Saturday, June 9, 2018

4-Men Health Fair, Dr. Pilar Guerrero, Health Services, Bilingual Services, Sponsors

         IN CHARGE: Dr. Pilar Guerrero will be the Lead physician at the Little Village 4-Men Health and Wellness Fair.  The event will be on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at New Life Church auditorium, 2657 S. Lawndale Ave., starting at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Little Village Community
Dr. Pilar Guerrero
Council in partnership with the Cook County Health & Hospital System hosts this event.
        DR. GUERRERO’S bio is as follows: “She was born in Mexico City and raised in Chicago. She earned a bachelor’s degree in science, majoring in Nursing, Spanish Language and Literature. After practicing nursing for 6 years, she decided to further her education and earned her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School.
        DR. GUERRERO completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital New York and proceeded to do a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Currently Dr. Guerrero is an Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College and has been working at Cook County (Stroger) Hospital Emergency Department for the last 16 years.
        COOK COUNTY County Hospital treats patients from many countries, many who are limited in English proficiency and speak Spanish. During Dr. Guerrero’s time at Cook County she taught medical Spanish to students, residents, and faculty, and rendered care to the large population of underserved patients. 
        MENTORING students at various levels (high school to junior faculty) is another role she takes seriously. Dr. Guerrero participates in Community Outreach Programs such as Health/Wellness Fairs, and city-wide events like NATO Summit, marathons, post-Katrina assistance, rural health in Honduras and has given several press interviews for our Spanish speaking residents; most recently on the Opioid Crisis.     
       SHE IS ALSO an active member of Illinois Emergency Response Team (IMERT). Her drive is
the inequity and disparities in healthcare, and she aims to close this gap by teaching students and caring for patients. Dr. Guerrero is a board member of MOLA (Medical Organization for Latino Advancement) and active member of the planning committee for NHMA (National Hispanic Medical Organization), and through these organizations she continues to participate in the growth of Latinos in healthcare”. Dr. Guerrero gives of herself unselfishly and is highly respected.
       MEN ONLY: It is a proven fact that men are reluctant to see a doctor when they are sick. Men must be encouraged or pushed by their wife, children, or a family member to make an appointment to visit a doctor. Many times, that visit is too late.
        WE URGE ALL men in Little Village to take advantage of the opportunity to get a FREE examination at the 4-Men Health & Wellness Fair. The health examination may help you understand the condition of your physical health. Please mark your calendar and come to the Health Fair.  Bring all the men in your family. Your health is your wealth.
       ES UN HECHO comprobado que los hombres son necios a ir a ver a un médico cuando están enfermos. Los hombres deben ser alentados o empujados por su esposa, hijos o un miembro de la f
amilia para programar una cita para visitar a un médico. A veces la urgencia es demasiado tarde.
        INVITAMOS a todos los hombres de La Villita a aprovechar esta oportunidad de obtener un examen GRATUITO en la Feria de salud y bienestar para hombres. Este examen de salud puede ayudarlo a conocer la condición de su salud. Marque su calendario y venga a la Feria de Salud y traiga a todos los hombres de su familia. Tu salud es tu riqueza, cuídala!
       SERVICIOS/SERVICES AT the Health Fair are:
   • Examen renal completo gratuito
   • Examen de visión y audición   • Examen dental y pie
   • Educación de apoplejía y pruebas rápidas de VIH
   • Presión sanguínea, azúcar en la sangre, extracción de sangre [si es
      necesario].
   • Sorteo gratuito, fruta, almuerzo de cortesía y obsequios de "bolsas de     
      golosinas".
   • Asistencia Bilingüe. ENTRADA GRATIS
Free Comprehensive Kidney Screening
Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Blood Draw [if necessary].
Vision & Hearing Screening
Stroke Education & HIV Rapid Testing
Dental & Foot Screening & Hands Only CPR Demonstrations
Free raffle, fruit, complimentary lunch and “goody-bag” giveaways.
Bilingual Assistance
                                                         SPONSORS: 
El Milagro, Don Pepe Restaurant, Cook County Health & Hospital System, National Kidney Foundation, RE/Max Loyalty Mark Santoyo, Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club, Sam's Club, Sen. Steve Landek 
                                    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 773/522-2552