Bald is beautiful: St. Baldrick's at UIC
Forty people gave up their hair to raise more than $20,000 to fight pediatric cancer at Children's Hospital University of Illinois.
Family Health Fair
A Family Health Fair held February 18, 2012, at Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church was hosted by the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and the City of Chicago. Support was provided by 18th Ward Alderman Lona Lane. The fair featured children's services by specialists from the Children's Hospital University of Illinois (CHUI). Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was among those attending educational workshops. There was also entertainment for children and a demonstration of healthy cooking. Free health screenings included sickle cell, diabetes, prostate, cholesterol, blood pressure, asthma, dental, and body mass index. A blood drive was held by LifeSource Blood Service. Information was also available on bone marrow matching and organ donation.
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