Becker's Healthcare November 12, 2021
Before healthcare leaders in Chicago experienced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they were focused on health disparities related to where residents live and social determinants of health such as housing. And many indicated a team approach to effect change citywide. Nearly two years later, their focus also includes tackling issues such as the mental toll of the pandemic on youth and racism as a public health crisis.
Becker’s Hospital Review reached out to healthcare organizations in Chicago in November to gain current insights into their most pressing concerns related to the social and economic factors that affect people’s overall health. They were again asked to identify the most pressing public health concern facing their organizations and share how they’re...