April 7th
World
Health Day
Dia Mundial de la Salud · 7 de abril
World Health Day is a reminder that health is a right, not a privilege. April 7th is a day to draw attention to specific public health issues, such as mental health, diabetes, and environmental risks going on globally.
Today, LSP highlights Chicago organizations that show up for our communities every day.
Health is a right · La salud es un derecho
Chicago Organizations
Organizaciones de Chicago
These organizations are on the front lines of community health, providing affordable, culturally competent care to the neighborhoods that need it most.
Esperanza Health Centers
Esperanza provides bilingual, high-quality primary care, behavioral health and wellness services regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay, with five sites on the Southwest Side serving over 35,000 patients annually.
Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC)
LCHC promotes wellness and provides quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and neighboring communities, serving more than 60,000 patients.
Erie Family Health Centers
Erie offers full primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, with some locations also providing HIV/AIDS care and podiatry.
Alivio Medical Center
Alivio Medical Center provides a wide range of healthcare services with an emphasis on maternal and child health.
Old Irving Park Community Clinic (OIPCC)
OIPCC is a free clinic that offers culturally competent medical and behavioral health care to uninsured adults.
Chicago Women's Health Center
Chicago Women's Health Center provides access to health care and education in a respectful environment where people pay what they can afford, serving women and trans people.
Bridgeport Free Clinic
Organized by University of Chicago medical students, Bridgeport Free Clinic offers free care to the uninsured, especially serving the Asian community.
"La salud no es un privilegio, es un derecho."
"Health is not a privilege, it is a right."
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