This month, EverThrive Illinois is excited to launch our digital campaign to empower older adults to receive their flu shots. People 65 years of age and older carry a higher risk of severe flu disease and complications than young, healthy adults. This campaign aims to address this and help seniors feel empowered to choose to get […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Is Looking For Sponsors
EverThrive Illinois is seeking corporate sponsors to support its upcoming Annual Benefit at City Winery Chicago on May 18, 2023! Sponsors can showcase their support for health equity and advocacy, increase their brand visibility, and engage with EverThrive IL’s network of supporters and partners. Sponsorship levels range from $2,500 to $10,000. For more information on […]
Continue ReadingJoin Our Speakers Bureau
EverThrive IL will launch our Speakers Bureau this January in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health. The Speakers Bureau is comprised of health care professionals and community members. The bureau members will serve as vaccine ambassadors for the COVID-19 vaccine and subsequent boosters. These individuals will give educational talks in Chicago communities about vaccine hesitancies […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Spotlight: Mary Gray, Outreach Worker
“I’m an EverThrive IL outreach worker with diabetes and high blood pressure. I got the vaccine and booster shot to keep my family safe and protect my health. I also wanted to continue going out into the community and keep people around me safe. Thankfully, when I did get COVID-19, I only had a mild […]
Continue ReadingAdvance Health Equity and Justice in Illinois
This year has been trying for everyone: a lingering public health crisis, individuals and families stretched dollar-for-dollar, and court rulings highlighting the significant health disparities experienced in Black and Brown communities. It is time to end this cycle of catastrophe that is impacting the health of our neighbors. This giving season, EverThrive IL has set […]
Continue ReadingFamily Connects: A Life-Saving Resource for Infants and Birthing People
EverThrive IL leads two Community Alignment Boards (CABs) for Family Connects on the southside of Chicago. Family Connects is a universal home visiting program that connects registered nurses with individuals who have recently given birth and their infants to provide support.
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