Recently, our Birth Equity team hosted our Family Connects Community Alignment Boards (CABs): Region C (far South side), Region D (South side), and Region E (North side). These meetings serve as a space to provide updates about the program, receive updates from the CAB, and facilitate discussions around broader system improvements for Chicago families. At […]
Continue ReadingDefending Health Equity & Hope During Difficult Times
As you may know by now, the Big Beautiful Bill, which includes the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history, has passed on party lines in Congress and been signed by the President. This law will significantly worsen health disparities by limiting access to affordable care, slashing funding for community health programs, and rolling […]
Continue ReadingHow Medical and Social Service Providers Can Keep Patients Safe During Immigration Raids
EverThrive IL knows that health equity cannot be achieved with the threat of mass deportations and separation of families. Immigration raids are creating a climate of fear and distrust in communities that already feel vulnerable due to their legal status and preventing communities from getting the care they need. The immigration actions and policies of […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Culture of Rest and Growth
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.”― Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto In 2021, EverThrive Illinois embarked on a transformative journey to ensure we embody the values we advocate for in Illinois. […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October. It serves as a poignant reminder of the heartache many families face due to pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and the death of an infant before their first birthday. Everyone deserves to experience a healthy pregnancy and birth and care for a healthy baby. Unfortunately, not all […]
Continue ReadingMeet Our Community Alignment Board Members
Our Birth Equity team manages and convenes 3 Community Alignment Boards (CABs) for Family Connects Chicago (FCC), a universal postpartum nurse home visiting program. With these Community Alignment Boards, we aim to align resources for families enrolled in the program, improve our current maternal, infant, and child health systems in Chicago, strengthen collaboration amongst social service and medical […]
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