No images? Click here Lawndale Christian Fitness Center celebrated Christmas with its Silver Sneakers members Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthJanuary marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. Over 14,000 women receive a cervical cancer diagnosis in the U.S. each year, often without early symptoms. Detect signs early through regular checkups, HPV tests, and Pap screenings. If it's time for your screening, schedule an appointment with your care team today! Get Help to Quit SmokingSmoking stands as the leading preventable cause of death and disease. Smoking is a harmful habit that significantly affects the brain, lungs, and heart, increasing the likelihood of health complications like lung disease, heart attacks, and cancer. By quitting smoking, individuals potentially add up to a decade to their life expectancy. Seeking support from your care team, family, and friends can make quitting easier. Reach out to your care team today for assistance and resources as you start or continue your path to quit smoking. The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is a great and free resource for people who want to quit smoking! Call 1-800-784-8937. Our next session will take place on January 30th, 2024 in the Skyline Conference Room Get to Know Our ProvidersNicole Chin, MDNicole Chin, MD, a graduate of Rosalind Franklin Medical School, joined Lawndale Christian Health Center after experiencing it as a medical student and being assigned shifts at our Ogden site. In her three months at Lawndale, she appreciates the team's care and commitment. Motivated by a desire for lasting connections with patients, she values family medicine for allowing her to care for individuals through all stages of life. Nicole shares, "I really wanted to be in a space where I could get to know my patients in a long-term way." Nicole's day-to-day involves patient-focused active listening, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient comfort. The mission to love God and people resonates deeply with her, helping her navigate challenges. The most rewarding aspect of her job is bringing laughter and comfort to her patients, making the exam room more relaxed and enjoyable. She says, “Loving God and knowing that he loves me helps me to love others better.” Want to join our team? We're Hiring! Current job openings include: Billing Clerk, Inpatient Care Intern, Interpreter and more. Click here to learn more and apply! Job Opportunities at LCHCExplore exciting career opportunities available at Lawndale Christian Health Center! From roles like IT Support Technician and Interpreter to Mobile Health Assistant and Café Assistant, we offer a range of positions to match diverse skills and interests. Whether your passion lies in clinical, administrative, or café services, you can contribute to enhancing your community. Employees enjoy competitive benefits along with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be part of a team making a positive impact! Visit our employment opportunities page. Warm up at GTC this winterVisit greentomatocafe.org for more. 2 Corinthians 5:17 "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" What's happening in Lawndale? Check out our community events calendar! PHOTO CREDIT: Bernardo Barrios |