SSHCO is hiring an Executive Assistant!
admin2022-08-19T15:45:53+00:00The Executive Assistant (EA) will act as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. To see the job description, qualifications and where to apply, please click here.
Work on Black Caucus’ health pillar draws new CEO
admin2022-07-15T20:58:33+00:00The south side of Chicago has some of the most severe health inequities in Illinois, including greater incidence of infant and maternal mortality and occurrence of heart disease. Fixing the disparity with health outcomes for the state’s Black communities was a priority of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. – NPR Illinois
New Event: Virtual Community Town Hall, June 22
admin2022-06-28T20:24:30+00:00UPDATE: Thank you for attending SSHCO’s virtual town hall! Check our “Community Engagement” tab to view the recording. // All are invited to a free virtual community town hall with the South Side Healthy Community Organization! Learn more about our plans to improve health and wellness on Chicago’s South Side. Visit SSHCOTownHall.eventbrite.com to register or click here to see the town hall agenda.
REGISTER: 2nd Annual Health Equity Action Day with Illinois Health and Hospital Associations
admin2022-05-09T16:50:20+00:00On Friday, May 13, IHA’s 2nd annual Health Equity Action Day will spotlight the value of health equity to all communities and will feature discussions on successful health equity initiatives at Illinois hospitals. The virtual event will include bestselling author Heather McGhee and the launch of this year’s Racial Health Equity in Healthcare Progress Report from IHA. Visit IHA’s website to view the flyer and register for the event.
Hear SSHCO on WVON’S Community Health Focus Hour
admin2022-03-28T21:42:02+00:00On March 12, WVON hosted SSHCO leaders to share insights from our recent town hall, health transformation plans, how you can continue to get involved, and to answer community questions. Click here to rewatch the live event on Facebook or click here to listen on Soundcloud.
New Event: Virtual Community Town Hall, Feb. 28
admin2022-03-02T17:09:09+00:00UPDATE: Thank you for attending SSHCO’s virtual town hall! Check our “Community Engagement” tab to view the recording. // All are invited to a virtual community town hall with the South Side Healthy Community Organization! Learn more about our plans to improve health and wellness on Chicago’s South Side. Visit SSHCOTownHall.eventbrite.com to register or click here to learn more.
Your community-based organization is invited to fill out our Request for Information!
admin2022-01-18T15:42:17+00:00The South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) is putting out a Request for Information (RFI) to community-based organizations, seeking information on currently existing or new program concepts that can help address the issues that impact the health of our South Side community. Click here for more information.
We’re looking for a CEO!
admin2022-06-28T20:10:37+00:00The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a challenging healthcare environment, display strong operating and financial leadership responsibility, and have proven experience with building organizations from the ground up. They will have experience within human services, community health centers, community hospitals, or in a multi-faceted organization with complex business, technical, and regulatory demands. Interested or know someone qualified? Please share this opportunity with your friends, family and network to help us find the best candidates! Click here for more information and here to apply now.
New state-funded nonprofit aims to boost primary care access by 50% on South Side
admin2021-07-12T20:21:40+00:00A coalition of South Side health care providers, including University of Chicago Medicine and Friend Health, have established the South Side Healthy Community Organization through the state’s Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, aiming to expand primary, specialty and preventative care. – Hyde Park Herald