Nex Benedict was a kind and caring 16-year-old non-binary student and a member of the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma. Nex enjoyed gaming and had a strong relationship with their cat, Zeus. Tragically, three classmates dimmed Nex’s light on February 7,
Reentry Support Conference in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2024CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Communications Directorroiann.phillips@phimc.org or 708.466.2650Reentry Support in Illinois:State leaders, service providers, and community membersrediscover, reimagine, and rebuild equitable practicesin criminal, health, and social justiceCHICAGO, IL – On March 14, the 2024 Illinois Reentry Conference:
Call for Reviewers: Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is seeking individuals to serve as reviewers for proposals submitted in response to the Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PHIMC is in search of
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Initiative in Illinois
Update #2: Thank you for your patience. PHIMC and our team of reviewers have completed the application review and funding recommendation portion of the process. The NOFO process is currently in the finalization steps, and it is anticipated that sending
Host an AmeriCorps Member through National Health Corps Chicago
Request for Applications issued by: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) seeks applications from organizations interested in hosting AmeriCorps members for 2024-2025 as part of the National Health Corps Chicago (NHC Chicago) program.
New Grant Opportunity for Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2024CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Communications Directorroiann.phillips@phimc.org or 708.466.2650New Grant Opportunity for Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity in IllinoisIDHS and PHIMC invite providers, advocates, and people with lived experience to participate in a new statewide initiativeThe
Enhancing School Health Outcomes Through Safe, Effective Data Sharing: A Case Study
The School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC), powered by PHIMC and Healthy Schools Campaign, partnered with Asemio to pilot a complex, secure data-sharing initiative to identify opportunities to improve systems within educational institutions and beyond that support the health and well-being
Request for Proposals: Team of Consultants to Develop Youth-Facing Educational Substance Use Prevention Resources
PHIMC seeks proposals for a team of consultants to lead the development of youth-facing substance use prevention educational resources targeted to youth who are exposed to substance use in their homes and/or communities. These resources aim to include the impact
Chicago’s New Opioid Impacted Family Support Program: Community Health Worker Summit Hosted by Malcolm X College
The Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program seeks to bring care and relief to neighborhoods that are most affected by opioid use disorder in Chicago. Students are prepared through Malcolm X City College of Chicago’s Community Health Worker program and then placed
Routine HIV Screening: Become a Model Site
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