The Illinois Perinatal Collaborative, or ILPQC, is a network of individuals dedicated to improving health care for birthing people and infants. The vision of this collaborative “involves all perinatal stakeholders; utilizes data-driven, evidence-based practices; improves perinatal quality resulting in improved birth outcomes, improved health for women and infants, and decreased costs and builds on Illinois’ […]
Continue ReadingThe Gathering: A Digital Resource for Black Birthing People
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This month, EverThrive Illinois is relaunching our digital campaign The Gathering campaign. We believe that community-centered education can address the root causes of Chicago’s maternal mortality and morbidity crisis, including the systemic racism within the health care ecosystem that breeds mistrust. Last year, our community engagement team learned that communities impacted by health injustice are […]
Continue ReadingA Year After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned
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The Supreme Court decision that came from the Roe v. Wade lawsuit recognized that birthing people in the United States had a constitutional right to abortion, which was upheld for decades. A year ago, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned that decision. This set a very dangerous precedent in that individual states are […]
Continue ReadingImproving the Health and Wellbeing of Illinois Families
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Last month, the Illinois General Assembly ended the 2023 legislative session. For 25 years, EverThrive IL has advocated for state policies and funding to advance our shared priorities of eliminating racial and gender disparities in care, promoting bodily autonomy, and creating a health care system that is deserving of trust from those most affected by […]
Continue ReadingThank You For Making Our Annual Benefit A Success
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EverThrive IL’s recent Annual Gala, which was held on May 18, was a resounding success thanks to your unwavering support and generosity. Together, we not only reached our fundraising goal of $15,000 but surpassed it, raising an astounding total of $18,500! We are immensely grateful for your belief in our mission and partnership to create […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Hosts Our First Community Baby Shower
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On April 29th, EverThrive IL hosted our first Community Baby Shower at the Discover Shine Bright Community Center in Chatham, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The Baby Shower was held during the week of National Infant Immunization Week and was an effort from our Community Engagement team to educate families on the importance of […]
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