FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Greetings, and Happy New Year! I am excited to embark on another year of transformative progress in the nation's second largest urban medical district, and to share in the continued growth and success of our IMD partners and friends.
I'd like to take this opportunity to renew our commitment to establishing the next great innovation district that brings
life sciences and technology together , which will help both sectors grow, stay competitive, benefit the City and State—and most notably, improve local health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities on Chicago's West Side.
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We are also working to advance new developments for the approximately 31 acres of vacant land in the southern part of the IMD. These new projects will bring new housing, hotels, retail and more within walking distance of the businesses and great institutions that already call the IMD home. But more significantly, they’re prime examples of sustainable economic development that will add jobs, residents and income to the IMD. I wish you all the best in 2020.
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-SUZET MCKINNEY, DRPH, MPH
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RUSH OPENS LGBTQ+ HEALTH CENTER
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In an effort to close health disparity gaps faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, Rush University Medical Center has opened
Affirm: The Rush Center for Gender, Sexuality and Reproductive Health. Affirmed is dedicated to providing safe and accessible health resources to those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Affirm patients will have access to the following services:
- Adult, adolescent and pediatric primary care
- Behavioral health
- Gender-affirming clinical services
- Specialty care
- Surgery
Education, research and community-based programming also will be provided alongside clinical and administrative services.
To read more about Affirm and Rush's commitment to LGBTQ+ health equity,
click here.
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IMD PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: AT&T
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Late last year, the IMD welcomed several new partners to the Gateway retail corridor, including AT&T. In addition to standard retail and phone plan services, AT&T offers a program for first responders called First Net. First Net is a "communications ecosystem and core being purpose-built exclusively for first responders," and includes preemption capabilities, dedicated network security and other tools to help ensure public safety during planned activities and disaster recovery.
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If you are a first responder, or are are part of a first response unit and would like more information about the program, please visit the AT&T store at the Gateway, or contact store manager
Luke Pytel.
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EASTERSEALS: A GRAND ENTRANCE GALA
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On Friday, February 28, 2020, Easterseals Chicago will host its "A Grand Entrance" Gala in celebration of its newly completed Fitness, Wellness and Recreation Center.
The event will include a performance by the Naturals, featuring former Easterseals students, appearances by current Easterseals students, a ribbon cutting and a special recognition for retired Easterseals CEO F. Timothy Muri for his 30 years of service.
The event will begin at 5:30 PM at the Terrence J. Hancock Family Campus, located at 1939 W. 13th Street. o learn more about the event or to purchase tickets,
click here.
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