Resources for Illinois
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Healing Hurt People Chicago (HHPC) is a hospital-based, youth advocacy program for violence recovery. HHPC services begin in the hospital and include crisis intervention, mental health care, medical advocacy, team support support and patient advocacy....
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Health Information Videos in American Sign Language
The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) offers a variety of health education videos in American Sign Language (ASL), with voice-over and captions. The videos cover topics such as behavioral health, general health and wellness, heart disease,...
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The HealthWell Foundation aims to reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. It provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover copays, healthcare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. For...
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Healthy Chicago Resource Directory
The Chicago Department of Health provides a wide range of health care and social services for women, infants, children and families in Chicago. For questions, please call the Chicago Department of Health at (312) 747-9884.
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HealthyChildren.org is the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The site provides the latest information to help support the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children,...
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Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network
The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) is a grassroots effort to support and build healthy communities in Illinois’ 16 southernmost counties (Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Hamilton, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Union,...
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HealthyChildren.org’s “Childhood Grief: When to Seek Additional Help”
Many children experience the death of a close family member or friend at some point during their childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides information for parents about childhood grief, ways to help...
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A number of heart conditions can affect children. Some are structural abnormalities they are born with. Others deal with the electrical system that controls the heartbeat. HealthyChildren.org, the official parenting site of the American Academy...
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Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association
The Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association (HOIDSA) offers support and information to help families adjust to the special needs of a child with Down syndrome. Its programs and resources for families and caregivers include...
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Heartland Alliance Health, Housing and Legal Services
Heartland Alliance in Chicago provides programs to address the root causes of poverty, generate social change and inspire people to build better lives not only for themselves but for their communities. Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant...