Commissioner Choucair prescribes a new strategy for Chicago health

Aug. 23, 2011
The lack of access to fresh food is especially critical in certain Chicago neighborhoods – mostly poor and black. Many U.S. cities reflect said racial and economic disparities in public health issues.

Emanuel proposes city wellness plan to cut health costs

Dec. 20, 2010
Rahm Emanuel says if he becomes mayor, he’d encourage city employees to get healthier. He says that could save the city millions of dollars. Emanuel says he’d tailor a new city wellness program on ones run by companies like Johnson & Johnson.