February is School-Based Health Awareness Month and to celebrate EverThrive IL is recognizing how this evidence-based model is playing a crucial role during the ongoing pandemic. Whether virtually or in-person, young people, their families, and the greater community are connected to a network of care through the 66 school-based health centers (SBHCs) located in Illinois. […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the new look of EverThrive IL
For more than 30 years, EverThrive Illinois has dedicated itself to the fight for high-quality health care for women, children, and families. This continues driving our mission today. While change may be a constant, so too is our commitment to confronting racial and economic inequality by advancing policy, partnering with communities, and fostering collaboration. In […]
Continue Reading2023 Policy Priorities
The choice to have and raise a healthy family is a human right. Sadly, not all communities have the same access to resources and opportunities to thrive. EverThrive IL ensures that communities most impacted by injustice have the access, resources, and health care necessary to create and sustain healthy families on their own terms. We […]
Continue ReadingMaking Birth Safer in Illinois
Every pregnant person deserves the opportunity to deliver their babies in a safe, affordable, and comfortable setting of their choice. However, the current landscape of birthing options on the south and west sides of Chicago, and in rural parts of the state, limits their choices.
Continue ReadingMasks for MOMS
Guest Blog: Masks for MOMS Brings Peace of Mind to Pregnant Moms Written by our partners at ACCESS Community Health Network. Elizabeth, a West Garfield Park resident, joined ACCESS’ Westside Healthy Start program over 11 years ago when she was pregnant with her first child. Now, a mother of four and navigating her fifth pregnancy […]
Continue ReadingVaccines and the Power of Protection
EverThrive Illinois is honoring National Infant Immunization Week as part of our ongoing commitment to promote the safety, effectiveness, and importance of vaccines. Many things have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this priority has not. While there is currently no vaccine to protect against coronavirus, we have seen in recent years how vaccine-hesitancy is […]
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