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 […]

This month, EverThrive Illinois wants to celebrate our outreach workers! Our outreach workers are extremely important to our organization; they go into communities on the South and West sides and disseminate information and resources to those who need it. They also assist in collecting data that help us determine what communities need, which supports our […]

EverThrive Illinois applauds Governor Pritzker for reaffirming his commitment to improving Black maternal health in his State of the State address. Governor Pritzker proposed an investment of $23 million for programs and policies that aim to support families and keep Black women alive during and after pregnancy. Specifically, this funding would be used to:  Illinois […]

The Illinois Workgroup to Improve Obstetric Care and Availability in Rural Areas is an alliance of stakeholders, including the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, Illinois Rural Health Association, Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Illinois State Medical […]