EverThrive IL is excited to release our Recommendations for Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Black/African American Chicagoans. These recommendations were created based on the input from panelists and participants that attended the COVID-19 Immunization Roundtable Discussion we hosted in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health on June 30th. As we move into the next […]
Continue ReadingThe Gathering Campaign
EverThrive Illinois is inviting organizations to participate in this important campaign called The Gathering to address maternal mortality and morbidity in Black communities. “The campaign is unique because community voice is centered throughout the campaign development. We formed the campaign based on focus groups held on Chicago’s south and west sides and tested the imagery […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Public Statement on Roe v. Wade Decision
Today is a tragically historic moment in time where the advancement that America has made throughout history towards equality for all has taken a significant step backward with the Supreme Court vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights. This decision will have immense consequences for the communities most impacted by injustice to […]
Continue ReadingHealth Care Victory for Adults 42 to 54 Regardless of Immigration Status
On May 9, 2022, the Illinois legislature passed health care coverage for adults ages 42-54 regardless of immigration status and can begin enrolling on July 1, 2022. We are so grateful to work with Healthy Illinois to ensure people throughout the state have access to high-quality healthcare. Last year, the Illinois General Assembly and Governor […]
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Investing In School-Based Health Centers
Recently, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations package (H.R. 2471) and signed it into law by President Biden. The bill includes $30 million for school-based health centers within the Section 330 Health Centers program, a $25 million increase from Fiscal Year 2021. This is a historic investment in operations funding for school-based health […]
Continue ReadingHonoring Reproductive Justice
In 1994, a group of 12 brilliant Black women (Dr. Toni M. Bond Leonard, Reverend Alma Crawford, Evelyn S. Field, Terri James, Bisola Marignay, Cassandra McConnell, Cynthia Newbille, Lorretta Ross, Elizabeth Terry, ‘Able’ Mable Thomas, Winnette P. Willis, and Kim Youngblood), gathered in Chicago to respond to a problematic proposal on health care reform. They […]
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