Meridian of Illinois

Michael’s income depended on his ability to play guitar. After a bad accident, Michael ended up with terrible headaches. This caused tinnitus in his ear and limited his ability to earn a living. Watch the story to see how he got the help he needed. https://bit.ly/41E4otd

Annually, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) releases updated “Standards of Care”— evidence-based recommendations for treating and preventing diabetes. In this digest of the ADA’s newest standards, our Pharmacy team highlights guidance on the choice of glucose-lowering medications and the importance of meeting resistance training guidelines for patients treated with weight management pharmacotherapy or metabolic surgery. https://bit.ly/3QQiDGl

Noah was diagnosed with level 3 autism spectrum disorder early in life. At only 4 years old, he endured multiple sleep disturbances. He often wandered away, exposing himself to potential harm. Hear from Noah’s mom, Stephanie, on how Meridian broke through barriers to get Noah the care he needs. Watch the full video and stay tuned for more inspiring stories: https://bit.ly/41lPGH8 #caringforwhatmatters

The mental health statistics in the United States are staggering. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experiences a mental health condition that often goes untreated. To address this, Meridian provided a $50,000 grant to establish the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council and Esperanza Health Centers therapy services to fit the unique needs of students facing an array of social issues. Read more in our news release: https://bit.ly/3QA2hBK

At Meridian, our goal is to connect members to quality healthcare, right where they are. Through partnerships, we’re able to better serve our members and the community. Watch our video to learn about Meridian’s commitment to the community. https://bit.ly/3Xc0jen

Soccer season is upon us! We’re proud to once again be the presenting partner of the Chicago Fire Foundation’s P.L.A.Y.S. program, committed to nurturing the social and emotional health of young Chicagoans. And, of course, teach some soccer skills along the way. Our team joined the Chicago Fire FC family for their season kickoff event and fundraiser in support of this program and the foundation's impactful efforts.

At Meridian we are committed to educating the community on important health topics. This time of year, we raise awareness of the risks of heart disease which overwhelmingly effect Black Americans. Thank you to Carla Watson, MD, Medical Director for joining Fox32 Chicago to discuss why taking proactive measures is impactful for improving heart health. https://bit.ly/4hWJU5u #caringforwhatmatters #HeartHealth #AmericanHeartMonth

Thank you to Fox32 Chicago for covering our No One Eats Alone Day event today at Kellar Middle School! Watch it here: https://bit.ly/41kaxw4

Creating a culture of belonging and ending social isolation for middle-schoolers. That’s what No One Eats Alone Day, a positive prevention program, was created to do. Today, we're joining students at Kellar Middle school in Robbins, IL. The preteens will enjoy breakfast together, showcase their artwork through a mural “Bridging Hands, Taking Flight,” and participate in conversation starters. Gladys Jarrell, Senior Community Relations Coordinator, was on ABC 7 Chicago this morning to discuss today's activities. Check back for coverage of the event!

Cancer screenings, childhood immunizations, and other preventive services change and save members’ lives. Through Meridian’s 2025 Pay for Performance (P4P) Program, we aim to incentivize even more contracted providers who deliver exceptional preventive care. Check out our 2025 P4P Program, which includes a third reward target and higher reward amounts for several measures along with rewards for specific maternal and behavioral health services. https://bit.ly/4jXtcF1