Center for Community Health Equity

Center for Community Health Equity The Center for Community Health Equity is devoted to improving community health and contributing to

The Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) invites students, student-run free clinics, clinicians, fa...
08/13/2026

The Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) invites students, student-run free clinics, clinicians, faculty, researchers, and community partners to submit abstracts for the First Annual IAFCC Innovation & Impact Poster Session, held during the 14th Annual IAFCC Conference | Adapt. Align. Amplify

Whether you've completed a research study, evaluated a clinic program, led a quality improvement initiative, developed a new workflow, organized a community partnership, or implemented an educational project, you are invited to share your work. Completed projects and works in progress are both welcome.

Abstract submission is open until September 1, 2026.

See the one-pager for additional important dates and details.

Submit abstracts via the Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKzVHv4iLP0N9MmyaDKRhu3zbOGFtlGe7Q2r_uVugzPG7Bkw/viewform

The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) invites you to the 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium taking place on Mon...
08/13/2026

The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) invites you to the 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium taking place on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM CT at Malcolm X College.

This engaging, full-day event welcomes all who are committed to improving maternal and child health. This event will explore cutting-edge developments in maternal and child health and examine the intersection of clinical care, public health, social determinants, and community partnerships, all aimed at improving outcomes for mothers, infants, children, and families. This activity is approved for up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The symposium supports IOMC’s mission of advancing health equity by reducing healthcare disparities and is proudly organized by the IOMC Maternal & Child Health Workgroup.

For more information and registration, visit this page: https://iomc.org/event-6766665

We would like to share information about the upcoming "Health for All: Mobile Mammography and Community Screenings" even...
08/13/2026

We would like to share information about the upcoming "Health for All: Mobile Mammography and Community Screenings" event, a community-focused initiative sponsored by Rush in partnership with Siemens, Equal Hope, and the Chicago Park District. This 10-day event from August 24 to September 4 will offer free screenings and resources, including mammograms, blood pressure checks, and health education on a variety of important wellness topics.

See the flyer for additional details.

Interested in volunteering to help make this event a success? Please sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yuQugqzu9EuVe5ekuwsWlwiPpHLsBkFKm5Nz_MVELbhUOElVVDZPS0kzS1NCMzNNMDIzTEI1NTgzUS4u&route=shorturl

Our newest episode of the Voices of Community Health Equity is now live! In this episode, we feature Mike Wheeler, a cel...
07/30/2026

Our newest episode of the Voices of Community Health Equity is now live! In this episode, we feature Mike Wheeler, a celebrated guitarist and vocalist who is a longtime staple of the Chicago blues scene. Inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in both 2014 and 2019, Mike has toured internationally and shared the stage with legends including Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and George Benson. He was also a member of Big James & The Chicago Playboys, recording five albums with the group. Tune in for a conversation on the power of music, community, and Chicago's blues tradition.

Please listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dhSlpJLbbO1lNxVFl2G8s?si=K4V0hgqUTWKPNHeYaAK9f

Please see the graphic below for a research spotlight on a 2021 health equity review article. Our full review will be co...
07/24/2026

Please see the graphic below for a research spotlight on a 2021 health equity review article. Our full review will be coming out in August and we are so excited to share that completed paper with you!

We wanted to share a recent resource that the Morton Arboretum shared regarding their Canopy Counts Program. This progr...
07/22/2026

We wanted to share a recent resource that the Morton Arboretum shared regarding their Canopy Counts Program. This program provides a simple and fun tool for residents to help their communities track trees and tree-ready spaces across the Chicago region, while learning more about the benefits provided by those trees. This tool will allow people to learn about the trees in their neighborhood and will help groups like the Morton Arboretum care for these trees in the best way possible.

Learn more about the tool here:

Our newest episode of the Voices of Community Health Equity is now live! This summer we interviewed Jonathan Michael Cas...
07/14/2026

Our newest episode of the Voices of Community Health Equity is now live! This summer we interviewed Jonathan Michael Castillo, a Chicago-based visual artist, photographer, and educator. Through photography, video, installation, and other forms of media, Jonathan explores themes of immigration, labor, economic inequality, government systems, and community.

Please listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xMpqtNUusBfbbNfqMUxcs

CCHE was so excited to hear about the Garfield Park Community Orchard, which will bring fruit and nut orchards to increa...
07/02/2026

CCHE was so excited to hear about the Garfield Park Community Orchard, which will bring fruit and nut orchards to increase nature-based programming and green space along the Fifth Avenue Corridor. Construction began in May of this year, and the preferred design features tree plantings and berry bushes planted on the corner parcel at Fifth Avenue and Sacramento. The Albany and Sacramento parcel will incorporate a community gathering space and nature play site, to be developed as part of the West Side Nature Play Network.

Read more about this new project here: https://www.gpcommunitycouncil.org/programs-pages/orchard

This month, we continue to share poems from our Belonging Workshop with the Chicago scholars in Apri of this year. We lo...
06/26/2026

This month, we continue to share poems from our Belonging Workshop with the Chicago scholars in Apri of this year. We love reading the Scholars poetry and seeing how they connect to their neighborhoods and the places they feel like they belong. As students in Chicago Scholars made college decisions this past May, CCHE helped them understand what belonging and community meant to each person.

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