Overview and Bio of the Steans-CCHE Community-Engaged Health Equity Focused Faculty Fellowship Sonya Crabtree-Nelson Sonya is the head of Injury and Strangulation in the Swedish Hospital Emergency Department with a focus on domestic violence patients before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sonya works on the community-engaged project with the community partner Pathways program at Swedish … Continue reading Steans-CCHE Community-Engaged Health Equity Focused Faculty Fellowship
Food Deserts in West Elsdon
I was born and raised on the Southwest side of Chicago, West Elsdon to be exact. A predominately Latino neighborhood. Growing up, the biggest health inequity I have observed is the food deserts prevalent throughout my community. I remember my constant visits to the corner store located three minutes from my house. It was the … Continue reading Food Deserts in West Elsdon
Your Native Language Is Not A Barrier
Born and raised in Pilsen has been a roller coaster of events. Throughout these 17 years of my life, I have seen my community go from being a sprinkle of Mexican culture to becoming a place I no longer recognize. When you hear Pilsen, you no longer hear about the delicious Mexican restaurants that brought … Continue reading Your Native Language Is Not A Barrier
Debriefing of Health Inequities
Health inequities refer to the dramatic difference of healthcare availability between individuals in high income households and those who face economic hardships. It is evident that the Chicagoland area is divided by race and economic background, which translates to a lack in healthcare accessibility to those who cannot afford it. The homeless population in Chicago … Continue reading Debriefing of Health Inequities
Healthcare in Chicago: An Immigrant’s Perspective
I was born in Ecuador, but the past 14 years of my life have been spent in the Northwest Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Kilbourn Park, Belmont Cragin, and Jefferson Park. Overall, my personal accounts of health inequities in my community are limited. I have been fortunate enough to have parents who, although setback by … Continue reading Healthcare in Chicago: An Immigrant’s Perspective