Sinai Chicago

11/19/2025

Our 25-year journey is powered by partnership.

Thank you to the 200+ organizations, funders, and community allies who have made our impact possible — from neighborhood coalitions to national foundations.

Together, we’re building a future where every community can thrive in health.

Read the SUHI's 25-Year Impact Report: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/

We also can’t wait to share that SUHI’s new website is coming soon!

11/17/2025

Proud moment for Sinai Chicago!

Our CEO, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, brings national attention to the vital role of safety-net hospitals in her TEDxArlington Heights talk. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFDwQdQk20

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, health system executive, makes it clear - when the safety net fails, we all fall. Ezike rallies us to see the net is fraying, and how we can...

11/14/2025

Today, on World Diabetes Day, Sinai Chicago reaffirms its commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by diabetes.

Earlier this week, Dr. Mahwash Siddiqui, Division Head of Endocrinology, participated in the American Diabetes Association's “State of Diabetes” panel at Malcolm X College, contributing to a conversation on the evolving landscape of diabetes care.

Sinai Chicago community health workers were also in attendance, sharing information about the services and resources available to help our communities manage diabetes and improve long-term health.

11/13/2025

From the EPA’s National Environmental Leadership Award to APHA’s CHW of the Year, SUHI’s work has been recognized nationwide for 25 years of innovation and impact.

See the legacy of excellence in our 25th Anniversary Impact Report: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/

We’re also excited that the redesigned SUHI website is almost here—built to highlight our community-driven research, partnerships, and impact. We can’t wait to share it with you.

11/12/2025

AARP and Sinai Chicago at the red carpet! The documentary "Caminando Juntos (Walking Together)", produced by AARP, was nominated for a Midwest Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Achievement for Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - Short Form Content."

Caminando Juntos is an annual conference for caregivers in charge of their senior relatives. Sinai Chicago has been a member of the organizing team since the beginning of the conference, 8 years ago, along with AARP Illinois, Casa Central, Alivio Medical Center, and Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center.

Pictured at the Emmys ceremony on November 1st, the AARP team Philippe Largent, State Director, Álvaro R. Obregón, Associate State Director for Advocacy & Outreach, and Monika Wnuk, Senior Associate State Director for Marketing, among others. Also, Sinai's Director of Community Relations, Raúl García, and Mireya Almaraz, Recruiter Coordinator at Casa Central.

The Emmy-nominated short, presented by Álvaro R. Obregón and Raúl García, is here: https://health.sinai.org/43j3WCA

11/12/2025

Healing Starts Here!

Free behavioral health services are available for children and adolescents facing grief or trauma at Behavioral Health & Under the Rainbow, Holy Cross. Those between the age of 4 to 24 living in select Chicago zip codes may qualify.

Walk-ins welcome Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 AM - 12 PM. Call 773.565.2550 for more information or to schedule an intake appointment.

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¡La sanación comienza aquí! Hay servicios gratuitos de salud conductual disponibles para niños y adolescentes que enfrentan duelo o trauma en el programa de Salud Conductual y Bajo el Arcoiris en el Hospital Holy Cross. Los niños y jóvenes entre 4 y 24 años que vivan en códigos postales seleccionados de Chicago pueden calificar.

Las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas los lunes y miércoles de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. Llame al 773.565.2550 para obtener más información o programar una cita.

11/11/2025

Behind every statistic is a story of hope, healing, and human connection.

Meet the people behind the impact: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/

We’re also excited to share that a new Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) website is coming soon!

11/11/2025

Today we honor all who have served.
Thank you, veterans, for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García inaugurated the Caminando Juntos (Walking Together) Conference for caregivers in charge of their senior relatives. A caregiver himself, Congressman Garcia highlighted the need for programs and resources to this population, in a conversation with Aureliano Salgado, Univision's reporter. Sinai Chicago is one of the organizers of this annual AARP Illinois Conference, along with Alivio Medical Center, Casa Central and Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. Dr. Beatriz Medina, a Sinai psychotherapist, conducted one of the sessions dedicated to the family dynamics and mental health of caregivers, stress, depression, and self-care.

11/07/2025

When safety-net hospitals are stretched thin, entire communities feel the impact.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike’s new talk calls attention to the unseen care that keeps our neighborhoods healthy.

Watch now → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFDwQdQk20

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, health system executive, makes it clear - when the safety net fails, we all fall. Ezike rallies us to see the net is fraying, and how we can...

11/06/2025

Data alone doesn’t change lives — action does.

SUHI’s model — Understand. Implement. Measure. — has driven 25 years of progress, from landmark studies like Unequal Cities to community health worker-led programs that cut asthma hospitalizations by 80%.

Learn how SUHI transforms insights into impact: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/..
New look. Same mission. The new SUHI website is almost here!

11/04/2025

For 25 years, SUHI has championed community health workers — training 3,000+ individuals who bridge the gaps between healthcare, social services, and community.

Read more about their impact in the full report: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/

Also, the new SUHI website is launching soon—get ready for a fresh look and easier access to our community health work.