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Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Reproductive Autonomy

Reproductive Justice

Jordyn Hester

*Trigger warning: this blog post discusses domestic violence and mentions abusive behaviors* Every year in the United States, about 12 million people are impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence. According to the CDC, IPV is when a person exhibits abusive or aggressive behavior toward their romantic partner, either once or […]

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Addressing Maternal Mortality in Communities that are the Most Impacted  

Community Events, Maternal and Infant Mortality

Jordyn Hester

On Valentine’s Day, EverThrive Illinois hosted a Community Chat at the Austin Branch Chicago Public Library on the West Side of the city. The purpose of the chat is for community members to better understand the maternal mortality crisis and the factors that contribute to this crisis within communities of color. In addition, we also […]

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Unfairness in the Workplace and Lack of Accommodations are Reproductive Justice Issues

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Jordyn Hester

Working throughout pregnancy is often seen as a case-by-case issue. Some birthing people have no problems working throughout their pregnancy, even up until they give birth; while others do not feel like they have the mental or physical capacity to keep up with a job. Everyone is different, and it’s important to note that birthing […]

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The Intersection of Housing Insecurity and Reproductive Justice  

Reproductive Justice

Jordyn Hester

On any given night in Illinois, thousands of people experience homelessness, including families with children. Homelessness is defined as not having a home at all, and it’s important to note that it isn’t always the lack of housing or ‘being on the streets. Someone can be experiencing homelessness and staying at a shelter or going […]

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Birth Equity Conference Highlights Health Needs of Pregnant and Postpartum People

Birth Equity, Community Events

Jordyn Hester

In November, EverThrive IL hosted a half-day Birth Equity Conference in collaboration with the Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Morgan Park. Blue Cross Blue Shield opened the Blue Door Neighborhood Centers to improve community health through education, activities, and resources. The opening remarks were led by Chi Chi Okwu, EverThrive IL’s Executive Director, and Nicaya […]

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Keeping Communities Healthy During the Winter Months

Community Events, Covid-19, Immunizations

Jordyn Hester

In the first week of November, Arias Benitez-Perez, our Immunizations Manager, organized two Community Health Chats in the Chicagoland area. The first chat was at the West40 Intermediate Service Center in Maywood, IL, and the second was at the PASO West Suburban Action Project in Melrose Park, IL. The purpose of these health chats was […]

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