Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly
Published: February 18, 2015
CHICAGO, IL (February 18, 2015) Bitter cold temperatures pose a serious threat to health and safety for older adults. In response to forecasted over night freezing temperatures Oak Street Health community centers will serve as warming centers for older adults to ensure that seniors are safe, warm and have access to resources and medical services.Urges Residents to take Safety Precautions during these frigid temperatures
On Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th, from 9am to 5pm all seven Oak Street Health community centers in Portage Park, Edgewater, Bronzeville, Ashburn, Avalon Park, Berwyn and Blue Island will be open to all seniors as warming centers offering free coffee, hot chocolate, tea and entertainment for seniors.
Oak Street Health is a Chicago-based health care company that provides medical, dental, and social services to seniors on Medicare.
To learn more about Oak Street Health please visit www.oakstreethealth.com or call 773-326-4093
Oak Street Health Locations: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
Portage Park 4848 W. Irving Park Chicago, IL 60641 773-724-6200
Edgewater 1541 W. Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60660 773-250-5222
Ashburn 3348 W. 87th Street Chicago, IL 60652 773-768-4471
Avalon Park1715 E. 95th Street Chicago, IL 60617 773-768-4437
Bronzeville 4318 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60609 773-285-9304
Berwyn 7000 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-8090
Blue Island 3046 W. 127th Street Blue Island, IL 60406 708-377-7920
Keywords: cold weather, health, safety, seniors
Posted in Community Highlights
Keywords:
Elders, Health, Seniors, Warming Centers, Weather
Posted in Community Highlights