Past Events

Apr
08
Sat

Eggstravaganza Trail

Hop along the bunny trail! This free, family-friendly event will have pony rides, a petting zoo and entertainment starting at 9am. Equal Hope’s Bilingual Community Health Worker, Veronica, will be there.

  • Saturday, April 8th, 2023
  • 9:00 – 11:00 AM
  • Corrine J. Rose Park
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Apr
06
Thu

Westside Health Authority Soup Kitchen

Community Health Worker, John Tate, will be there signing people up for Equal Hope’s services!

  • Thursday, April 6th, 2023
  • 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Westside Health Authority
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Apr
06
Thu

Lincoln Park Community Services

Senior Outreach Specialist, Donalynne, will be there! Stop by and learn more about Equal Hope.

  • Thursday, April 6th, 2023
  • 9:00 – 11:00 AM
  • Lincoln Park Community Services
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Apr
05
Wed

The Healthcare Divide: Film Screening + Community Conversation

Join us for a Celebration of Healing! Actress, writer, director and cast member of “How Blood Go,” Yolonda Ross, will host this event. There will be a film screening of “The Healthcare Divide” and a community conversation. Equal Hope’s Executive Director, Dr. Paris Thomas, will be a panelist.

Apr
05
Wed

Cervical Cancer & HPV Presentation

Community health worker, Lydia, will be doing a presentation during bible study.

  • Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
  • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Celestial Church of Christ St. Michael Parish
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Apr
05
Wed

Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Feast of Options, but Who is at the Table?

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Join our upcoming health disparities seminar! We have the pleasure of having Dr. Irum Khan from Northwestern Memorial Hospital as our guest speaker.

  • Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
  • 12:00 PM
  • English
Apr
04
Tue

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels Food Pantry Event

Senior Outreach Specialist, Donalynne, and Bilingual Community Health Worker, Nacary, will be there signing people up for Equal Hope’s services. Stop by!

  • Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
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Apr
01
Sat

Vaccination Events and Health Resources · Eventos de vacunación y recursos de salud

Walgreens will provide COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children, COVID boosters, pneumonia, and shingles. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the library at (847) 432-5404 or contact Carolina at cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org.

En asociación con Walgreens, proporcionaremos vacunas de COVID-19 para niños y adultos, vacunas de refuerzo de COVID-19, neumonía, y culebrilla. Para más información o para programar una cita, llame a la biblioteca al (847) 432-5404 o contácte a Carolina a cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org.

  • Saturday, April 1st, 2023
  • 1:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Roberti Community House
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  • English, Spanish
Apr
01
Sat

Triple Negative Breast Cancer: It’s a Black Thing, We Need to Understand

This event is designed to increase knowledge among Black women of their risk for triple negative breast cancer, the importance of early detection, explain clinical trials participation and share available resources to support women along their cancer journey. Names of all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift card. The winner must be present to claim the prize.

  • Saturday, April 1st, 2023
  • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • South Shore Cultural Center
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Mar
31
Fri

Women’s Health & Wellness Day

Come out for yoga, raffles, entertainment and much more! Equal Hope’s Senior Community Outreach Specialist, Donalynne, will be there signing people up for FREE services.

Contact Chinita Holloman at 773-718-2037 for more information.

Mar
29
Wed

Perez Elementary School

Bilingual Community Health Worker, Nacary, and Bilingual Nurse Navigator, Maira, will have a table during report card pickup. Come learn about who we are and sign up for our services!

  • Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Perez Elementary School
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Mar
28
Tue

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Workshop

Did you know African Americans have the highest rate of colorectal cancer than any racial/ethnic group in the United States? Come learn more about signs and symptoms, risks factors and how to get screened for colon cancer. Free gift and refreshment for all who attend. Community Health Worker, Lydia, will be there!

  • Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Woodson Regional Library
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