“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.
Continue ReadingTo Be Rescheduled – Chicago Collaborative for Maternal Health Policy Brief
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CCMH Policy Brief Webinar will be rescheduled* EverThrive IL is excited to share the release of The Chicago Collaborative for Maternal Health Policy Brief. We invite you to join Kevie Lusby Smyre, EverThrive IL’s Policy and Advocacy Director, and Eva Alonso, Northwestern MPH intern student, for a review of this new policy […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy Training
EverThrive IL offers an immunization training called Understanding COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy to organizations in the Roseland, Englewood, and Woodlawn neighborhoods. The free training focuses on sharing the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and how to have impactful conversations with your patients/clients to address their concerns. We recommend this training for healthcare professionals, social service providers, and […]
Continue ReadingJoin Our Associate Board
EverThrive IL is looking for individuals to join our Associate Board! It’s an opportunity for young leaders and professionals to support a nonprofit organization and help us to achieve our mission of advancing reproductive justice and ensuring health equity for Illinoisans. Recently, we connected with Sara Navin, EverThrive IL’s Associate Board Social Chair, to learn […]
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