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Michael Benjamin Younan, born in Beirut, Lebanon in January 3, 1976, is an American politician (he is currently an Illinois' 9th Congressional District candidate), Businessman, and Medical Administrator.

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[edit] Education

Younan attended Newton Bateman Elementary School and then graduated Theodore Roosevelt High School 1994. He has a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Northeastern Illinois University and is currently postponing completion of a MBA while campaigning for office.

[edit] Military Service

Michael Benjamin Younan is a United States Air Force veteran of eight years. During his military career, Younan was awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster,two Achievement Medals, a Good Conduct Medal, and was promoted below the zone to the rank of Senior Airman. Amn Younan had assignments at the following bases: Basic Training - Lackland AFB San Antonio, TX, Optometry Apprentice Training - Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, Kadena Air Base (Aerospace Medicine Squadron) Okinawa, Japan, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Beale AFB (9th Reconnassaince Wing) Yuba City, CA. In 1997, Michael was named the Pacific Air Forces Airman of the Year and was the runner up for the Air Force Airman of the Year.

[edit] Family History

Although Younan was born in Lebanon, his parents Benjamin and Sue fled Beirut to Athens, Greece when he was 2 months old, during the Lebanese Civil War. The move was made for the safety of their children. At the time, Younan had three sisters, Josephine, Madeline, and Noreen. The family arrived in Chicago, Illinois when he was 10 months old, in October 1976. His brother John was born at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago on March 28, 1977.

Michael is now married to his wife Sonya, and they have three daughters; Jasmyne Nicole, Alexys Natalia, and Isabella Marie.

[edit] Business

While working as an administrator at a retina practice, Michael was given the opportunity to begin exploring and furthering the possibilities of Retinalysis.com. After months of research and collaboration, Retinalysis.com was developed to streamline patient care services to diabetics with eye diseases. Many physicians enjoy such a service because of the high percentage of noncompliant diabetic patients. This process involves the installation of non-mydriatic cameras in other medical specialties that have a high diabetic volume. The camera is then networked to the website www.retinalysis.com where a contracted retinal specialist interprets and grades retinal photographs.

Michael was also tasked to begin a home health care agency, and has developed United Home Healthcare. The company is in the beginning stages of development.

Michael also founded American Clinical Supplies, Inc in February 2005. American Clinical Supplies, Inc (ACS Pharmaceuticals) markets and distributes pharmaceutical products both commercially available and compounded.

In 2007, Michael founded Vision America Eye Care Center. The company provides examinations and treatments for glaucoma, dry eyes, diabetics, macular degeneration, hypertensive retinopathy, and other eye diseases. The company also provides competitive pricing for a wide variety of eye wear and contact lenses. The company is currently doing busienss at 5301 W. Touhy Skokie, IL, 847-983-8777 and has plans to open many locations throughout Chicago and the Suburbs.

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