Read about healthcare disparities nationally and locally, and how the South Side Healthy Community Organization is proposing to address these issues in the news.
July 2022
Work on Black Caucus’ health pillar draws new CEO
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
June 2022
New Event: Virtual Community Town Hall, June 22
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.
May 2022
REGISTER: 2nd Annual Health Equity Action Day with Illinois Health and Hospital Associations
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.
March 2022
Hear SSHCO on WVON’S Community Health Focus Hour
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.
February 2022
New Event: Virtual Community Town Hall, Feb. 28
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.
January 2022
Your community-based organization is invited to fill out our Request for Information!
The 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.