Co-Chair of the Community Advisory Board here At CCHC! She’s received two award from chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot for her provided work to the Trans Community as well as for her Work in HIV Prevention. Thank you Chicago, Illinois for acknowledging an amazing advocate! #transgender #transcommunity #hivawareness #hivprevention #lgbtq #prep #chicagohealth #care #lightfoot #cityofchicago #fqhc #transhealth

Way too Blessed To Be Stressed : Ways to fight the holiday blues!

As the temperature drops and snow falls, most begin to get into the holiday spirit. Being a season for friends, family and festivities, winter can be an exciting time. However, for some people, the holidays can bring on depressive moods. Commonly called the Holiday Blues, these feelings are temporary emotions of anxiety and depression during the holidays. The American Psychological Association (APA) completed a study in 2017 showing how common it is. 38% of people had higher stress levels in the wintertime. Besides stress, many have reported feeling isolated, fatigued, and/or frustrated. There are many factors to why someone will feel blue during the holidays; lack of money, commercialism, unrealistic expectations, and family gatherings are just some examples. There are simple things you can do to fight the blues without medication or therapy. Getting enough sleep is always good for your health. Get organized and make a list of your tasks to get through the busy season. Set a budget and reasonable expectations; it’s ok to say “no”. Surround yourself with loved ones who understand what you are going through or spend alone time practicing self-care. Although the Holiday Blues is labeled as temporary, short term negative feelings can still hint at a deeper problem or lead to feelings that last longer. Mental health should be taken seriously, and you should always speak up if you’ve been feeling down. We at CCHC offer behavioral health services to people of all ages and we encourage you to come in and see us at any time. There’s room for you here. Take it one day at a time. Here are some tips from Thought Catalog on how to fight the Holday Blues https://thoughtcatalog.com/kovie-biakolo/2015/12/9-things-to-remember-if-you-feel-sad-anxious-or-lonely-during-the-holidays/

With only a couple of days of Open Enrollment left in most states, make sure you and the ones you love have coverage in case of a medical emergency. Go to healthcare.gov to sign up for a health plan today. #GetCovered #EnrollByDec15 #cchc4me #cchcdove #affordable

What’s the perfect gift this holiday season? Health insurance! The peace of mind that it can bring you and your family is the gift that keeps on giving! Call us for help choosing your 2020 plan and #getcovered before #openenrollment ends! #cchc4me

Open Enrollment starts TODAY! HealthCare.gov is open for business, which means it's time to shop around and see what new financial savings you might qualify for! Call us now and #GetCovered #cchc #cchc4me

The open enrollment period to sign up for #ACA health coverage starts TODAY! Call us at 773-233-8524 to shop for a plan– more than 8 in 10 shoppers qualify for financial savings! But remember, you MUST #EnrollByDec15 #GetCovered #cchc4me

On Wednesdays, we THINK PINK! Every other day too! #BreastCancerAwareness

Each year, October marks breast cancer awareness month, a campaign aiming to bring awareness to the disease. It’s also a time to promote life-saving education and research in order to fight for a cure and support those who are suffering. CCHC knows that healthy individuals, means a healthy community and we encourage our patients and clients to think pink! In 2019, it is estimated that 41,760 women will die from breast cancer in the US. Although the death rates have been decreasing since the 80’s, the fight against breast cancer is far from over. Breast cancer can be detected at any age, yet the most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being a female and growing older. In comparing women younger than 45, breast cancer is more commonly found in African Americans than white women, and they are more likely to die from the disease compared to other races. Additionally, factors such as lack of exercise, poor diet, stress and anxiety and smoking can put you at risk. In the Chicago’s predominately black Southside, the risk is dangerously high, but CCHC is here for you. Early detection saves lives. Mammograms do not guarantee that cancer can be found early, but it is still very important and the best early detection method available. The American Cancer Society recommends that for the average risk woman, women aged 40 to 44 should begin considering mammograms and each year should be screened. Self-examines are equally important. Women of all ages are encouraged to check their breasts for lumps and speak with a doctor. This goes for men too. Yes, even though only less than 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are male in the US, it still happens. A mammogram takes approximately 20 minutes and a self-breast exam can take even less time than that. In a time where we are so used to convivence and speed, this isn’t much of a sacrifice. Especially when your health is on the line. Keep in mind that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. So, do

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