Events
2022
2022 Awards Gala
Sep 29, 2022As we look back on our Lead the Change Gala, all of us at Health & Medicine are filled with gratitude for all of the individuals and organizations that have supported our work with unwavering generosity over the years and who helped us surpass our fundraising goal. On September 29, 2022, Health & Medicine staff, […]
Virtual Forum — Where are the workers to support us as we age?
Jun 22, 2022Health & Medicine Forum for Justice in Health Policy: Where are the workers to support us as we age? We’re all aging. What changes need to be made to ensure Illinois employers have well-trained and fairly compensated workers across both the nursing home and home and community-based services sectors? How can we ensure quality in […]
Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit
Jun 4, 2022Stay tuned for information on our 2023 summit! On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the Chicago Area Health Education Center (AHEC) at Health & Medicine Policy Research Group hosted its second Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The summit brought together 500 students, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders […]
Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: Building a Healing Centered Illinois
May 25, 2022On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative hosted a virtual event in honor of Illinois’ fourth annual Trauma-Informed Awareness Day. Building a Healing Centered Illinois served as a call for meaningful action to translate awareness about trauma into resilience-building and healing-centered transformative policies and practices across the state. View the recording here! […]
The intersection of aging, ability, and direct support: A documentary film screening and discussion Featuring: “Invaluable – the unrecognized profession of direct support”
Apr 29, 2022Please join Illinois Aging Together for a 2-hour advocacy event that includes a full-length screening of the 44-minute video documentary, Invaluable – the unrecognized profession of direct support. This film was produced by the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota, in a national effort to bring attention to the complexity of the […]
Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship 2022 Celebration of Service
Apr 19, 2022Each year, we gather to celebrate the tremendous work of our graduating Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows. For the past 2 years, we moved this event to an online format, but this year, we were back in person to graduate our 25th class of Fellows! We were thrilled to present our 25th class of Schweitzer Fellows […]
Virtual Forum — How COVID-19 Has Affected Our Health Care and Public Health Systems
Mar 14, 2022On Monday, March 14, the Health & Medicine Forum for Justice in Health Policy presented How COVID-19 Has Affected Our Health Care and Public Health Systems. This forum featured Dr. Claudia Fegan, Dr. Triste Liteau Smith, and Dr. Sandra Martell and was moderated by Margie Schaps. In this forum, we discussed: How did the pandemic […]
Virtual Training — Enhancing Active Listening Skills to Act on What Matters for Older Adults
Feb 15, 2022Strong 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 and nonverbal expressions to show the speaker they are fully engaged. Through active listening healthcare professionals can build trust and respect […]
Virtual Training — Enhancing Active Listening Skills to Act on What Matters for Older Adults
Jan 29, 2022Strong 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 and nonverbal expressions to show the speaker they are fully engaged. Through active listening healthcare professionals can build trust and respect […]
Virtual Forum — Illinois Community Health Worker Policy Update & How You Can Get Involved
Jan 27, 2022The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the invaluable role that community health workers (CHWs) play in reducing health inequities by increasing knowledge and access to culturally competent health and wellness services within the communities they serve. In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly recognized the importance of CHWs by passing Illinois House Bill 158 and Senate Bill […]
Health & Medicine Forum for Justice in Health Policy Series
Jan 13, 2022Mark your calendar for the virtual Health & Medicine Forum for Justice in Health Policy 2022 series. Our first Forum will launch in February, and we will be sending out invitations soon. If you are not on our mailing list, please sign up here in order to receive invitations to all of our 2022 Forums. […]
#DenyThePermit: Public Health, Democracy, & Environmental Racism
Apr 7, 2021On April 7, 2021, The Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County and Health & Medicine Policy Research Group hosted a forum during National Public Health Week on environmental justice and how the public health field can act in solidarity with community members demanding clean air and health. The forum featured panelists including an organizer on […]
