Last month, Governor Pritzker announced his intention to ban short-term, limited duration health products in our State. This is a welcome move which EverThrive IL has been advocating for more than 5 years and we urge lawmakers to support this proposal. Short-term, limited-duration (STLD) health plans, also known as junk plans, are substandard products marketed […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating our Outreach Workers
This month, EverThrive Illinois wants to celebrate our outreach workers! Our outreach workers are extremely important to our organization; they go into communities on the South and West sides and disseminate information and resources to those who need it. They also assist in collecting data that help us determine what communities need, which supports our […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL applauds Governor Pritzker’s proposed investment to reduce maternal mortality
EverThrive Illinois applauds Governor Pritzker for reaffirming his commitment to improving Black maternal health in his State of the State address. Governor Pritzker proposed an investment of $23 million for programs and policies that aim to support families and keep Black women alive during and after pregnancy. Specifically, this funding would be used to: Illinois […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Presents to Illinois Workgroup to Improve Obstetric Care and Availability in Rural Areas
The Illinois Workgroup to Improve Obstetric Care and Availability in Rural Areas is an alliance of stakeholders, including the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, Illinois Rural Health Association, Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Illinois State Medical […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Releases Policy Priorities for 2024
As the legislative session begins in Illinois, EverThrive Illinois is committed to supporting and advancing policies that support a more just health care ecosystem while centering communities most impacted by injustice and inequity. We will work to advance legislation in the following areas: The organization will also advocate for key administrative priorities, including the full implementation […]
Continue Reading“The Gathering”: A Digital Resource for Black Birthing People
This month, EverThrive Illinois is relaunching our digital campaign The Gathering campaign. We believe that community-centered education can address the root causes of Chicago’s maternal mortality and morbidity crisis, including the systemic racism within the health care ecosystem that breeds mistrust. Last year, our community engagement team learned that communities impacted by health injustice are […]
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