“I am ready to hit the ground running, building upon the strong foundation started by the SSHCO board who have been standing up this transformative organization with the tremendous funding support from the state. I am honored to play a role in this work that will be life-changing for the residents on the South Side as we strive to close the health equity gap that has existed for far too long.”

– Kimberly Hobson, CEO of the South Side Healthy Community Organization

Chair of the Board

Dr. Michelle Blakely – Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital

Vice Chair of the Board

Margie Johnson – Beloved Community Family Wellness Center

Board Members

Catina Latham – UChicago Medicine

Kenneth Burnett – Christian Community Health Center

Veronica Clarke – TCA Health

Cecile DeMello – Team Work Englewood

Rev. Julian DeShazier – University Church Chicago

Dr. William Dorsey – Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center

Tim Egan – The New Roseland Community Hospital

Christa Hamilton – UCAN Chicago

Chuck Holland – St. Bernard Hospital

Karen Janousek – Sinai Chicago

Sherry Pace – Chicago Family Health Center

Leslie Rogers – South Shore Hospital Corporation

Dr. Triste Smith – Near North Health

Wendy Thompson – Friend Health