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Provides an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia. Services available to family members, diagnosed individuals, and interested members of the community. Educational materials can be sent via email or mail by request.

Provides free, bilingual wellness services for the community. Aims to support individuals who are uninsured or cannot afford care. Offers the following services: Case management (connects individuals to housing, employment, medical care, etc.) Individual, couple, and family therapy Support groups Health and wellness presentations (in Spanish only) Zumba classes Monthly wellness events and activities

Provides case management to help community members access primary care and behavioral health. Offers health education, community garden, Zumba classes, and referrals to community resources.

Connects individuals to a network of nurses to ask healthcare related questions. Provides information, advice, and referrals for medical care. Also offers application assistance for insurance and benefit programs.

Provides a community-based health center for education and outreach. Offers monthly workshops that focus on a variety of subjects important to the community. Health professionals provide information on topics such as diabetes, asthma, and securing appropriate medical services. A licensed dietician offers workshops designed to encourage good health through the preparation of nutritional foods. Local educational personnel, the police, and various other community organizations also provide workshops on relevant topics.

Offers classes for adults to learn about individual and family health care. Topics include:

• Health conditions and prevention (diabetes, obesity, hypertension etc.)
• Accessing health care
• Health care advocating

Classes offered in both English and Spanish.

Provides access to health education, wellness programs, and human services. Offers basic needs care coordination and referrals to community resources.

Offers health literacy and educational workshops. Topics include cancer, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, osteoporosis, and sexually transmitted infections. Also offers mammograms and screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, osteoporosis, and blood pressure. Screenings are offered every third week of the month. Other services include:

• Healthcare navigation and interpretation
• Transportation to health screenings
• Exercise classes
• Baby and infant diapers
• Public notary assistance
• Mental Health First AID
• AHA CPR Classes

Visit the events calendar for free educational and screening events throughout the year at https://ywcachicago.org/events