CommunityHealth

CommunityHealth has had an eventful March so far! Here’s a look at what our Outreach Team has been up to: - We held our first Polish Patient Advisory Council meeting at our headquarters - Our team set up an informational booth at the Ecuadorian Consulate to share resources and raise awareness about CommunityHealth - We hosted our Spanish Patient Advisory Council meeting at our headquarters And we had the pleasure of honoring our walking challenge winner with an award!

Join us for a three-hour pottery wheel workshop at?Penguin Foot Pottery! An instructor will guide you through the steps of working with clay on the potter’s wheel. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing and is structured for first time students, but all skill levels are welcome. Each student can keep their favorite piece to be glazed and fired if they choose! All proceeds go directly to CommunityHealth! Register through the link below. https://lnkd.in/gwk8KUZu

The wait is over, registration for the annual All In Breakfast Summit is now open! The topic this year is "Fight for Health Equity: How Policy Impacts Access to Care," and a panel of industry leaders will discuss how policy impacts healthcare access, addressing key challenges and solutions for equitable care.?We hope to see you all on Wednesday, April 9th 2025?at The Metropolitan from 7:30-10:00am. Registration and more information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/gi-ah8Yk

"Patients of the free clinic for uninsured individuals in Chicago are canceling appointments or converting them to phone consultations out of fear of deportation, due to the intensified immigration policy of President Trump. The management of Community Health, which has primarily served Latino and Polish patients for over 30 years, is concerned that this may adversely affect the health of immigrant communities in Chicago." Read full article in Polish through the link below. https://lnkd.in/gT3hNSjp

At CommunityHealth, we believe no one should go without health care. Grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Justice, we are a safe space for all. As one of the nation’s largest volunteer-based health centers, CommunityHealth provides primary and specialty care, dental, medications, lab testing, mental health services, and health education at no charge to low-income, uninsured and underinsured adults in Chicago. This will not change. We will never discriminate based on race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. We are committed to providing respectful, gender-affirming care. We will remain an island of safety for Chicagoans seeking health care, because no one should have to choose between seeking medical attention and protecting their safety. For today, tomorrow, and beyond, CommunityHealth will continue to strive toward our vision of quality health care for all.

Tradeoffs talked with more than a dozen people who provide care to or study the health of undocumented immigrants and asked: 1) How could Trump’s immigration policies affect people’s health? And 2) How are the clinics and other providers trying to cut through the panic of their undocumented patients in this moment? Listen to full story, featuring CommunityHealth CEO Stephanie Willding and Director of Clinical Services Emily Hendel: https://lnkd.in/gGSUiTzb

Catch us on the latest episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver! We were featured—alongside our partners @AriseChicago and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights—for the success of our Know Your Rights efforts during the recent ICE raids in Chicago. #BePreparedStayProtected ?? Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/gXzCTyue

"Governor Pritzker’s commitment to addressing healthcare affordability— not only by supporting our clinics but also through initiatives such as retroactive medical debt relief, reforms to insurance pre-authorizations, behavioral health cost caps, and pharmaceutical pricing—takes significant strides toward a fully accessible and equitable healthcare system. Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and with your support, IAFCC remains committed to ensuring that all uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans can access the care they need." Access the entire statement and more information here: https://lnkd.in/grcPgrhZ

The fear of deportation in Chicago is already have a big impact on people's health. * Hundreds of patients skipping appointments * Prescriptions like insulin & high blood pressure meds not picked up * Immigrants not renewing or disenrolling in public benefits, even if their children are U.S. citizens. Thank you to the brave people who shared their stories. CommunityHealth Steph Willding, MPA Luvia Quinones Mano a Mano Family Resource Center (MaMFRC) Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

On December 19th, 2024, CommunityHealth hosted our annual Volunteer of the Year awards, recognizing outstanding volunteers who went above and beyond in 2024. This year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrated 17 amazing volunteers for the above and beyond efforts they put into CommunityHealth. Our award recipients were honored for truly following and connecting with our mission of quality healthcare for all. From providers to interpreters, all recipients were given the chance to speak on what CommunityHealth means to them, and how their experiences here have shaped their perspectives as healthcare professionals. You can read all about our 2024 Volunteer of the Year recipients in the blogpost below! https://lnkd.in/gN48s93h