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April 7, 2021

April is Stress Awareness Month

“Stress is just a normal part of life,” says common wisdom. Unfortunately, during the coronavirus pandemic, stress among U.S. adults hasn’t been just “normal” – it has quadrupled, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). “During the pandemic, about four in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder …... Read More
April 22, 2020

About Face: Face Mask Use During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Many people continue to ask whether they should be wearing a face mask to filter out germs right now. What types of face mask should we choose is another question. How do we make them, care for them, and properly use them: There are a LOT of questions in our communities because few of us... Read More
March 27, 2020

More COVID-19 Resources

Family Home Health Network COVID-19 overview Flyer Learn what we are doing to keep you and our staff safe. Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) COVID-19 FAQs The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) addresses some frequently asked questions about COVID-19. IDPH what-to-do if you or a loved one suspects or is diagnosed with COVID-19 Learn... Read More
March 27, 2020

Staying safe and healthy at home: Helping reduce your risk for the Coronavirus

Since March 20, the governor of Illinois put in place specific social distancing requirements, to help flatten the curve to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This includes large-scale measures like canceling group events and closing public spaces, such as libraries and schools.  It also includes closing restaurants, bars, gyms, retail stores, and asking people... Read More