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With summertime murders at a historic low, we can see the impact of investments in youth jobs, mental health, and violence prevention programs—not policing—on violent crime. In a new op-ed, Health & Medicine Policy Director Wesley Epplin shares his support for a...
Health & Medicine Policy Director Wesley Epplin recently delivered testimony to the Cook County Board of Commissioners during the FY2026 budget hearings. The testimony called for increased investment in public health and stronger protections for immigrant...
We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to launch their careers in health policy and join us in advancing health equity and dismantling structural inequities. As a Health & Medicine intern, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, expand your professional...
Each year, the exceptional Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows design and implement year-long service projects addressing urgent health needs in Chicago’s underserved communities. Working alongside local partners, Fellows tackle issues ranging from access to care and...
Health & Medicine’s Executive Director, Margie Schaps, recently shared her perspective in the Chicago Sun-Times on the devastating impact of the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill.” In her letter to the editor, Margie underscores how deep cuts to Medicaid and...
The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) conducts an annual evaluation of our newly expanded Suburban Cook County Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative. This report, Piecing the Mosaic: Strengthening Community Health Through Partnership, represents the findings of...
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is proud to announce the 2025–2026 Chicago Area Schweitzer Named Fellows—emerging health leaders selected for special recognition within the prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship Program. These designations honor the legacies of...
Health & Medicine announces a significant leadership transition as longtime Executive Director Margie Schaps prepares to retire after more than three decades of visionary service and advocacy. Margie will officially step down from her role at the end of September...
On July 22nd, Health & Medicine's Senior Policy Analyst, Mayra Diaz, delivered remarks to Chicago's City Council at a hearing for the Committee on Health and Human Relations. The hearing focused on a resolution, introduced by Alderman Anthony Quezada and...
Health & Medicine is proud to announce our 2025 Award Winners—visionary leaders and community advocates who exemplify our mission to build power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois. Help us honor these outstanding public health...