South Side Healthy Community Organization is improving healthcare on the South Side!

We want to help you live your healthiest life!

INCORPORATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Mission

Our mission is to work together to improve the health and well-being of our south side community.

Vision

We do that through our unwavering commitment to transforming health and by scaling new models of care that lead to a stronger, more vibrant, empowered community.

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INTEGRITY

We act ethically and honestly in all we do, aligning our actions with our shared values and upholding the highest standards. We build trust within our organization, with our patients, and with the South Side community we serve.

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COLLABORATION

We proactively work together, leveraging the strengths of each individual and group to achieve shared goals. We allow for diverse perspectives and resources to achieve more than individuals can alone.

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COMMUNICATION

We foster open, honest, and respectful communication where everyone feels heard and informed with access to the data needed to pursue our vision. We solve problems creatively and build strong relationships with our patients, with each other, and within our community.

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RESPECT

We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, and support.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

We hold ourselves responsible for our actions, commitments, and results. We take ownership of our work, acknowledge our mistakes, and learn from them.

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What does this mean for you?

  • Access to more doctors, nurses and specialists in your community 
  • Community resources to help you get food, jobs, housing, and transportation 
  • Healthcare to prevent health issues from becoming more complicated
  • Community health workers who can answer your questions and provide the help you need 

Where can you get these services?

You will find our community health workers and nurses here:

  • Friend Health
  • Near North Health
  • St. Bernard Hospital
  • UChicago Medicine
  • Chicago Family Health Center
  • Roseland Community Hospital
  • TCA Health
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Jackson Park Hospital
  • Beloved Christian Family Wellness Center
  • South Shore Hospital
  • Sinai Hospital
  • Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives

More locations will be added soon!

Who can enroll?

The SSHCO is a resource for people who are on Medicaid or without health insurance to find the medical and community services they need. Talk to one of our community health workers for more information.

Frequently Asked
Questions

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Geography Served by the SSHCO

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Healthy Resources for You

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