Mt. Sinai Hospital Shares Health Needs Assessment
Mt. Sinai Hospital meets with Humboldt Park stakeholders to share data and hear feedback to tackle the community’s deepest health challenges
13th of March 2013
A Micro-Market Miracle on Central Park?
Orlando Graham could buy a house anywhere.
So why is this college-educated, ex-NBA player and successful security executive looking at a red brick two-flat smack in the middle of an entire block of foreclosed properties on Chicago’s West Side?
“It’s a great opportunity,” explained Graham. “I look to be part of the future. If I get in now, and if John keeps recruiting good people, it changes into something bigger. … It’s all going to come up.”
6th of March 2013
Run for a Dream!
It’s time once again to get ready for the Humboldt Dream Run! 2012 was great, and 2013 promises to be even better.
7th of February 2013
Cameron School says ‘NO’ to school closing at CPS Hearing
Chicago Public Schools held a hearing about school closures. Read one mother’s testimony about the possible closing of Cameron Elementary School.
2nd of January 2013
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Celebrates Arrival of First Newborn Delivered in 2013
Dr. Thana Tarsha delivered the New Year’s Day baby, along with help from the staff at The Family Birthplace. Parents and family reside in Humboldt Park.
27th of December 2012
Dr. Guerrero of Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Receives 2012 Presidential Award
President of the Philippines recognized Dr. Guerrero for organizing and participating in 20 medical mission trips to the Philippines, in which they provide basic care to residents. Each year, he takes a team of health care professionals from Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth to the province of Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines.
19th of December 2012
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Cancer Program Receives Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation
The medical center demonstrates an important commitment to providing patients with access to high quality services they need – from diagnoses through treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship.
Applications for El Rescate Transitional Housing now being accepted
El Rescate is currently accepting applications for new residents who are LGBTQ, ages 18-25 and homeless.
12th of December 2012
City of Chicago Creates Healthy Resource Guide for Kids
Clerk’s Kids provides easy-to-search information on family fitness, park information, recipes, fresh produce, and more
10th of December 2012
Revitalized Ujima Community Garden
The word ‘Ujima’ originates from Kwanzaa, meaning collective work and responsibility. The Ujima Community Garden stands for just that. Once a vacant lot, full of contaminated soil, it has finally transformed into a beautiful garden, thanks to the many partners and residents who have contributed to its development.