On April 16, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship commemorated the hard work of its 2023-24 cohort by hosting our annual Celebration of Service at the historic Cortelyou Commons of DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus. Known amongst the Health & Medicine staff, board, and Schweitzer...
We are thrilled to announce the Urban Health Experience, a summer program co-sponsored by the Urban Illinois Health Education Centers, open to undergraduate students in the Chicago area. The program runs from June 7 – August 3, 2024 Participants in the Urban Health Experience will have...
Are you a high school student in the west side of Chicago or the west suburbs of Cook County interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? Applications are currently open for Health & Medicine’s Community High School Summer Health Worker Training Program, scheduled to run from June 17 to July...
For the past several years, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program has been able to offer seed grants to Fellows for Life interested in beginning, sustaining, or building on innovative community projects that help underserved Chicago communities. Each year, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows...
Health & Medicine is excited to announce our 2024 Awards Gala at Ignite Glass Studios! Join us on September 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. as we celebrate the winners of our annual awards for Illinois leaders who exemplify Health & Medicine’s mission to build power and momentum for social...
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...