Erie Family Health Centers

Happy 150th anniversary City of Evanston Department of Health and Human Services! Kudos Ike Ogbo on your recognition award!

Last week, Erie Family Health Centers had the privilege of attending the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) Annual Conference in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI! Erie staff members presented on a number of topics such as developing your employer value proposition, scaling up your fundraising efforts, standardizing your patient access strategy, managing hybrid workforces, and improving patient collections 💙 Together, we are dedicated to ensuring access to quality care for all, and we're proud to be part of this inspiring community that’s making a difference every day! Thank you, Illinois Primary Health Care Association for hosting such an impactful event. Let's keep building healthier futures together! #CommunityHealth #ErieFamilyHealth #IPHCA2024

We started celebrating the 10th anniversary of Erie HealthReach Waukegan this past Monday when Nancy Bock, one of our board members, received a proclamation from the City of Waukegan. The #proclamation marks October 22nd as Erie HealthReach Waukegan Day to celebrate that we have been in Waukegan since 2014 and now provide primary healthcare services to more than 10,000 patients! Thank you, Mayor Taylor and City Council members and staff, for the proclamation and your continued support. #OneErie #CommunityHealth

We are fortunate to work with such a talented and creative agency to have improve health outcomes through effective awareness and communications efforts! Our COVID-19 "Boost Your Immunity Shield" campaign was innovative and awesome and we're glad the Publicity Club of Chicago agreed! We appreciate your partnership. Congrats on all of your wins last week.

Erie Family Health Centers’ Healthreach Waukegan Health Center and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital celebrated 10 years of partnership, serving the Lake County area. Our two organizations have a long history of working together and are a testament to “let’s see what’s possible.” What began as Erie having access to the community but short on facilities and acute care resources and Northwestern having facilities and providers but limited direct access to the community has blossomed into a reciprocal partnership with high care quality standards spanning from Chicago to Lake County. I met Posh M. Charles in one of my first meetings when I joined Erie in 2019 to discuss an impact video for their community partners. I have been impressed with their commitment to connecting and bringing resources where they’re most needed. In a time when Lake County needed additional healthcare access, I’m glad their first call was to Erie. Kudos to Nancy Bock, Melissa Hilton, and the Erie development teams for an excellent lunch and panel. Panelists: Erie CEO Lee Francis, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital President Seamus Collins, Erie Healthreach Waukegan Family Physician Lena Dennison, MD, and Northwestern Medicine SVP Posh M. Charles.

This week, we honored the incredible work of Certified Nurse Midwives who are there for families during one of life’s most transformative moments: childbirth. Midwives are the heart of compassionate, personalized care, empowering birthing individuals to have a safe, informed, and supportive experience. From prenatal visits to postpartum support, their dedication to holistic, patient-centered care makes an enormous difference in our communities. Whether at home, in a birthing center, or a hospital, midwives provide expert care, advocacy, and emotional support, making sure every birth story is unique and respected. You help create healthy families and stronger communities every day! #NationalMidwiferyWeek #CNM #OneErie

Marisol Jimenez has been an integral part of the Erie team for 28 years. Her dedication to making a difference in people’s lives is what fuels her passion, which she beautifully describes as the “paycheck of the heart.” ❤️ Marisol thrives on #empowering others through teaching, motivating growth, and utilizing her talents in emergency management. She also represents Erie with pride in the community and has taken a leadership role by co-leading the Latinx ERG, embracing diversity and uniting cultures across Erie. She describes herself as "responsible, compassionate, and always eager to learn from others." Her leadership and commitment to service make her a true inspiration to all. Thank you for your remarkable contributions, Marisol! 🙌 #HispanicHeritageMonth #EmergencyManagement #OneErie

Meet Xiomara, a valued Human Resources Business Partner II at Erie Family Health Centers. Over the past 3 years, she has played an essential role in supporting our employees and enhancing our workplace culture. What inspires Xiomara the most? “I’m passionate about encouraging employee engagement and promoting a positive, inclusive work culture through various project initiatives. I also enjoy providing support to our employees, helping them navigate challenges, develop in their careers, and contribute to our company’s mission and values. Knowing the impact HR can make on both employees and the organization drives me to continue growing in my career path.” We’re proud to have her on our team! #EmployeeSpotlight #HispanicHeritageMonth #OneErie

On Saturday, Erie and Equal Hope each presented to the Community Meal at the Hatchery about the services we will be providing at the @sankofawellnessvillage in West Garfield Park. Pictured are presenters Nicole Kazee, our Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, and Donalynne Schaffer, from Equal Hope. #CommunityHealth #ErieFamilyHealth

Chicago, Evanston, Skokie and Waukegan recognize October 6th as Erie Day, in honor of Erie Family Health Centers’ contributions to the health and well-being of our communities. Happy Erie Day, everyone! #communityhealth #ErieDay