Our COVID ResponseCOVID-19 Resource Lists – Alliance for Health Equity Andi Goodall No CommentsThe Alliance for Health Equity is working with our partners to compile go-to places for resources and information related to COVID-19…Read More
Our COVID ResponseAlliance for Health Equity Responds to COVID-19 Crisis Among People Experiencing Homelessness Andi Goodall No CommentsHow do you follow a stay-at-home order when you have no home to stay in? It is an obvious question—and…Read More
PostsFebruary 2020 Committee and Workgroup Updates Andi Goodall No CommentsIn response to the priorities identified in the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Chicago and Suburban Cook County,…Read More
PostsHospital Opioid Treatment and Response Learning Collaborative Andi Goodall No CommentsFrom April to December 2019, clinical leaders from nine hospitals in Cook County worked together to share best practices and…Read More
PostsFood Procurement and Local Business Partnerships Andi Goodall No CommentsOn October 24th, the Food Access and Food Security Workgroup held its quarterly meeting. The discussion focused on economic opportunities…Read More
PostsLandscape Analysis for Housing and Health Initiatives in Chicago/Cook County jlynch No CommentsOn September 5, 2019, Illinois Public Health Institute staff, Miriam Zuk, PhD and Jess Lynch with support from Darlene Nolasco…Read More
PostsAction Agenda for the Food Access and Food Security Workgroup Andi Goodall No CommentsThe Alliance for Health Equity Food Access and Food Security Workgroup has been very active the past few months. From April…Read More
PostsNew developments on ICD-10 codes for Social Determinants of Health jlynch No CommentsA summary of high-level takeaways regarding the new ICD-10 codes for social determinants of health: There are already 11 codes…Read More
PostsPublic Charge jlynch No CommentsThe Trump Administration has proposed changes to the “public charge” test. The “public charge” test is used to determine if…Read More
PostsLandscape Scan Survey for Healthcare and Food Partnership Programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County jlynch No CommentsThe Alliance for Health Equity landscape scan for healthcare and food partnerships in Chicago and suburban Cook County is open…Read More
PostsTrauma-Informed Hospital Collaborative Update jlynch No CommentsComprised of 16 Chicagoland hospitals, the Trauma-Informed Hospital Collaborative has worked to implement trauma-informed policies throughout member organizations. This collaborative…Read More
PostsLaunching the 2018/2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) jlynch No CommentsThe Alliance for Health Equity is partnering with 30 hospitals, several local health departments, and regional and community-based partners on…Read More