We’ve issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for community-based support that can help address some of the critical social determinant needs of our patient population as we work to improve health equity and well-being. Eligible organizations must have submitted a Letter of Intent by October 24, 2022. Click here for more information.
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.
The 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.
The 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
A new state-funded coalition of health care organizations seeking to expand primary care access by 50% on the South Side now has a chief executive: native Chicagoan Kimberly Hobson, a veteran of several Chicagoland hospital and health organizations. – Hyde Park Herald
UPDATE: 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.
On 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.
On 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.
UPDATE: 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.
