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ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE HOSTS HEARING ON GUN VIOLENCE AT KENNEDYKING COLLEGE The Subcommittee on Health of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a field hearing in the Great Hall of Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St., in Englewood. The hearing was entitled “A Public Health Crisis: The Gun Violence Epidemic in America” and was called to discuss gun violence as a public health threat in the United States.

Spencer Leak, Sr., president and CEO of Leak and Sons Funeral Home, recently spoke about gun violence during a field hearing hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee. Photo Credit: U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

NOBLE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Noble Network of Charter Schools recently announced that Miquel Lewis, a current member of Noble’s board of directors, has assumed the role of vice chair, marking the first time a parent of a Noble student has served in a board leadership role, which is also rare for any major charter school system. Noble added two other board members - Lisette Hernandez joins the board as Noble’s first alumna member as well as noted education leader Aarti Dhupelia.

HEALTH

ZING HEALTH OPENS OCT. 15 ENROLLMENT WITH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN FOR COOK COUNTY RESIDENTS Zing Health Choice IL, a new community-focused, tech-enabled Medicare Advantage HMO plan available to Cook County residents starting in 2020, will feature a hands-on and data-driven approach offering members personal guidance through the complicated and stressful process of optimizing their health, according to a press release. All Cook County residents 65 and up can sign up for the plan, an HMO alternative to Original Medicare, during the open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2019 at myzinghealth.com or through Zing Health’s toll-free help line (866-946-4458). Zing Health is a physician-led organization co-founded by Health2047 Inc., a business formation and commercialization enterprise founded by the American Medical Association to address issues in chronic care, value-based care, data and productivity. Zing CEO Dr. Eric Whitaker established the first black men’s clinic in the United States and led UChicago Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative to improve access to quality health care on Chicago’s South Side. He founded Zing Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Alleyne, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Seniors can get more information at Zing Health’s website, myzinghealth. com. Its call center at (866) 946-4458 will be staffed seven days a week now through March 31 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. As an approved 20192020 Medicare Advantage option, information on Zing Health Choice IL (HMO) is also available through medicare.gov and getcovered. illinois.gov.

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UNDERWOOD HOSTS LISTENING SESSION ON YOUTH VAPING Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) recently hosted a listening session in Naperville, IL which focused on the youth vaping epidemic. In recent years, vaping and e-cigarette usage has become increasingly popular among children and young adults. Underwood, a nurse and member of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic, has continued to express concern over the potential long-term health impacts of youth vaping. Vaping has also been identified as a top issue by members of Underwood’s K-12 Advisory Council. During the listening session, Underwood and other officials discussed the local impact of youth vaping in the 14th District of Illinois.

Energy And Commerce Committee Hosts Hearing On Gun Violence At Kennedy-King College Continued from page 1 BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Subcommittee on Health of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a field hearing in the Great Hall of Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St., in Englewood. The hearing was entitled “A Public Health Crisis: The Gun Violence Epidemic in America” and was called to discuss gun violence as a public health threat in the United States. “I think this collective heartbreak will move us to work with real purpose. We are here to treat America’s gun violence for what it is, an epidemic. We know that to treat an epidemic, we have to study it, we have to understand what works to prevent it, and we need to learn how to treat the trauma that is caused by it,” said Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), chairwoman from the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health. A memorandum from the Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman, Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), was released a few days before the field hearing was held

and stated that “every day, 100 Americans are killed on average by a firearm. Hundreds more Americans are shot and injured daily.” The memorandum went on to state several other statistics that have led the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health to begin looking at gun violence as a public health issue including that “the homicide rate in the United States is more than 25 times the average of other developed nations,” and that “the United States has more mass shootings than any country in the world.” The recent field hearing at Kennedy-King College included members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee along with testimony from Chicagoans who shared their perceptions on gun violence. “Together, we have to restitch our broken safety net, we have to work on providing wrap-around services and job training in the neighborhoods that have been underside and economically distressed for decades, we recognize the fact that this will not be solved overnight. By investing in neighborhoods and addressing the root causes of violence, we can continue to make gains in public safety in

communities throughout the city, said Norman Kerr, director of Violence Prevention for the City of Chicago. While the issue of gun violence has persisted across the nation and in the City of Chicago, Spencer Leak, Sr., president and CEO of Leak and Sons Funeral Home located on 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., gave testimony during the hearing about the changes in violence that he has seen first hand over the years as a funeral director on the south side of Chicago. Leak said that violence has become more random with children being struck by stray bullets and perpetrators of gun violence having no relationship or connection to the victims of their senseless acts. “There is no longer a relationship between the perpetrator and the victim,” said Leak. “It is random violence that plagues us now.” This was the first hearing that the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health has held on the topic of gun violence as a public health epidemic. To learn more and to watch a full video of the hearing visit www.energycommerce. house.gov.

National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Announces Organizational Evolution As a leading advocacy organization and change agent born of 32 years of service to the African American community, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) recently announced a major development – an organizational evolution to become a comprehensive advocacy, action and policy group that is moving beyond HIV/AIDs to address multiple health issues and disparities affecting African Americans. Moving forward, NBLCA will now be known as the National Black Leadership Commission on Health (NBLCH) Inc., furthering its mission of advocacy and empowerment to include eight key areas of disparities in Black health: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, sickle cell, diabetes and mental health. Each of these areas affect African Americans at vastly disproportionate levels in comparison to other racial/ethnic groups and thus NBLCH, or Black Health, was formed. “Championing Black health through advocacy, policy and action is the main goal of our newly-expanded organization,”

says C. Virginia Fields, president and CEO. “As NBLCA, we have had great success in helping to educate, mobilize and empower communities around HIV/ AIDS, and are now taking on the mantle of broader services to move beyond health disparity to achieve health equity for African Americans across the country.” The change comes after an intensive review and research effort by NBLCA’s leadership to delve into the health needs of African Americans and other marginalized groups as our culture and society continue to shift away from the issue. The results compelled NBLCA to re-evaluate its programs and mission to include expanded levels of service as well as a re-affirmation of its commitment to the health and well-being of African Americans

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overall. “With HIV/AIDS still a major health disparity and concern within the African American community, our fundamental commitment to this issue has not changed,” says the Honorable Johnny Ford, chairman of the board, NBLCH. “Given the degree of health disparities, and frankly despair, within communities of color as it relates to health, it’s only natural for us to take the skills, relationships and knowledge we have learned in the battle against HIV/AIDS to a larger platform—not just Black AIDS, but Black Health.” The new branding for the NBLCH includes a new logo and key communications elements across several areas, including the website. The new URL is www.NBLCH.org. The new logo

is in keeping with the tradition of the beloved NBLCA logo with a reference to the African kente cloth-inspired ribbon and wording that positions the organization as a health group, one that continues to fight the HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C crisis but also evolved to embrace Black health overall. Additional materials will be unveiled in the coming weeks to include a new brochure and refreshed social media channels. “The facts are sobering, African Americans are affected by diseases and other health challenges much more so than any other group,” says Dr. Bert Petersen, treasurer of the board and noted oncologist. “As an oncologist, treating and caring for women impacted by breast cancer, I am all too aware of the tremendous need for this level of education, advocacy and awareness. This is therefore much more than a name change, this is an institutional evolution that accurately reflects our status as a recognized, respected and valued leader in affecting change in policy, action and the conversation around Black health. And in the process, we are striving to transform lives.”

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NEWS

Early Life Environment May Lead to High Blood Pressure in Children

Cynthia Gordon (left) and Delayna Dobbins (right) work at Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center in the Domestic Violence Clinical Services program and are excited to once again be celebrating Domestic Violence Awareness Month for all of October. Photo Credit: Bridget Hatch

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recognized At South Side Community Service Center BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

During October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized across the country including in Chicago at the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center, 235 East 103rd Street, in Roseland. The Calumet Center offers Domestic Violence Clinical Services all year long for south side residents along with a variety of overlapping services at no cost to the client. The Domestic Violence Clinical Services offered at the Calumet Center are for survivors of partner abuse and their children and for teens and children who have witnessed domestic violence. Staff at the center help their domestic violence clients understand what domestic violence is and identify their needs when it comes to overcoming the domestic violence they have experienced. “The main focus of Metropolitan Family Services is to help the community and help families to thrive,” said Cynthia Gordon, clinical program supervisor at the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center. While Gordon oversees the domestic violence program at the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center, Delayna Dobbins is a licensed clinical social worker who provides direct one-on-one service for clients who have experienced domestic violence. “I do direct service, which means I come in direct contact with the people who are looking for help. We provide mental health counseling and domestic violence advocacy and counseling and we can receive referrals from people walking in off the street, people who are coming from the police department, from hospitals, and schools. We take referrals from anywhere and welcome anyone who has questions

about domestic violence,” said Dobbins. When Dobbins first meets a client who has experienced domestic violence, she immediately does a needs assessment to find out what obstacles the person may be facing when it comes to removing themselves from a dangerous situation or what resources they need to move forward from their experience. From there, she does everything in her power to meet those needs or connect the individual with another organization that can help. “When we do the intake, it’s more of a needs assessment. In addition to demographic information and contact information, we are learning about what this person needs. We are learning what their immediate needs are and what they are looking for whether that is counseling or support services,” said Dobbins. “Our services are all about support and empowerment and helping people in their time of need if that’s what they are looking for.” In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center will be hosting domestic violence education activities every week that will empower all staff members to be domestic violence advocates no matter what program they are working in at the Calumet Center. “Each year, we always have a particular theme and this year, our theme is Handling Domestic Violence. At our office, we have space in our lobby with all our domestic violence information so that people who come in for any other programs will be able to take advantage of our domestic violence information,” said Gordon. For more information on the services offered at the Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center, visit www.metrofamily.org. www.thechicagocitizen.com

Where a mother lives and the temperature outside while she is pregnant, among other environmental factors, can impact whether her child is prehypertensive or hypertensive during childhood, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Exposure to negative lifestyle factors in pregnancy, such as obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and alcohol and tobacco consumption have long been established as heart disease risk factors for mothers. Only in recent years have studies begun to link these risk factors to prehypertensive status in children and their likelihood of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure, later in life. The study included data from a total of 1,277 mother-child pairs from the Human Early-Life Exposome (HELIX) project, which pooled data of six European birth cohorts from the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Lithuania, Norway and Greece. The selected children were between the ages of 6 to 11, had stored blood and urine samples available and had no prior health problems. At the time of the examination, 10 percent of the children could be classified as prehypertensive or hypertensive. Researchers evaluated a total of 89 prenatal maternal exposures and 128 postnatal child exposures. Of these, four broader environmental factors were determined to influence blood pressure status in children: Built environment (where the mother was living during pregnancy), outdoor temperature, fish intake and exposure to chemicals. “This study is the first to simultaneously consider the possible effects of exposure to hundreds of environmental factors during early life on blood pressure in children,” said Charline Warembourg, PhD, the study’s main author from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). “Exposures were assessed through a mix of predictive modeling from home address and questionnaire and through determination of biological samples from the mother and child.” Mothers who lived in a walkable environment with access to green spaces, shops, restaurants and public transportation during pregnancy were associated with normal blood pressure in their children. Alternatively, the mothers who did not live in an urban or highly walkable environment had higher blood pressure. The researchers hypothesized that the lower blood pressure that resulted from living in an urban setting was due to the higher amount of physical activity during pregnancy.

A recent study is the first to simultaneously consider the possible effects of exposure to hundreds of environmental factors during early life on blood pressure in children.

Exposure to a higher outdoor temperature during the time of the blood pressure assessment was associated with lower diastolic blood pressure in children. Outdoor temperature has been proven in previous studies to be a known environmental factor to affect blood pressure in both adults and children. Both low and high fish intake during pregnancy were associated with an increase in blood pressure in children. While the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are beneficial for overall cardiovascular health, fish contaminated by chemicals or metals could reduce any positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) concentrations – a chemical found in various consumer plastics – during pregnancy resulted in higher blood pressure in children, as did exposure to perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) concentrations – a chemical found in cosmetics, household cleaners or clothing. Children who had been exposed to copper during childhood also had a higher blood pressure. “In this study, the researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of the association of early-life environmental exposures with blood pressure in children,” said Andrea A. Baccarelli, MD, PhD, chair and Leon Hess professor of environmental health sciences at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in an accompanying editorial comment. “Due to the innovation shown by the researchers, this study provides a model that may greatly advance investigations of the influences of environmental exposures on human health.” This study has several limitations, including exposure misclassification and the small sample size given the large number of exposures investigated. While the present study remains at risk of false positives or negatives, it highlights that environmental exposures early in life have potentially important effects on blood pressure in children.

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BUSINESS McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Movement & YWCA USA Join Forces to Close Entrepreneurship Knowledge Gap for Rising Moguls

McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, recently announced its dynamic yearlong commitment to YWCA USA to expand its Women’s Empowerment 360 (WE 360) program. WE 360, powered by Black & Positively Golden, is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs. Those interested can visit ywca. org/McDWE360 today to register.

McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, recently announced its dynamic yearlong commitment to YWCA USA to expand its Women’s Empowerment 3600 (WE 3600) program. WE 3600, powered by Black & Positively Golden, is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs. McDonald’s support of this empowering program will expose minority women to curricula needed to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors. The brand’s alliance also will enhance YWCA’s ability to support successful women entrepreneurs and womenowned businesses. The six-week classes are offered in select markets and open to women, including McDonald’s restaurant crew and managers. Beginning November, courses will take place in 14 markets, including Birmingham, Charleston, Chicago, Delaware, Greensboro, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, Rockford, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. Classes are open to women of all socio-economic backgrounds. Those interested can visit ywca.org/McDWE360 today to register. “As part of our longstanding commitment to the African-American community, we are excited to continue the Black & Positively Golden movement with an expanded

dedication to YWCA, an organization that shares McDonald’s core values,” said Lizette Williams, head of cultural engagement & experiences, McDonald’s USA. “With YWCA’s focus on women entrepreneurs and McDonald’s support of minorities in business, the partnership is a great fit and we’re thrilled to extend our collaboration nationally.” Like YWCA USA, being an active member in the communities McDonald’s serves has been fundamental to its business since inception. Additionally, diversifying entrepreneurship is paramount for the corporation. “I’m proud to be part of a global enterprise that values entrepreneurship and giving back to our communities,” said Tanya Hill-Holliday, Northeast Zone Vice Chair of the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association and the company’s first African-American female franchisee in the City of Philadelphia. “As a brand, McDonald’s has been very impactful in my journey to becoming an entrepreneur. I started out working part-time as a restaurant crew person, went on to work for the corporation and now own nine stores.” Hill-Holliday is one of 200 African-American McDonald’s franchisee entities who represent more than 1,300 restaurants nationwide. Their contributions help the company further its economic impact and commitment to diversity. McDonald’s and its franchisees hire from within the community and have multicultural suppliers who provide goods for millions of restaurant guests each day.

“We are excited that McDonald’s has chosen to extend its partnership with us as the WE 3600 program moves into its second year,” said Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA USA. “Our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. We envision a world of opportunity for women. At YWCA, we know that having the proper tools and support to succeed in business is vital for women seeking economic security.” McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden is a new movement designed to uplift communities and shine a brilliant light on Black excellence through empowerment, entrepreneurship and education. It highlights all things positive and focuses on stories of truth, power and pride. The Black & Positively Golden movement also has supported several empowering initiatives this year. For example, McDonald’s presence at the recent Essence Festival primarily focused on celebrating entrepreneurship, while the brand’s 14th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has been raising funds to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. In addition, Black & Positively Golden is providing scholarships to foster educational empowerment among HBCU students through its partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund. For more information on McDonald’s new Black & Positively Golden movement, follow @wearegolden on Instagram. For more information about WE 3600, powered by Black & Positively Golden, visit ywca.org/ McDWE360.

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Illinois Affected by June Severe Storms and Flooding Illinois businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding on June 26-28, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced recently. Pilkerton made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. JB Pritzker on Sept. 20, 2019 requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Cook and Will counties and the adjacent counties of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake and McHenry in Illinois and Lake County in Indiana. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Illinois with the most effective and customerfocused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans,” said Pilkerton. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”

SBA’s Customer Service Representatives will be available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications. The Center is located in the following community and is open as indicated: Cook County Village of Steger Community Center 3501 Hopkins Avenue Steger, IL 60475 *This office opened on Tuesday, Oct. 1 Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed: Sunday Closed: Monday, Oct.14. (ColumbusDay) Closes: Thursday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Indique Hair recently launched its Remix Collection. This collection is Vietnamese hair that has been machine drawn to ensure that all the cuticles are aligned in the same direction. Starting at $45, the Remix Collection will be offered in 2.8 oz with lengths that range from 10” to 24” with prices starting at $45 for 10 inches and $115 for 24 inches. The Remix collection is for women who’ve purchased “Brazilian” and “Malaysian” hair and can be found online only at indiqueremix.com. The Remix Collection offers two texturesBody Wave and Relaxed Wavy. “We are Remixing the way we think about hair with our new innovation collection, Indique Remix. We plan to add fun new textures and products to this line while continuing to help women elevate their style more affordably,” says Ericka Dotson, co-founder and creative director of Indique Hair.

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Get Back in Your Favorite Jeans With These Weight Loss Tips StatePoint - Do you have a favorite pair of jeans sitting in your closet with the hopes that one day they will fit again? You’re not alone! American women want to lose an average of 16.8 pounds to fit into their favorite pair of jeans and nearly 39 percent say they like to keep jeans in their closet that don’t fit to motivate them to lose weight, according to a survey by Nutrisystem. And while trying on jeans that don’t fit from the back of your closet or even a new pair at the store can be frustrating, being equipped with the right tips can help you get on the weight loss track and back in those jeans. 1. Eat Smart and Often. Aim to eat smaller meals every two to three hours, six times a day so that you don’t binge or overdo it. You’ll feel full and satisfied, which will help you make smarter choices. 2. Keep the Good Stuff Where You Can See it. It may sound overly simple but it’s true, you are more likely to eat healthy foods if you put them in a visible, easy-to-reach location. And for the fridge? Don’t put your fruits and veggies in the produce bin! The middle shelf is the sweet spot. That’s where to keep your celery, carrots, apples, oranges and all that good stuff. 3. Don’t Go It Alone. Losing weight isn’t exactly a cakewalk. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. Find a weight loss plan that works for you and fits in with your lifestyle. Programs like Nutrisystem ensure you feel satisfied throughout the day and take the guesswork out of dieting, making it easier to stick with the plan and drop those pounds. 4. Drink Up. Hunger and thirst are easily confused, so stay hydrated. But don’t make the mistake of drinking your calories,” says Courtney McCormick, dietitian at Nutrisystem. Opt for water. If you’re looking for a more flavorful option, add fresh fruit slices, a few squeezes of lemon or some sprigs of mint leaves. 5. Find Your Routine and Stick With it. It’s important to make a plan for what you’ll eat and when you’ll exercise each week. Carve out part of your day that works for your schedule and

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