The Center for Community Health Equity is excited to be working with Chicago Scholars to engage young adults in the planning and direction of the health equity work of the Center.
Meet the current Youth Advisory Board and read about their health equity experiences below.
Lack of Access to Medication
By Margaret Harris What health inequality do you see as a big issue in your…
Not All Heroes Need to Be White
By Ethan Pineda Imagine that right now you are currently a 53-year-old woman who was…
WIC as a Community Safe Haven
by Valerie Alvarez In marginalized communities, community organizations are a safe haven for those struggling…
South Shore International College Prep
by Bukola Rinola I have seen a lack of promotion in health equity to young…
Pencils, pens, paper…pacifiers?
by Esmeralda Vargas When the school year starts again, many students look forward to ordering…
Lawndale Christian Health Center
by Daniela Luna South Lawndale has had an impact on me ever since I started…
Lack of Medical Resources in the Underrepresented Chicagoland Areas
Hegewisch Hegewisch is the type of community where you can ask your neighbor…
SWOP Impact
SWOP (The Southwest Organization Project) has had a significant impact on the community of West…
How the Night Ministry Helps Brighten Chicago
“Why are those people sleeping under the bridge, Ma?” my 5 year-old self asked my…
Food Deserts in West Elsdon
I was born and raised on the Southwest side of Chicago, West Elsdon to be…
Your Native Language Is Not A Barrier
Born and raised in Pilsen has been a roller coaster of events. Throughout these 17…
Debriefing of Health Inequities
Health inequities refer to the dramatic difference of healthcare availability between individuals in high income…
The problem behind closed doors.
I remember when my friend told me she was depressed because she was struggling with…
Are Chips a Vegetable?
Going down 55th and Lawndale on my neon pink bike, I remember taking constant trips…
Healthcare in Chicago: An Immigrant’s Perspective
I was born in Ecuador, but the past 14 years of my life have been…
Growing up in East Garfield Park
I am 17 years old and I’ve lived in the East Garfield Park area for…
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