Illinois Primary Health Care Association

Illinois Primary Health Care Association A vibrant network of Illinois community health centers and their allies.

03/12/2026

📢 ACTION Day Spotlight
We’re proud to highlight Kevin McGhee, Vice Chair of Chicago Family Health Center, speaking at ACTION Day.
Kevin brings a powerful and unique perspective to ACTION Day — not only as a leader helping guide the health center’s mission, but also as a patient who understands firsthand the impact Community Health Centers have on people’s lives.
His voice highlights why advocacy matters: ensuring health centers have the resources they need to provide accessible, high-quality care to the communities they serve.

Kidney disease often has no early symptoms — yet it affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults (about 37 million people). ⚠️ 9...
03/11/2026

Kidney disease often has no early symptoms — yet it affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults (about 37 million people).
⚠️ 9 in 10 people with kidney disease don’t know they have it.
đź“Š Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes.
Early detection through simple blood and urine tests can help slow or prevent progression. Know your numbers. Manage blood pressure. Control blood sugar. Protect your kidneys.

Early action makes a lifetime of difference.

Health Center Locator:https://bit.ly/3ZbaFfk

03/10/2026

📢 ACTION Day Spotlight
We’re proud to highlight Dr. Lisa Green, CEO of Family Christian Health Center, speaking at ACTION Day.
As a dedicated leader in community health, Dr. Green works to ensure patients and families have access to the care and resources they need to live healthier lives. Dr. Green's voice on ACTION Day reinforces the importance of strong policies that support Community Health Centers and the communities they serve.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation to provide access to the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). PPMI continues...
03/05/2026

The Michael J. Fox Foundation to provide access to the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). PPMI continues to explore how brain disease starts and changes. Now it needs you to play a role in better health and care for all. PPMI is open to anyone over age 18 in the U.S.

What’s next? Find your PPMI starting point at michaeljfox.org/ppmi/iphca.

03/05/2026

📢 ACTION Day Spotlight
Hear from Perla Herrera, a patient and board member at Access Community Health Network. Perla’s story is similar to so many other patients at community health centers. Without 340B savings the medications she takes to keep her alive would not be affordable and as she states, her “other address would be the cemetery.” Thank you, Perla, for your tireless advocacy on behalf of all the patients out there just like you.

New Podcast Episode! IPHCA's Behavioral Health/SUD Consultant, Stacy Agosto is joined by Maria Rahmandar, MD, Attending ...
03/05/2026

New Podcast Episode! IPHCA's Behavioral Health/SUD Consultant, Stacy Agosto is joined by Maria Rahmandar, MD, Attending Physician Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Stacy and Maria discuss the strategies for working with Adolescents with SUD.

Maria Rahmandar will be presenting "Pills, Powders and Other Problems: Addressing Substance Use in Adolescents" on April 24, 2026. Details can be found here https://bit.ly/3MVpzUz.

Health coverage makes a difference for kids and families.Nearly 37 million children in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid ...
03/04/2026

Health coverage makes a difference for kids and families.
Nearly 37 million children in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid or CHIP. Children with coverage are more likely to receive regular checkups, vaccinations, and preventive care.
💊 Insured kids are less likely to delay care when they’re sick.
Medicaid and CHIP help families access the care they need — from routine visits to urgent concerns — giving children a healthier start and brighter future.
đź’™ Coverage today means healthier tomorrows.

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. — and the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths amo...
03/04/2026

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. — and the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined.
đź“Š In 2026, more than 150,000 people are expected to be diagnosed.
⚠️ Rates are rising in adults under 50.
âś… When caught early, the 5-year survival rate is about 90%.
Screening saves lives — yet many adults remain unscreened.
Talk to your provider about getting screened starting at age 45 (or earlier if you’re at higher risk). Early detection = prevention and protection.
Health Center Locator:https://bit.ly/3ZbaFfk

03/03/2026

📢 ACTION Day Spotlight
We’re honored to feature Dr. Ngozi Ezike, President and CEO of Sinai Chicago, speaking at ACTION Day.
A respected physician and leader, Dr. Ezike brings a powerful voice to the conversation on protecting access to care and strengthening the safety-net healthcare system. Her leadership and commitment to underserved communities continues to inspire action across Illinois and beyond.

New podcast episodes are now also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/IyRjikgjlTQ This episode is part two of our two-...
02/27/2026

New podcast episodes are now also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/IyRjikgjlTQ This episode is part two of our two-part black history month special. We’re listening in on a conversation between Ollie Idowu, CEO of IPHCA, Reverand Pastor Brooks, CEO of Lawndale Christian Health Center, and Ken Burnett, CEO of Christian Community Health Center. In part one of our Black History Month series we heard them share their journeys, their challenges, and what gives them hope for the future of health care. In part two, we’ll continue exploring how these stories point toward meaningful change.

📣 ACTION Day — March 1, 2026 | 3:00 PMWe’re gathering at Chicago State University to raise our voices and stand up for p...
02/26/2026

📣 ACTION Day — March 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM
We’re gathering at Chicago State University to raise our voices and stand up for policies that protect Community Health Centers and the patients they serve.
Advocates from across the state are joining together to make an impact, share their stories, and push for meaningful change on issues that matter most in healthcare.
đź’™ Join the movement and let your voice be heard.

02/26/2026

📢 ACTION Day Spotlight
Meet Dr. Wesley Gibbert, Clinician at Erie Family Health Centers.
Every day, Dr. Gibbert works directly with patients to provide high-quality, compassionate care in the communities that need it most. His perspective highlights why ACTION Day matters — because strong policies support the clinicians who care for our communities.
đź’™ When we advocate, we protect access.
🏥 When we speak up, we strengthen health centers.

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