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Wellness West We are part of an Illinois initiative to invest in closing gaps in care and increase health equity.

This Week at Wellness West 📅This month, our CHW Learning Collaborative — hosted by SUHI — is diving deep into housing re...
08/19/2026

This Week at Wellness West 📅
This month, our CHW Learning Collaborative — hosted by SUHI — is diving deep into housing resources. We invite you to join us on August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Attendance is highly encouraged for our CBO partners and optional for Wellness West staff.

By investing in continuous learning, we empower our community health workers to better connect neighbors with the essential resources they need to thrive.

Throughout 2025, Wellness West's collaborative, community-based workforce has been a driving force for our network. Thro...
08/17/2026

Throughout 2025, Wellness West's collaborative, community-based workforce has been a driving force for our network. Through ongoing training, collaboration and professional development, we continue to equip the professionals delivering care across the West Side.
A stronger workforce means stronger care for our communities.

At Wellness West, we pride ourselves on being your healthcare navigators. From connecting patients to primary and specia...
08/12/2026

At Wellness West, we pride ourselves on being your healthcare navigators. From connecting patients to primary and specialty care to coordinating the support services that surround good health, our network is dedicated to improving patient outcomes across the West Side of Chicago.

Because navigating healthcare shouldn't be something anyone has to do alone.

🎉 End the summer right at the Back-to-School Community Summer Fest hosted at Sankofa Village!​What to expect:🎒 Free Book...
08/10/2026

🎉 End the summer right at the Back-to-School Community Summer Fest hosted at Sankofa Village!
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What to expect:
🎒 Free Bookbag Giveaway & Supplies
🩺 Health Screenings
🎈 Kids’ Activities & Community Resources
​📍 4305 W. Madison St., Chicago
🗓️ Friday, August 14th | 10am – 2pm
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Proud to partner with , , , and the Garfield Park Rite To Wellness Collaborative! See you there! 👋
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Congratulations to Rush University Medical Center 🎉 on making the Honor Roll — recognizing the country’s top-performing ...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to Rush University Medical Center 🎉 on making the Honor Roll — recognizing the country’s top-performing hospitals! As a Wellness West partner, Rush continues to lead the way in delivering exceptional, equity-driven care to our communities. 👏🏥

📰 Read more: www.nbcchicago.com

155,000 estimated potential attributed lives and counting. That is the scale of impact Wellness West is working to achie...
07/29/2026

155,000 estimated potential attributed lives and counting. That is the scale of impact Wellness West is working to achieve through coordinated, community-centered care across Chicago's West Side. Every partnership, every CHW visit, every health intervention moves us closer to a healthier, more equitable community. We are just getting started.

Community Health Workers are the backbone of health equity on the West Side. Research consistently shows that CHWs impro...
07/27/2026

Community Health Workers are the backbone of health equity on the West Side. Research consistently shows that CHWs improve patient outcomes by building trust, bridging care gaps, and connecting residents to the resources they need right in their own neighborhoods. Wellness West's CHW network is proud to do this work every day for our community.

Great news for safety-net hospitals across Illinois! The $55.9 billion state budget passed by the Illinois General Assem...
07/23/2026

Great news for safety-net hospitals across Illinois! The $55.9 billion state budget passed by the Illinois General Assembly on June 1 includes critical funding for safety-net hospitals, including Wellness West partners Sinai Chicago, Loretto Hospital, and Cook County Health community clinics. This funding is a vital step toward sustaining the health infrastructure our communities depend on.

Wellness West partner Loretto Hospital is making headlines. Dr. Pierre Johnson, a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in...
07/20/2026

Wellness West partner Loretto Hospital is making headlines. Dr. Pierre Johnson, a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in high-risk obstetrics and gynecologic surgery, is gaining international recognition for his expertise in treating uterine fibroids through minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. We are proud to be in network with partners who lead the way in innovative, equitable care. Source: Wellness West's Equity in Action newsletter

Wellness West is proud to partner with the American Heart Association to bring community-based blood pressure hubs and C...
07/16/2026

Wellness West is proud to partner with the American Heart Association to bring community-based blood pressure hubs and CPR Emergency Response Plans to West Side neighborhoods — including through our partner, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Together, we are putting life-saving tools directly in the hands of our community.

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