
Partners: Swedish Hospital & Great Lakes Clinical Trials
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce has launched the Andersonville Cares Initiative to keep our community safe throughout what will be a very long winter. We anticipate a lot of folks will be facing different forms of depression and anxiety around the election, seasonal change, holidays, and more. We want to provide information to both businesses and residents that help connect them with mental health resources, flu shots, and COVID testing in the Andersonville Area.
Flu Shots
Flu Basics
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. (Centers for Disease Control)
- Flu season typically starts in the fall and peaks in January or February.
- Getting a flu shot is your best protection against the flu.
If you have symptoms of flu and are worried about your illness contact your health care provider. Certain people are at greater risk of serious flu-related complications (including young children, elderly persons, pregnant women and people with certain long-term medical conditions). (A full list of people at higher risk of flu related complications is available at People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications.)
Flu signs and symptoms usually include fever and respiratory symptoms, such as cough and runny nose, and possibly other symptoms, such as body aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. For more helpful advice and a national perspective on preparations for the 2019-2020 flu season, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as www.flu.gov.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is hosting over 50 community flu clinics where Chicago residents can get their annual flu shot at no cost regardless of their immigration status. If you have insurance, please bring a copy of your insurance card. Walk-ins are welcome and the pre-registration page is coming soon.
11/11 : 12-6PM
11/12 : 12-6PM
11/14 : 9AM-3PM
Other Options:
There are a number of nearby NorthShore/Swedish Immediate Care Clinics offering walk-in flu shots.
Additionally, community members can get a flu vaccination shot by visiting a Swedish Primary Care Physician (PCP) or our GMP Pharmacy on Swedish Hospital’s Campus:
- To find a primary care physician, please call 773-878-6888
- Flu shots at our GMP Pharmacy are available by appointment Monday – Friday from noon to 5PM. Appointments can be booked at 773-989-3980.
Walgreens on Clark and Catalpa
Website and appointment information
Print Vaccine Consent Form Here
Howard Brown Health Center
https://howardbrown.org/service/primary-care/
Swedish Hospital/ The Clark
theclarkmed.com

Keep Andersonville COVID-Safe with Great Lakes Clinical Trials
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Great Lakes Clinical Trials, is broadening access to COVID-19 screening, antibody testing, and guidance for necessary care for bar and restaurant folks. Testing will be done at Great Lakes Clinical Trials located at 5113 N Clark. Walk-ins welcome
November Dates | 23
December Dates | 7 & 21
Testing site | Great Lakes Clinical Trials | 5113 N Clark Street
Sign Up Here | Print out flyer here for your staff
Additional Resources:
COVID testing in the 40th Ward – FREE outdoor COVID testing is available at 2322 W Peterson Avenue. To make an appointment, visit Prism Health Lab’s website, call 800-325-1812. Flu vaccinations are also available for $20 with insurance.
Swedish Hospital COVID Safety Ambassador Toolkit – Free Sharable Resources
Our new COVID Safety Ambassador toolkit contains resources you can use to help spread the word on safety. Select from a variety of materials including Facebook Frames, Infographics, Animated GIFs and more to help your community understand safety recommendations and make smart decisions about COVID risk. For example, I just signed the COVID Safety Promise, to symbolically pledge my adherence to key safety guidelines. You can sign the promise today and urge others to do the same.
You can share this information by:
- Posting graphics on social media, including your Facebook pages and groups
- Emailing or texting infographics to friends, family and associates
- Sharing information during a video call
- Printing an image to display in your window
- Emailing the toolkit link to influencers in your community
Stress and Anxiety Management Resources within our Network
We anticipate a lot of folks will be facing different forms of depression and anxiety around the election, seasonal change, holidays, and more. We want to provide information to both businesses and residents that help connect them with mental health resources, flu shots, and COVID testing in the Andersonville Area.
**Dr. Fyeqa Sheikh, Psy.D of Swedish Hospital to discuss managing stress and anxiety.
MENTAL HEALTH
Depression and Anxiety can be debilitating especially during high stress times like seasonal changes, elections, holidays, navigating a pandemic, and other high stress factors. Below are some of your local resources that you can reach out to for the support you need.
Andersonville Behavioral Health | abhchicago.com
Andersonville Psychology | andersonvillepsychology.com
Art & Soul | artandsoulchicago.com
Bonn Wade LCSW | wadebonn@gmail.com
Caroline Steelberg, Psy.D. | carolinesteelberg.com
Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling – Northside chicagocenterforrelationshipcounseling.com
Andersonville Psychology | andersonvillepsychology.com
Chicago Therapy Collective | chicagotherapycollective.org
Jon Chencinski, LCSW | jonc431@yahoo.com
IntraSpectrum Counseling | intraspectrum-chicago.com
Revolution Counseling & Wellness | revolutioncw.com
Sara Dittoe Barrett, PhD | sdbarrettphd.com
SpringPsych Services LLC | springpsychservices.com
Starla Sholl, LCSW, PC | starlasholl.com
Trilogy Behavioral Health | trilogyinc.org
Valerie Friedlander Coaching | Valeriefriedlander.com
Whole Hearted Psychotherapy | Jacques Gourguechon, LPC wholeheartedtherapy.net
ALTERNATIVE HEALING
Andersonville Cryotherapy & Athletic Recovery Center | andersonvillecryotherapy.com
CBD Kratom Andersonville | 5303 N Clark Street
cbdkratomchicago.com
Dispensary 33 | dispensary33.com
Opalek Frontier, Inc: The Center | terryopalek.com | michaelfrontier.com
The Sacred Ways: Dave Rasmussen, Reiki Practitioner | Thesacredways.com
Whole Body Kinetics | wholebodykinetics.com
MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Bender Martial Arts and Fitness | bendermartialarts.com
EKF Martial Arts | ekfmartialarts.com
Olympic Karate of Chicago | Olympickarateofchicago.com
MASSAGE THERAPY
Bless This Body | blessthisbody.com
Marilyn Fumagalli, Massage Therapist, Facelift Massage Specialist
marilynfumagalli.amtamembers.com
Revive Massage Therapy & MedSpa | Revivemassagechicago.com
PERSONAL TRAINING/GYMS
Bezz Training | Bezztraining.com
Cheetah Gym | cheetahgym.com
Hardware Crossfit | hardwarecrossfit.com
Orange Shoe Personal Fitness-Andersonville orangeshoe.com/chicagoandersonville
Powered by Movement Crossfit | Pxmcrossfit.com
Heather Riordan Wellness | Facebook@HeatherRiordanWellness
PILATES
Sirron Pilates Studio | Sirronpilates.com
YOGA
Be Yoga Andersonville | hotyogachicago.com
Metro Yoga Chicago | Metroyogachicago.com
Yoga Tree | yogatreechicago.com
Swedish Hospital Programs
Pathways – The Violence Prevention Program was renamed Pathways to signify that we are walking beside survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault. Learn more: https://www.swedishcovenant.org/community/pathways-program