by Laura | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog
In May of 2020, The Center for American Progress (CAP) reported that 10.6% of Black Americans and 16.1% of Hispanic Americans were uninsured (compared to 5.9% of white Americans without health insurance). CAP also noted that, in the U.S.: Nearly one out of every four...
by Laura | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
We’re so happy to shine this month’s spotlight on Sergio Gonzalez, a long-time volunteer at CommunityHealth. In the course of his eight years with us, he has taken on many roles, including Spanish interpreter, Patient Education volunteer, Patient Advisory...
by Laura | Feb 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
This link may be used to schedule either flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines/boosters, or both. Important things to remember: You can receive both (flu and COVID-19) vaccines at the same time. If you would like to receive both, choose one from the drop-down menu AND please...
by Laura | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog
Kicking off this year’s Volunteer Spotlight series is the fabulous Gabriela Betancourt! Gabriela hails from Central Wisconsin and currently attends University of Chicago. She joined CommunityHealth in September of 2020, back when our volunteer program was...
by Laura | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog
Despite the significant surge of COVID-19 in Chicago following the holiday season, we have fared pretty well here at CommunityHealth. Though we did see infection rates rise among our patients, staff, and volunteers, we have been able to maintain the necessary services...
by Laura | Jan 19, 2022 | Press
Stephanie Willing, the CEO of Community Health joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the new law that went into effect Jan. 1. [Excerpt from interview, Fox32 Chicago] Steph: “Under this new law, any individual or institution can donate sealed, unexpired medications...
by Laura | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog
Each December, we recognize the dedication of our volunteers with a holiday party and awards ceremony. Though the festivities had to be hosted online this year, the event was nonetheless a heart-warming reminder of just how incredible our volunteers are. A definite...
by Laura | Jan 18, 2022 | Press
[Excerpted from Chicago Tribune] Free and charitable clinics with pharmacies may also benefit from the new law. Such clinics, which give uninsured and underinsured patients free services and medication, already receive donated or low-cost drugs, but typically only...
by Cate Ettinger | Dec 29, 2021 | Blog
In our final Volunteer Spotlight of 2021, we spoke with Dr. Babs Waldman, who has been with CommunityHealth for over 20 years! Dr. Waldman is an integral part of the CommunityHealth team, serving as our Volunteer Medical Director in addition to seeing her own patients...
by Laura | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog
My first day at CommunityHealth was November 11, 2019. It is hard to believe that it’s been two full years, and just as difficult to believe that it has only been two full years. After all, I started as the CEO just 121 days before the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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