CommunityHealth’s secondary mission is to train the next generation of health care providers.
Through their patient and compassionate hours providing free, comprehensive care to patients, trainees develop not only skills in patient care, but also a strong foundation in medical ethics and a lasting commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
Your contribution supports these revolutionary training programs that make quality health care for all a reality.
“I believe the Future of Health is health care for all. CommunityHealth’s service is incredibly meaningful as it honors every human’s right to the care that they need. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to learn medicine and serve patients.”
Through pillars of Volunteerism, Philanthropy, and Partnership, Community Health collaborates with more than 15 medical and academic institutions across the greater Chicago area, including:
- Ascension St. Joseph Chicago Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
- Chicago State University College of Pharmacy
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
- Malcom X Dental Hygiene
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Rush Medical College
- Rush University College of Nursing
- Rush University Medical Center
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry
- The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy
- The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Medicine
“The Future of Health is the equitable and accessible distribution of care for all communities and the infrastructure to drive and support the advancement of their health literacy.“
The Future of Health is culturally competent care with leaders who come from and represent the communities served… thank you for your support as we train the next generation of health care providers.
You are the Future of Health so celebrate yourself now…
Join CommunityHealth, volunteers, and friends at Barcocina in West Town (1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622) from 5-8pm on Thursday, May 16th, for an evening of community and celebration for a well-deserved study/work break.
Win a gift card to Barcocina in the friendraising competition, add your reflections to the Future of Health wall, and connect with other future health care providers.
The event is free, and attendees will cover their own costs for food and drink. A $10 donation is suggested.