
Announcements
A Statement on the Corrosive Effects of Structural Racism
June 2, 2020
The ultimate measure of a person is not where one stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where one stands in times of challenge and controversy. – Martin Luther King, Jr. Surely now is such a time of challenge and controversy – a time when inequity and injustice in our society are jarringly on…
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Announcements
Caring for our Community During COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Dear Equal Hope Community: These are difficult times as our global community is challenged with covid-19 (Coronavirus). We want you to know that Equal Hope is doing everything we can to contribute to community wellness. Here are the steps we are taking for our clients and navigators: We are available for our clients, especially those…
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Announcements
Check out Equal Hope’s Cervical Cancer PSA
February 27, 2020
Check out Equal Hope’s new cervical health PSA! What an honor to have Val Warner and Robin Robinson as spokeswomen for cervical cancer prevention. Uninsured? Underinsured? Unsure? Contact Equal Hope now for a free pap screening. Call 312-942-3368 or visit us at equalhope.org
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Stories
Can a Vaccine Really Prevent Cancer?
February 27, 2020
Cervical Cancer is an almost 100% preventable disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Nearly all of us (>80%) will be exposed to HPV in our lifetime, but only certain strains of the virus are related to cancer. The surest way to protect yourself against cancer-causing strains of HPV is to get vaccinated. The HPV vaccination…
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Announcements
Equal Hope Rebrand PSA
February 27, 2020
Rebranding can be tough – especially when there’s a name change involved! We are so excited to continue our health equity work under our new, much shorter name, EQUAL HOPE!
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Stories
Equal Hope Featured in the Tribune
February 27, 2020
In 2015 Angela Williams of Morgan Park was diagnosed with cervical cancer for the first time. Today, after beating cancer three times, Williams wants to do what she can to raise awareness about cervical cancer. Thanks to a group of dedicated doctors from a number of Chicago area hospitals and health equity advocates here at…
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