Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly

Published: February 18, 2015

Oak Street Health Serves as Warming Centers for the Elderly

Urges Residents to take Safety Precautions during these frigid temperatures

CHICAGO, IL (January 5, 2015) Bitter cold temperatures pose a serious threat to health and safety for older adults. In response to forecasted over night freezing temperatures Oak Street Health community centers will serve as warming centers for older adults to ensure that seniors are safe, warm and have access to resources and medical services.

On Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19^th, from 9am to 5pm all seven Oak Street Health community centers in Portage Park, Edgewater, Bronzeville, Ashburn, Avalon Park, Berwyn and Blue Island will be open to all seniors as warming centers offering free coffee, hot chocolate, tea and entertainment for seniors.

Oak Street Health is a Chicago-based health care company that provides medical, dental, and social services to seniors on Medicare.

To learn more about Oak Street Health please visit www.oakstreethealth.com or call 773-326-4093

Oak Street Health Locations: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

Portage Park 4848 W. Irving Park Chicago, IL 60641 773-724-6200

Edgewater 1541 W. Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60660 773-250-5222

Ashburn 3348 W. 87^th Street Chicago, IL 60652 773-768-4471

Avalon Park1715 E. 95^th Street Chicago, IL 60617 773-768-4437

Bronzeville 4318 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60609 773-285-9304

Berwyn 7000 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-8090

Blue Island 3046 W. 127^th Street Blue Island, IL 60406 708-377-7920

Keywords: cold weather, health, safety, seniors