EverThrive Illinois

10/22/2026

Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans will have to navigate the maze of Medicaid work requirements and more frequent redeterminations starting on January 1. Individuals who work with pregnant and recently pregnant individuals have a unique opportunity to make sure that they are exempt from these requirements!

Next week, Join HR1 and Pregnancy: Navigating Medicaid Changes Before, During, and After Pregnancy with EverThrive IL to learn about recent and upcoming changes to Medicaid and how they affect pregnant and recently pregnant individuals, including those who have abortions, miscarriages, or stillbirths. Bring your questions and get ready for an engaging conversation. We will share guidance and resources to help people stay connected to health coverage. Register today...https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BG9p5nlaSUmfT1dy6ogqBw #/

10/16/2026

If you are in Chicago, there will be free vaccine clinics from October to December around the city. For more information on locations, hours, and how to where to register, visit the Chicago Department of Public Health's website...https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/clinical_health/immunization_clinics.html

10/15/2026

Last Saturday we hosted our Community Health Chat in Melrose Park, educating people on how to stay safe from RSV, COVID-19 and the flu. Thank you to PASO for having us and thank you to Dr. Juanita Mora for helping us inform the community!

10/15/2026

While Congressional Republicans promised that HR1 wouldn't cut Medicaid for pregnant people - thousands of pregnant or recently pregnant people are at risk of losing their health coverage in Illinois. Join HR1 and Pregnancy: Navigating Medicaid Changes Before, During, and After Pregnancy with EverThrive IL on October 29 from 12:00 - 1:00 to learn about recent and upcoming changes to Medicaid and how they affect pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those who have abortions, miscarriages, or stillbirths. Bring your questions and get ready for an engaging conversation. We will share guidance and resources to help people stay connected to health coverage. Register today...https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BG9p5nlaSUmfT1dy6ogqBw #/

10/09/2026

Join us in welcoming one of our Associate Board members, Sarah Miller! Sarah is a recent graduate of Tulane University, where she earned a degree in Public Health with a minor in International Development. Her experience in public health research, reproductive health advocacy, and community-focused initiatives has strengthened her passion for advancing health equity and improving access to care for women, children, and families. Now based in Chicago, Sarah is excited to contribute to EverThrive Illinois’ mission and connect with others working to create healthier, more equitable communities.

10/07/2026

EverThrive IL has officially launched our new Respiratory Health Campaign, which runs from October 7th through December 31st.

As part of this campaign, we have developed a concise, easy-to-follow downloadable respiratory health resource in English and Spanish that provides adults, caregivers, and pregnant individuals the most-up-to date information on RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and how to best prepare and protect their families this respiratory virus season. Read in our latest blog post...https://everthriveil.org/everthrive-il-launches-respiratory-health-campaign/

10/07/2026

Today is the last day to register for the free screening & community discussion of Listen to Me with Sista Afya Community Wellness and EverThrive IL. We will be exploring the topic of Black motherhood, maternal health, and its connection to maternal mental health as we aim to increase awareness of the state of maternal healthcare in the United States, decrease stigma around maternal mental health, and improve support for Black mothers and families. After the screening, we will be hosting a community discussion to collectively process the film’s themes as a group.

Register here...https://communitycare.sistaafya.com/event-details/listen-to-me-black-maternal-health-documentary-screening-mental-health-community-discussion

10/06/2026

EverThrive Illinois will be hosting a Community Health Chat at PASO's Open House this Saturday, October 10th with Dr. Juanita Mora! Come learn about how to stay safe from RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 this season!

The Cook County Department of Public Health will also be present and providing free vaccines to children and adults. Register for vaccines here...https://portal.reya.net/registration/idph/pod/6917c3dc92481d41fb643d09/event/6ab2ae48b8b846035ceeb113/product-selection (Registrations for vaccines is encouraged but not required)

10/04/2026

Weekend reads: “Roseland Community Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit, raising more concerns about access to maternal care across the Chicago area.” Read more…

A hospital on Chicago's South Side plans to close its labor and delivery department. The closure comes as Prime Healthcare ended obstetrics services at three other hospitals in Joliet, Aurora and Chicago on Thursday.

10/01/2026