AMA, West Side United invest $6M to close health gaps in Chicago

| 7 Min Read

CHICAGO — West Side United today announced a $6 million investment aimed at closing health gaps and improving economic vitality in Chicago’s west side neighborhoods. To help further its efforts, West Side United (WSU) also announced the American Medical Association (AMA) as the newest member of its collaborative—formed by six of Chicago’s leading hospitals to address inequities in health care, education, economic vitality and infrastructure on the west side. Together, the AMA, Rush University Medical Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, AMITA Health, Cook County Health, Sinai Health System, and University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, along with Illinois Medical District and financial partner Northern Trust, will invest capital in local businesses and organizations serving Chicago’s west side over the next two to five years.

Full press release available when you sign in

Sign in to the AMA website to get the full version of this press release. 

AMA membership has its advantages

  • Be a part of the nation's largest physician organization
  • Play a role in shaping the future of health care
  • Enjoy exclusive perks and savings

Not a member? Become a member now.

 

Media Contact

Kelly Jakubek

Phone: (312) 464-4443

[email protected]

About the American Medical Association

The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders, the AMA represents physicians with a unified voice to all key players in health care.  The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises and, driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care.

FEATURED STORIES

Smiling woman embraces another

4 huge Medicare pay reforms are part of new bipartisan House bill

| 5 Min Read
Eyeball with target

AMA takes fight to Wisconsin optometrists performing eye surgeries

| 5 Min Read
Baby with bandage on upper thigh

Measles is spreading. Vaccination remains our best defense.

| 4 Min Read
Figure stands with giant pencil and checklist

How to know it is time to apply for AMA Joy in Medicine recognition

| 7 Min Read