Now Hiring: Health and Aging Policy Organizer

Job Title: Health and Aging Policy Organizer Supervised by: Director, Center for Public Health Equity Supervises: N/A Classification: Exempt, Full-time, Salaried Organization Summary Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (HMPRG) began in 1981 as an independent, non-profit health policy and...

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Health & Medicine Announces 2021 Policy and Governance Priorities

Download the 2021 Policy and Governance Priorities here! Health & Medicine’s policy priorities advance our core values and mission of health equity through research, education, advocacy, and collaborative action. We support communities by seeking redress of root causes of health inequities,...

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If You Can, Stay Home To Save Lives From COVID-19

With COVID-19 spreading out of control in our communities, we are sharing some sites we consider to be providing the best and clearest information. We hope some of this will be useful to you and help you and those you care about to stay safe and healthy. Please stay home to help save lives. Given...

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Now Hiring: Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce

Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst, Workforce Supervised by: Director, Workforce Programs Supervises: N/A Classification: Exempt, Full-time, Temporary, Salaried Organization Summary Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) is an independent non-profit health policy and...

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Now Hiring: Consultant, Center for Public Health Equity

Job Title: Consultant, Center for Public Health Equity Supervised by: Executive Director Classification: Contract Position Organization Summary Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) is an independent non-profit health policy and advocacy center in Chicago working to...

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Health Equity Requires Defunding and Abolishing the Police

Advancing health equity is Health & Medicine Policy Research Group’s mission. As part of that mission, Health & Medicine supports the growing call to defund and abolish the police. As a matter of public health, Health & Medicine joins our voice to the demand for local, state, and...

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Americans Deserve Time and Equal Opportunity to Vote

At Health & Medicine, we support the growing movement to make Election Day a national holiday. One of the most common barriers to voting cited is the demands of work and life. Making Election Day a national holiday makes it easier for those who otherwise would not be able to take time off of...

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Health Equity Requires Defunding and Abolishing the Police

Health & Medicine’s Board of Directors voted on and approved this policy position in September 2020. This policy position statement was developed by a committee of staff and board members. Advancing health equity is Health & Medicine Policy Research Group’s mission. As part of that...

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Now Hiring: Director of Workforce Programs

Job Title: Director, Workforce Programs Supervised by: Executive Director Supervises: Chicago AHEC Program Coordinator and Workforce Policy Analyst Classification: Exempt, Full-time, Salaried Organization Summary Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) is an independent...

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Health & Medicine Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020

On October 12th, 2020, for the third time in the organization’s history, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group will be observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Indigenous Peoples of America continue to show strength and resilience in the face of adversity and injustice. They are made up of...

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Health equity requires bold social movements

Crain’s Chicago Business piece by Wesley Epplin, Health & Medicine Policy Director. The city’s Healthy Chicago 2025 improvement plan prominently lists racism as a root cause of health inequities. Read the full piece here.

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