Welcome to Healthy East Chicago Health East Chicago is a center also known as HEC and it’s a multi-agency facility that provides an array of services to meet the needs of the East Chicago community. The HEC facility was incorporated in 1997 as a not-for-profit, 501 C3 corporation. Our program is a result of collaboration and partnership between Healthy East Chicago, Inc., St. Catherine Hospital and the City of East Chicago. As of September 1st, 2004, HEC became a self-supporting entity. With over 30,000 Square feet of facilities, HEC offers a variety of health and human services under one roof. HEC provides a number of monthly health education and screening programs sponsored by a variety of community agencies. Other programs cover a wide range of subjects designed to help our community grow, share and learn. Program topics include:
• Aging • AIDS and HIV Awareness • Alcohol Awareness • Allergy and Asthma • Age-appropriate exercise programs • Arthritis • Breastfeeding • Blood Disorders–Leukemia, Sickle Cell Anemia • Cancer • Child Abuse Prevention • Diabetes • Diet and Nutrition • Immunization • Mental Health • New Mother Topics • Safety for Children • Safety for the Workplace • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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