Chicago Family Health Center

03/10/2026

🎉 Laura Salcedo has been a valued member of the CFHC team for an incredible 19 years! 🎉

As a Patient Service Representative in our Call Center, she schedules appointments, answers callers’ questions & connects them with the right staff—all while providing outstanding customer service.

Laura says she couldn’t do it without the support of her colleagues and the motivation that comes from serving her community.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with family, dancing, exercising, and grooming her two Shih Tzus. 🐶

We’re so grateful for Laura’s dedication and years of service. We’re lucky to have her on our team! 💙

03/09/2026

Drug manufacturers are restricting the 340B program, threatening access to affordable medications.

An article from Chicago Health highlights how health centers, including CFHC, are working to protect the 340B program and the vital role it plays in supporting care for patients who need it most.

“Big Pharma is certainly putting all of this heft behind fighting it,” says Dan Regan, vice president of communications and marketing for Sinai Chicago, a safety-net hospital system that serves Chicago’s West and South sides.

🔗 Read more: https://chicagohealthonline.com/340b-safety-nets-chicago/

Want to join the fight for 340B?

On March 25, we’ll be in Springfield urging legislators to bring HB2371 (Senate Amendment 2) to a vote. Comment below if you’re interested in joining us.

How local health centers and safety-net hospitals are fighting to protect the 340B program.

03/09/2026

For decades, Lyleth Rodriguez has been a steady presence supporting families on the South Side.

“I helped families start over again and know what it’s like to care for people with physical and emotional problems,” she said. “CFHC meets the healthcare needs in the community through health and support programs.”

Through her work as a foster parent and as president of the Southside Food Pantry, Lyleth has helped many people navigate difficult moments and rebuild their lives with dignity and care.

That same spirit of service guides her work on the board of Chicago Family Health Center, where she has served since 1983. Here she is at our 2025 Healing Hands Gala helping raise support to expand programs and services for the communities we serve.

We are grateful for Lyleth’s decades of commitment to our mission and the people of our neighborhoods.

03/06/2026

Check out a day in the life of our team members. Today, we celebrate the people who make our mission possible—our incredible employees. 💙

On Employee Appreciation Day, we want to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work our employees bring to our clinics and communities.

From caring for patients, supporting families or working behind the scenes, their commitment to their work, each other and our communities make a real difference.

We value our employees because they are the heart of everything we do.

03/06/2026

🦷✨ Happy National Dentists’ Day! ✨🦷

Today we celebrate the incredible dentists at Chicago Family Health Center! Their dedication, compassion, and expertise help patients of all ages achieve healthier smiles and better overall health.

We’re grateful for the care they provide every day and for making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients. 💙

Meet one of our amazing dentists in person! Give as a call at 773-768-5000 and schedule you next dental appointment at our South Chicago or Pullman clinic.

03/05/2026

🦷✨ Happy Dental Assistants (DA) Week! ✨🦷

Our amazing Dental Assistants work hard every day to keep patients smiling bright! 😁 Their positive energy helps ease nerves while they assist dentists during procedures and educate patients on oral health and hygiene.

We’re grateful to our dedicated DA team for the care, compassion, and professionalism they bring to every patient interaction! 💙

Do you have a favorite Dental Assistant? Give them a shout-out in the comments! 👇

03/03/2026

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03/02/2026

We joined hundreds of healthcare organizations, hospitals, patients, and community residents for Action Day at Chicago State University to call for the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act (340B) to be brought to the IL House for a vote.

HB2371 (Senate Amendment 2) prevents manufacturers from imposing unilateral restrictions on the 340B Program that disrupt patient access to critical medications. This bill protects communities by supporting access to affordable, life-saving medications where they are needed most. ❤️🏥

We’re asking you to stand with us in the fight to protect this vital program for the health of our communities. ✊🏽

📞 Call Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch at (708) 450-1000
📝 Or contact him here: https://www.emanuelchriswelch.com/contact?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Together, we can protect access to care. 💙

02/28/2026

Without access to discounted prescriptions through the 340B program, patients are more likely to skip doses, split pills, or stop treatment altogether—and when that happens, their health suffers.

Chronic conditions go unmanaged. Preventable complications increase. Families and communities suffer.

This is why we must act.

Join us this Sunday (March 1) at 3PM at Chicago State University
📍 9501 S. King Dr.

We’re calling on Illinois lawmakers to bring HB2371 to a vote and protect the drug discounts that help keep lifesaving medications within reach.

Look for CFHC at the rally and get a goodie bag and the chance to win a gift card!

Let us know if you’re coming 👇 https://ow.ly/WwRt50YmI8J

02/27/2026

Affordable medications are not optional—they’re essential.

The 340B program helps health centers keep prescription costs low and reinvest savings into patient care—expanding services, supporting care teams, and making sure our communities get the treatment they need.

But those savings are under threat.

Without 340B protections, pharmaceutical companies could cut off the drug discounts that make comprehensive, lifesaving care possible.

That’s why we’re calling on Illinois lawmakers to bring HB2371 (Senate amendment 2) to a vote and protect access to affordable medications.

📅 Sunday, March 1 | 3 PM
📍 Chicago State University — 9501 S. King Dr.

Look for CFHC at the rally and get a goodie bag and the chance to win a gift card!

Let us know if you’re coming 👇 https://ow.ly/sJnR50YmI3q

02/26/2026

No one should have to choose between paying for prescriptions and paying their bills.

Programs like 340B help keep medications low-cost for families in our community. But right now, those savings are at risk.

If pharmaceutical companies cut off 340B drug discounts, many people—including you or someone you love—could face higher prescription costs or lose access to lifesaving medications.

If you value affordable, accessible prescriptions for yourself and your family, now is the time to speak up.

Join us in urging Illinois lawmakers to bring HB2371 (Senate amendment 2) to a vote— legislation that protects access to low-cost medications.

📅 Sunday, March 1 | 3 PM
📍 Chicago State University: 9501 S. King Dr.

✨ Look for CFHC at the rally for a goodie bag and a chance to win a gift card.

Let us know if you’re coming 👇 https://ow.ly/1VBu50YmF6Q