All Entries by Sherri McGinnis González

March 24, 2014

Tuesday: Kids to taste celery as ‘food-of-the-month’ for health

Kids learn about healthy eating and the importance of exercise.

ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes diagram

March 12, 2014

Transition to ICD-10 may cause information, financial losses for providers

UIC web tool identifies problem codes for reimbursement of health care

Bottle with skull and crossbones label

March 10, 2014

Poison centers benefit patients, reduce medical costs, study finds

Illinois hospitals could save $34.6 million by using centers’ assistance

Young woman gets her head shaved

February 25, 2014

Hair not there after fundraiser to fight cancer

Volunteers shave heads to raise money for pediatric cancer research

Lisa Powell

February 25, 2014

The impact of public policy on behavior

UIC Distinguished Researcher of the Year Lisa Powell

February 19, 2014

THURSDAY: Shaving heads to fight cancer

Going bald for a great cause

colorful children's breakfast cereal

December 17, 2013

TV ads nutritionally unhealthy for kids, study finds

Most food marketed on children’s programs high in fats, sugars, sodium

December 13, 2013

Charity delivers holiday gifts to hospitalized children Monday

Organization provides smiles to children suffering with life-threatening illnesses

cigarette box labeled "poison" in front of a chest x-ray

November 26, 2013

Graphic cigarette pack warnings reduce smoking rates

Number of Canadian smokers dropped after new labels, researchers say

Livia Villarreal making crafts

November 26, 2013

Children’s Hospital celebrates Thanksgiving a little early

“Great food, great joy and many, many hugs” for patients, families

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