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Healthcare Access
Expand healthcare access for all Chicagoans, strengthen community health infrastructure, and address health equity.
The Problem
Chicago faces significant healthcare access and equity gaps:
- → Insufficient primary care access in South and West sides
- → Chronic disease burden higher in low-income communities
- → Mental health and addiction services underfunded
- → Limited preventive care and health education
50K+
Chicagoans to gain primary care access through expansion
Evidence Base
$200M
Healthcare cost savings through preventive care
12
New community health centers planned
30%
Chronic disease reduction in intervention areas
Our Commitment
Clinic Network Expansion
- ✓ 12 new community health centers in underserved areas
- ✓ Telemedicine infrastructure for rural and disconnected areas
- ✓ Extended hours and weekend access
- ✓ Multilingual care services
Prevention & Wellness
- ✓ Community health worker program
- ✓ School-based health clinics
- ✓ Nutrition and fitness initiatives
- ✓ Mental health crisis services
Addiction Support
- ✓ Expanded opioid treatment programs
- ✓ Harm reduction initiatives
- ✓ Recovery support services
- ✓ Job training for individuals in recovery
100-Day Action Plan
Days 1-30
Assessment
- Health Audit Access gaps mapped
- Community Input Healthcare forums held
- Site Selection 12 new clinics identified
Days 31-60
Launch
- Pilot Clinics 3 new centers open
- Telehealth Start Remote care begins
- CHW Program 100 workers trained
Days 61-100
Scaling
- Expansion 6 more clinics launched
- Partnerships Hospital system alignment
- Results 30K+ new patients enrolled
Related Resources
📊 Health Equity Report
Comprehensive analysis of healthcare access gaps and expansion strategy.
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