Young Doctors Club

02/22/2026

Navigating a blended family is more than just a family issue—it is a mental health and youth wellness priority. 🧠💡

When adults step into a child’s life, it takes patience, grace, and a lot of emotional intelligence to make sure everyone feels safe. Here is the framework for keeping blended families healthy:

1️⃣ Recognize irreplaceable value. No one is replacing anyone. A parent is always a parent. We remain adults to adults, and people to people. 2️⃣ Check your ego. When you provide for a child, never make another parent feel outdone. The message should never be, “I’m doing this because you can’t.” It must always be, “I’m doing this because I care.” 3️⃣ Align your goals. Adults have to communicate their shared goals so no one is misinformed about their role or boundaries.

True balance happens when adults communicate with adults. When we remove threatening energy and respect boundaries, love can flow and our youth can thrive.

YouthWellness ChicagoLeadership

02/22/2026

"At the Young Doctor's Club, we talk a lot about youth wellness, but public health starts right inside our homes. Navigating a blended family isn't just a relationship dynamic; it is a mental health priority for both the adults and the children involved.

If we want to bring about the best possible outcomes for our youth, there are a few things we have to get right as adults:
🌱 We aren't replacing anyone. Everyone has an irreplaceable value. A parent will always be that parent. When we communicate that shared value, we strip away the threatening energy that causes so much anxiety.
🌱 Lead with care, not ego. Sometimes we step up simply because a child is in our care. But it must never be communicated to another parent as, 'I’m doing this because you can’t.' It should always be, 'I’m doing this because I care.'
🌱 Boundaries create freedom. When boundaries are respected, people have the freedom and confidence to navigate the relationship without burning out.

Raising kids in a blended environment is a sacred responsibility. It isn't just about keeping the kids safe; it’s about creating a space where the adults can grow, too. When the adults are healthy, the children are healthy.

What has helped you navigate healthy boundaries in your family dynamics? Let's talk about it. 👇🏽"

02/22/2026

We’re honoring 100 years of Black History Month with a powerful community event: Black Health Matters — Understanding Disparities, Advocacy & Healing.

We’ll dive into the health issues shaping Black communities today:
• Maternal health & birth equity
• Chronic disease prevention
• Mental health support + breaking stigma
• Overcoming barriers to care

This event brings together partners from Gads Hill Center, WIC, CDPH, and mental health specialists across Sinai Chicago to support wellness, advocacy, and healing.
🗓 Friday, Feb 27
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 SCI – 1st Floor Town Hall

Free & open to the public. Registration requested:
📞 (708) 257‑1698
📧 ricca.louissaint@sinai.org

02/03/2026

We're hosting the open mic on February 27th Friday at Green Tomato Cafe. It will be the first open mic of the year. Looking for sponsors, participants, and people to just enjoy this moment with all of us. It is a family friendly event. All are welcome.

02/02/2026

Help us share.

Headline: From North Lawndale to Medical School & Beyond🩺

Did you know that since 2009, the Young Doctors Club has helped prepare 325 young people for careers in medicine and health?

What started at Lawndale Community Church has grown into a powerful pipeline for students ages 8–18. By connecting our youth with real medical students from UIC and Rosalind Franklin University, we aren't just teaching science—we are building the next generation of community healers.

We have big goals for 2026! We are raising $75,000 to build a new Technology Lab and fund our community health events.

Here is how you can help us reach our goal: 🔹 $25 buys a 'Little Doctor' Discovery Kit for a young learner. 🔹 $350 funds a tablet for digital health advocacy. 🔹 $800 sponsors healthy meals for our entire cohort for a month.

Whether you can give $25 or simply share this post, you are helping us empower future healthcare leaders right here on the West Side.

🔗 Donate here: https://gofund.me/54fe184f5 Or Zelle us directly (no fees!): info@youngdoctorsclub.com

01/31/2026

Help Me Spread The Word.

Headline: From North Lawndale to Medical School & Beyond🩺

Did you know that since 2009, the Young Doctors Club has helped prepare 325 young people for careers in medicine and health?

What started at Lawndale Community Church has grown into a powerful pipeline for students ages 8–18. By connecting our youth with real medical students from UIC and Rosalind Franklin University, we aren't just teaching science—we are building the next generation of community healers.

We have big goals for 2026! We are raising $75,000 to build a new Technology Lab and fund our community health events.

Here is how you can help us reach our goal: 🔹 $25 buys a 'Little Doctor' Discovery Kit for a young learner. 🔹 $350 funds a tablet for digital health advocacy. 🔹 $800 sponsors healthy meals for our entire cohort for a month.

Whether you can give $25 or simply share this post, you are helping us empower future healthcare leaders right here on the West Side.

🔗 Donate here: https://gofund.me/54fe184f5 Or Zelle us directly (no fees!): info@youngdoctorsclub.com

01/31/2026

Headline: From North Lawndale to Medical School & Beyond🩺

Did you know that since 2009, the Young Doctors Club has helped prepare 325 young people for careers in medicine and health?

What started at Lawndale Community Church has grown into a powerful pipeline for students ages 8–18. By connecting our youth with real medical students from UIC and Rosalind Franklin University, we aren't just teaching science—we are building the next generation of community healers.

We have big goals for 2026! We are raising $75,000 to build a new Technology Lab and fund our community health events.

Here is how you can help us reach our goal: 🔹 $25 buys a 'Little Doctor' Discovery Kit for a young learner. 🔹 $350 funds a tablet for digital health advocacy. 🔹 $800 sponsors healthy meals for our entire cohort for a month.

Whether you can give $25 or simply share this post, you are helping us empower future healthcare leaders right here on the West Side.

🔗 Donate here: https://gofund.me/54fe184f5 Or Zelle us directly (no fees!): info@youngdoctorsclub.com

01/29/2026

Help us continue the work.

01/29/2026

https://wgntv.com/video/transforming-students-into-future-healthcare-professionals/11473505

01/29/2026

https://wgntv.com/video/transforming-students-into-future-healthcare-professionals/11473505

A North Lawndale program, introducing students from medically underserved areas to health science curricula and careers. "The Young Doctors Club" gives aspiring healthcare workers the chance to build an academic foundation through hands-on activities. youngdoctorsclub.com

10/10/2025

Need More of this for our children.

10/04/2025

Young Doctor's Club dissection day