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New program from Lurie brings a neighborhood restaurant focus to diabetes prevention
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
As the rate of diabetes rises in Chicago, one neighborhood stands out in particular: Belmont Cragin.
But community health organizations in the Northwest Side neighborhood have a new partner in the battle against the disease – local restaurants.
A new dining effort helps residents make sustainable lifestyle changes to reverse the impact of diabetes ... and it’s caught the attention of one local hospital.
WBEZ's Adora Namigadde has the dish. Host: Mary Dixon