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Health & Medicine’s Executive Director, Margie Schaps, recently shared her perspective in the Chicago Sun-Times on the devastating impact of the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill.” In her letter to […] The post New Op-Ed: Very few left unscathed with ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) conducts an annual evaluation of our newly expanded Suburban Cook County Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative. This report, Piecing the Mosaic: Strengthening Community Health […] The post West Suburban CHW Initiative Year 6 Report appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is proud to announce the 2025–2026 Chicago Area Schweitzer Named Fellows—emerging health leaders selected for special recognition within the prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship Program. These […] The post 2025–2026 Named Schweitzer Fellows Announced appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Health & Medicine announces a significant leadership transition as longtime Executive Director Margie Schaps prepares to retire after more than three decades of visionary service and advocacy. Margie will officially […] The post A New Chapter for Health & Medicine: Margie Schaps to Retire; Gita Krishnaswamy Named Interim Executive Director appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
On July 22nd, Health & Medicine’s Senior Policy Analyst, Mayra Diaz, delivered remarks to Chicago’s City Council at a hearing for the Committee on Health and Human Relations. The hearing […] The post Senior Policy Analyst Mayra Diaz delivers testimony on disinformation and underinvestment in public health appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Health & Medicine is proud to announce our 2025 Award Winners—visionary leaders and community advocates who exemplify our mission to build power and momentum for social justice and health equity […] The post Meet the 2025 Health & Medicine Award Winners! appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
On May 17, 2025, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group partnered with seventeen organizations across Chicago to host the Solidarity Summit for a People’s Agenda. This cross-community gathering brought together […] The post Health & Medicine and partners host the Solidarity Summit for a People’s Agenda appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
I’m writing to let you know that after 32 years as Executive Director of Health & Medicine, I’ve decided to retire. I will be leaving at the end of 2025, […] The post A New Chapter for Health & Medicine: A Message from Executive Director Margie Schaps appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Nominations are now open for our 2025 Health & Medicine Awards! Join us in honoring the public health heroes in our community who dedicate their lives to enhancing the health […] The post (Deadline Extended) Call for Nominations: 2025 Health & Medicine Awards appeared first on Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
For the past several years, the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program has been able to offer seed grants to Fellows for Life interested in beginning, sustaining, or building on innovative […]| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
Health & Medicine builds power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois.| Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
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