Kate joined Health & Medicine in February 2024 and is responsible for leading the Collaborative in its effort to address trauma and ACEs to build resilience, promote healing, and advance equity throughout the state. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of the University of...
The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) conducts an annual evaluation of our West Suburban Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative. This document represents the findings of this phased formative and process evaluation. This collaborative approach involved CHWs, supervisors, Health & Medicine...
Health and Medicine is seeking employers to partner with Good Jobs Challenge, an equity-focused workforce development initiative that will improve the regional and industry stability in Chicago’s health sector. As the convener of this grant, Health & Medicine is committed to addressing your...
The Youth Pathways Committee is seeking young people from the age of 14-22 to join a Youth Advisory Council. This is a paid leadership opportunity for youth interested in advancing in health careers. Members of the council will have the opportunity to build power with their peers through project...
Nominations are now open for our 2024 Health & Medicine Awards! Join us in honoring the heroes of public health in our community who dedicate their lives to enhancing the health and well-being of others. We’re looking for individuals or organizations that embody the spirit of Health...
Dive into a summer of impact and innovation with Health & Medicine’s Equity Intern Program. We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals ready to kickstart their careers in health policy and immerse themselves in our mission of advancing health equity and dismantling structural...
Are you a health professional looking to inspire the next generation? We’re seeking applicants from a variety of health careers to join our Chicago AHEC Speakers’ Bureau and share your expertise with students. As a member of our Speakers’ Bureau, you’ll have the opportunity...
The Chicago Area Health Education (AHEC) is seeking applications to the AHEC Scholars program. This innovative two-year opportunity provides hands-on training, professional development, and immersive experiences. AHEC Scholars receive community-based, experiential, or clinical training in...
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is thrilled to share our 2023 Impact Report, a testament to our collective efforts and achievements in steering Illinois toward greater social justice and health equity. This past year has been pivotal for us, marked by a renewed mission that places...
Statement by Health & Medicine’s Policy Director, Wesley Epplin: Recently, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency entered into an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency to reform permitting processes for heavy industry in Illinois. This move...
Health & Medicine is excited to announce its 2024 Annual Awards Gala held from 6-9 PM, which will be held on September 12 at Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago. The Gala celebrates the winners of our annual awards for Illinois leaders who exemplify Health & Medicine’s mission to build power...
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is pleased to release our 2024 Policy Agenda. Our policy priorities are aligned with our core values, our mission to build power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois, and our vision of a society free of social and health...