Events
Join and attend our events to better understand and interact with the variety of new laws, programs, guides, and groups that help establish health justice and health equality for all.
2019
Overdose Prevention Sites: A Proven, Life-Saving Tool to Combat the Overdose Crisis
Dec 12, 2019The overdose crisis has hit Chicago very hard, yet another example of health inequity in our city. We are hosting a free, educational event focused on overdose prevention sites (OPS), and a broader harm reduction approach for improving and protecting people’s health. Overdose prevention sites are a well-established intervention that have existed for decades, with […]
The Chicago Forum for Justice in Health Policy: Health Reform Impacts, Challenges, and the Future
Oct 31, 2019This forum will share updates and responses on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group’s latest research about health reform’s impacts, its unintended consequences, and its unfinished work—with an eye to the future. The event will include a summary of initial research findings, response from health system organizations’ perspectives, Illinois State government perspectives, and health advocates […]
2019 HMPRG Awards Gala
Sep 27, 2019This our moment...Join us on September 27 at the Chicago Cultural Center as we honor those in our community daring to imagine a more equitable future.
Schweitzer FFL Webinar Series Presents: Work-Life Balance and Restoring Humanity to Healthcare
Sep 23, 2019In this free webinar on Monday, September 23rd, Dr. Fernandopulle (FFL, Boston) addressed how and why he started Iora Health in 2011 and his perspective on maintaining healthy work-life balance. Dr. Fernandopulle is co-founder and chief executive officer of Iora Health, a unique for-profit whose mission is restoring humanity to healthcare. Iora Health was named […]
Schweitzer Fellows Fest 2019
Sep 17, 2019On Tuesday, September 17th, family, friends, and the community came together at Schweitzer Fellows Fest to support our 2019-2020 Schweitzer Fellows as they begin to implement innovative public service projects in Chicago’s most vulnerable communities. It was a night of celebration, inspiration, and fundraising! Fellows have created online “wish lists” of supplies and resources that […]
Webinar — Shifting the Focus: Prioritizing the Developmental Needs of Infants and Toddlers through Early Childhood Court Teams
Sep 17, 2019On Tuesday, September 17th, the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative hosted a free webinar, “Shifting the Focus: Prioritizing the Developmental Needs of Infants and Toddlers through Early Childhood Court Teams,” featuring Dr. Kimberly Mann of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The Early Childhood Court Team program utilizes a relationship-based approach to support families […]
Moving Towards Inclusive Advocacy: Building Disability Power
Jul 31, 2019On Wednesday, July 31st, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group and the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship presented the 2019 Schweitzer Leadership Award to Amber Smock of Access Living at “Moving Towards Inclusive Advocacy: Building Disability Power”. The Award honors an individual who has done significant work to mitigate the social determinants of health in their […]
Webinar — Trauma-Informed Policymaking: Leading Change in Illinois
Jul 29, 2019On Monday, July 29th, the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative hosted a free webinar, Trauma-Informed Policymaking: Leading Change in Illinois. Increasingly used in organizational transformation and service delivery contexts, the trauma-informed framework is equally as important for policymaking and budget/resource allocation—especially given that policies have caused significant trauma to, and continue to traumatize, families and communities. […]
Enhancing Active Listening Skills to Act on What Matters for Older Adults
Jun 27, 2019Strong communication is important for establishing trust in a healthcare professional-patient relationship. Active listening skills can improve communication by encouraging the listener to focus their full attention on the speaker, and use both verbal & nonverbal expressions to show the speaker they are fully engaged. Through active listening healthcare professionals can build trust & respect with clients, enhance quality of care, & reduce their own burnout & stress. This two and a half hour in-person training will provide direct care workers with the skills needed to apply active listening to their interactions with clients.
Trauma-Informed Health Departments: Cross-Sector Collaboration
Jun 27, 2019The Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative is excited to announce the next meeting in its virtual learning series for trauma-informed health departments. Join us on June 27th at 11 AM CST for an interactive webinar on cross-section collaboration. Attendees will hear from leaders in two communities—Cicero, IL and Tarpon Springs, FL—on the unique ways they have integrated trauma-informed practices into their organizations and created relationships across sectors.
Webinar — To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health
Jun 26, 2019On Wednesday, June 26th, Schweitzer Fellows for Life hosted a nation-wide webinar entitled “To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health”. This is the second in a series of webinars featuring FFLs around the country, connecting their expertise and pushing our learning further. Fellows for Life is a network of alumni of the Schweitzer Fellowship that stretched […]
Better Media Reporting on Opioids: Data, Racial Justice, and Harm Reduction
Jun 20, 2019Opioid and other substance use disorders are heavily stigmatized. Media plays an important role in shaping perceptions of public health concerns and impacting the public policy responses. This press briefing and discussion examined the relationship between media coverage and public policy, introducing a toolkit to guide reporters in integrating public health solutions into coverage of […]
Webinar — Segregation Stress Syndrome: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin
May 29, 2019On Wednesday May 29th, the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative hosted an important webinar with sociologist Dr. Ruth Thompson-Miller to discuss the enduring traumatic legacy of Jim Crow and how this trauma is reflected in the United States today. Dr. Thompson-Miller discussed her idea of “Segregation Stress Syndrome”–the chronic, enduring, and extremely painful responses to collective […]
Schweitzer Celebration Of Service 2019
Apr 17, 2019On Wednesday, April 17, The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program and Health & Medicine hosted our annual Celebration of Service event, honoring the accomplishments of the 2018-19 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows.
Webinar – The Power of Play: Theraplay’s Approach to Trauma-Informed Intervention
Mar 28, 2019On Thursday, March 28th, the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative hosted a free webinar with Andrea Bushala from the Theraplay Institute.
Webinar: Creating School-Health-Community Partnerships to Improve the Lives of Children
Feb 21, 2019The Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative will host a free webinar on Wednesday, February 21st at 10 AM with Partnership for Resilience’s Andrea Ortez. Andrea is the Southland Partnership Organizer with Partnership for Resilience, and will be discussing how the Partnership for Resilience, originally known as the “Southland Education and Health Initiative,” is working with teachers, administrators, and health care professionals to meet the needs of students in Illinois schools impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Toward Healthcare for All: The Opportunity to Act Now
Jan 26, 2019On Saturday, January 26 at SEIU Healthcare IL, over 100 activists, community members, health professionals, and others interested in healthcare access and health equity came together to learn, connect with others working to expand health insurance coverage, and explore how to work toward healthcare for all in our state and the nation.
