From the Experts
We are working hard to ensure all people have equal access to the care people need, when they need it. Sometimes that care comes in the form of information. This blog is intended to help you find health tips, answers to questions about mental illness, parenting tips, our thoughts on social issues, and more.
Managing Your Diabetes Through What You Eat
March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme is “Food Connects Us.” The foods we eat impact our health in many ways, including how we manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Together, we can focus on the role of diet in managing and preventing diabetes.
All In For PCH 2025 Raises Over $203,000 to Support Whole-Person Care
On Saturday, February 22, Pillars Community Health (PCH) hosted its annual All In For PCH gala at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge, raising $203,000 to support its mission of providing whole-person care to individuals and families in need.
Why Recovery is Possible for You—Today and Every Day
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans experience a substance use disorder (SUD). As part of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, PCH is bringing awareness to the possibility of living a fulfilling life in recovery.
Why The Big Game Doesn’t Need Alcohol to Be Fun
You’ve worked hard on your path to sobriety, and you deserve to enjoy watching the Big Game without alcohol. Whether you’re at a bar or someone’s home, the temptation to drink may arise because others around you are doing so.
Talking to Your Teen About Safe Relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and the 2025 theme, “Respect That,” focuses on the importance of respect in all relationships.
How Your Child Should Be Taking Care of Their Teeth
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! While your kids are busy exchanging Valentine’s Day cards and treats, it’s a great time to focus on how they can take care of their teeth—not just this month, but every day, twice a day.
Preventive Care and the Secret Santa Program
Pillars Community Health (PCH) is proud to connect the families we serve with the Rotary Club of La Grange’s Secret Santa Program.
Dental Accessibility Improvements at Pillars Community Health
In September 2024, Pillars Community Health (PCH) proudly opened a new integrated health center at 321 North La Grange Road in La Grange Park. This state-of-the-art facility brings behavioral health, medical, and dental services together under one roof, making it easier for patients to access comprehensive, whole-person care.