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University of Chicago, Advocate Trinity, St. Bernard hospitals are leading an effort to create a new treatment model for underserved areas. – Chicago Sun Times

With the national spotlight on social justice, three South Side healthcare providers, St. Bernard Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and University of Chicago Medicine, along with community leaders, faith leaders, and a number of federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) have joined forces to bring attention to the glaring healthcare disparities that exist on the South Side of Chicago.- Chicago Crusader

Hospitals in low-income communities are often starved for resources. And that makes it harder for people of color in parts of Chicago to get medical care. – WBEZ 91.5 Chicago

Distinct leaders in the South Side of Chicago are eyeing to create a new health care model to address chronic illness and the COVID-19 pandemic that widely affects the Latino community, as well as Blacks. – Latin Post

Draw a map of Chicago and shade the areas with more poverty, pollution and coronavirus. It will start to look like being Black is a pre-existing condition.  – The Bloomberg CityLab

The use of preventive care early in the coronavirus pandemic declined significantly and has not resumed despite the reopening of medical offices, according to a new analysis. – The Hill

Racial disparities in cancer deaths are shrinking, but communities of color still lack access to screening and treatment. – NBC News