Are you a high school student in the west side of Chicago or the west suburbs of Cook County interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? Applications are currently open for Health & Medicine’s Community High School Summer Health Worker Training Program, scheduled to run from June 17 to July...
For the past several years, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program has been able to offer seed grants to Fellows for Life interested in beginning, sustaining, or building on innovative community projects that help underserved Chicago communities. Each year, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows...
Health & Medicine is excited to announce our 2024 Awards Gala at Ignite Glass Studios! Join us on September 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. as we celebrate the winners of our annual awards for Illinois leaders who exemplify Health & Medicine’s mission to build power and momentum for social...
Kate joined Health & Medicine in February 2024 and is responsible for leading the Collaborative in its effort to address trauma and ACEs to build resilience, promote healing, and advance equity throughout the state. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of the University of...
Health and Medicine is seeking employers to partner with Good Jobs Challenge, an equity-focused workforce development initiative that will improve the regional and industry stability in Chicago’s health sector. As the convener of this grant, Health & Medicine is committed to addressing your...
The Youth Pathways Committee is seeking young people from the age of 14-22 to join a Youth Advisory Council. This is a paid leadership opportunity for youth interested in advancing in health careers. Members of the council will have the opportunity to build power with their peers through project...
Nominations are now open for our 2024 Health & Medicine Awards! Join us in honoring the heroes of public health in our community who dedicate their lives to enhancing the health and well-being of others. We’re looking for individuals or organizations that embody the spirit of Health...
Dive into a summer of impact and innovation with Health & Medicine’s Equity Intern Program. We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals ready to kickstart their careers in health policy and immerse themselves in our mission of advancing health equity and dismantling structural...
Are you a health professional looking to inspire the next generation? We’re seeking applicants from a variety of health careers to join our Chicago AHEC Speakers’ Bureau and share your expertise with students. As a member of our Speakers’ Bureau, you’ll have the opportunity...
The Chicago Area Health Education (AHEC) is seeking applications to the AHEC Scholars program. This innovative two-year opportunity provides hands-on training, professional development, and immersive experiences. AHEC Scholars receive community-based, experiential, or clinical training in...
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is thrilled to share our 2023 Impact Report, a testament to our collective efforts and achievements in steering Illinois toward greater social justice and health equity. This past year has been pivotal for us, marked by a renewed mission that places...
Statement by Health & Medicine’s Policy Director, Wesley Epplin: Recently, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency entered into an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency to reform permitting processes for heavy industry in Illinois. This move...