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Below are some reliable online resources that cover different health topics, as well as some general health resources.

Please note: These links to other sites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. 91°µÍø Student Health Services bears no responsibility for the quality of information provided through other sites and computer systems. Neither 91°µÍø, Student Health Services, or the Division of Student Affairs endorse these organizations or the positions they may take on various issues.

Need to find a health center near you? Visit these websites to search for federally funded, free, low-cost, or sliding scale health center near you.

Need resources for affordable health insurance and medications? Visit these websites to understand your options. 

Helpful Links

Alcohol, Drug, and Other Substance Abuse

Resources:

• : Facts on drugs and how they abuse your body.
• : Information on where to find treatment, links and brochures.
• A federal resource on decreasing your drinking or quitting drinking altogether. Gives safe drinking tips.
• : Explains the legalization of cannabis in the state of Illinois and the new policies in place.
• . A Narcotics Anonymous meeting search tool for Illinois meetings.
• . Drug and alcohol addiction resources in Illinois. 

Eating Disorders

Resources:

• : Provides information about treatment, diagnosis, and coping with eating disorders from various sources.
• : Online database of all eating disorder resources in the U.S.
• : General resources and tips on addressing eating disorders. 

Food Safety

Resources:

• : Federal food safety information including how to avoid food poisoning, storing and preparing foods, and recall information.
• : Local food safety information.

General Health

Resources:

• : National health information and resources.
• : Chicago health and wellness services, alerts and news.
• : U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
• : General health information.
• : Prevention based health resources.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health

Resources:

• : Local and public LGBTQ healthcare resources by state.
• : Find health services by state.
• : Transgender education and support.
• : LGBT health center based in Cook County.

Medicaid

Resources:

• : Apply for and manage healthcare, food and cash assistance benefits.
• : Offers assistance applying for Medicaid to speakers of English, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.
• : Offers assistance applying for Medicaid to speakers of English, Urdu, Spanish, Dari, Pashto and Arabic.

Men's Health

Resources:

• : Men’s health information by topic.
• : General men’s health information. 

Mental Health

Resources:

• : Local mental health agencies and centers in the Chicago area.
• 91°µÍø Student Counseling Services: Located in Building B.
• : U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources national hotlines and news surrounding mental health.
• : National mental health services locator.

Nutrition

Resources:

• : Information from the federal government on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers by topic.

Quitting Smoking/Vaping

Resources:

• : Local smoking cessation resources.
• : Local smoking cessation resources.
• : National resources on quitting smoking.

SADDVS 

Resources:

• : Comprehensive list of most agencies in the Chicago area that specifically work with survivors of SADDVS.
• 91°µÍø K(NO)W More Campaign: A team committed to providing significant support and resources to those impacted by sexual violence, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Sexual Health 

Resources:

• : Information on treatment, symptoms, and resources.
• : Topics include pregnancy and HIV, viral hepatitis, and STI prevention.
• : Local Cook County STI clinic hours, locations, and information.

Women's Health

Resources:

• : Comprehensive list of women’s health topics and federal resources available.
• : Offers a variety of services offered on an affordable sliding scale. Services include gynecology, counseling and trans services. 

Community Clinics

Resources:

• Tapestry 360 Health: Address 3737 W. Lawrence Ave, (773) 366-7777.
• Howard Brown Health Center: 6500 N. Clark St, (773) 564-4156.
• Asian Human Services Family Center: 4740 N. Clark St, (773) 761-0300.
• Payment is on a sliding scale for clinics.

Lab Work

Resources:

• Quest Diagnostics: 4801 W. Peterson Ave, (773) 777-0154.
• Multiple locations throughout the city and suburbs.

X-Ray 

Resources:

• Jefferson Park Medical Center: 5502 N. Menard, (773) 736-3770, cost $50.
• MRI Lincoln Imaging Center: 4941 N. Kedzie Ave, (773) 362-5011, cost $80.

Eye Exam

Resources:

• Walmart Vison Center: 3626 Touhy Ave, 847-983-1409
• Affordable vison care