EverThrive Illinois applauds the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin), and State Representative Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) in passing SB3136, the Family Recovery Plans bill. This law will create a statewide, multidisciplinary task force to design a model of family recovery plans for pregnant/postpartum people with substance use disorder (SUD) and […]
Continue ReadingNational Immunization Awareness Month
EverThrive IL has helped increase vaccine confidence in Illinois communities for over 25 years through vaccine education, policy and systems change, and vaccine promotion and outreach. National Immunization Awareness Month, which is observed annually in August, is another time for us to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and uplift the impactful work of […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Applauds Governor JB Pritzker for Signing the Birth Equity Act
EverThrive Illinois applauds the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), and State Senator Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) in passing HB 5142, the birth equity initiative for pregnancy and postpartum care. This law will address Illinois’s maternal health disparities by providing additional insurance coverage for birth workers like […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Statement On Sonya Massey
Photo credit: The Root/Facebook EverThrive IL sends our deepest condolences to Sonya Massey’s family, friends, and community. Sonya was a Black woman, mother, and daughter whose life mattered. She called the police to investigate a possible intruder. She needed assistance and was afraid for her safety. We condemn the violent and racist actions of the […]
Continue ReadingAdvocating to Improve the Health of all Illinois Families
Last month, the Illinois General Assembly ended the 2024 legislative session. For over 25 years, EverThrive Illinois has advocated for state policies and funding to advance our shared priorities of eliminating racial and gender disparities in healthcare, promoting bodily autonomy, and creating a health care system that is deserving of trust from those most affected […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Baby Shower Recap
EverThrive IL hosted its 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 27th, at the Homan Square Community Center in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The event was held during National Infant Immunization Week to educate parents and families on the importance of taking action regarding their child’s health and share valuable information and resources with […]
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