Access to Care

02/13/2026

Listen to your body. Protect yourself from the cold and take heart health seriously.

Cold air isn’t just tough on your skin—it can sneak up on your heart, too. ❄️💔

According to Ascension Illinois cardiologist Dr. Andrei Pop, winter puts extra pressure on your heart—especially if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of heart issues. And here’s the twist: not all heart attacks come with chest pain.

Silent heart attacks can feel like a little indigestion… a cold sweat… unexplained exhaustion. They’re easy to dismiss—and that’s exactly why they’re dangerous. 😮‍💨💬

🧣 Bundle up (hat and scarf included!)
🚫 Skip the pre-walk wine—it masks warning signs
🛑 Listen to your body—rest when something feels off

And if something doesn’t feel right? You’ve got a full team of Ascension Illinois cardiologists across Chicagoland ready to listen, check, and guide. Because no one should be left out in the cold when it comes to their heart. 💙🫀

02/13/2026

Are you currently or at risk of becoming homeless? Contact Suburban Cook County’s Entry Point call center at 877-426-6515, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Entry Point’s purpose is to ensure all people experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness have fair and equal access to housing.

Trained Entry Point staff work with people to understand their strengths and needs using a standardized assessment. Entry Point then matches people with agencies like Center of Concern to receive housing assistance.

Entry Point is the required first step to access housing assistance and ensures you are connected to the agency best suited to help.

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Morton College coming to your neighborhood with English classes starting next month at Central Stickney Township Hall.

Placement test at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17th. E-mail adulted@morton.edu or call (708) 656-8000 Ext. 2373 for more information.

02/12/2026

The Riverside Township Mental Health Board will be hosting a FREE presentation for the community at the Town Hall on Saturday, February 21st at 1pm. More info on the flyer below:

02/12/2026

Congratulations to Respond Now in Chicago Heights on the opening of their new food pantry! This expansion comes at such an important time, as more families are facing food insecurity and rising grocery costs. The new pantry will help ensure that individuals and families in the community have greater access to fresh, nutritious food in a welcoming and supportive environment. We’re grateful for organizations like Respond Now that continue to step up and meet critical needs in our communities. Wishing you continued success as you serve our neighbors!

02/05/2026

We are excited to host an free rabies vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs on Wednesday, February 18th here at Leyden Township. The clinic is first come, first serve and open to all residents of Leyden! Get your pup ready for spring by visiting us on the 18th.

02/02/2026

February is Heart Month! Did you know outpatient physical therapy can make a real difference in keeping your heart healthy? Whether you’re recovering from a cardiac event or just looking to lower your risk, moving safely and with intention is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Our physical therapists are here to help you rebuild your endurance, improve your mobility and get back to doing what you love with confidence.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Prioritize your health in 2026! Hanover Township's Office of Community Health, along with Senator Cristina Castro and Ascension Saint Alexius will sponsor a FREE ❤️ Heart Health Screening Event.

All appointments are walk-in with the exception of cholesterol screenings. For cholesterol testing, please call (630) 483-5665 to make an appointment.

📅 Saturday, February 28

🕰️ 9AM - 12PM

📍 Senior Center (240 IL Route 59, Bartlett)