The Alliance's members commit to…
Providing quality health care regardless of a person’s race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, religion or ethnicity;
Educating relevant staff on the rights of patients (consumers) and resources regardless of immigration status;
Establishing relationships with immigrant serving community organizations in our communities;
Not asking for or sharing patients’ information that can endanger their safety or immigration status;
Creating a physically welcoming environment for all.
Together, we are creating a new standard for creating a welcoming environment. A welcoming provides is…
1. Taking affirmative steps to address the concerns of their immigrant patients about seeking healthcare;
2. Developing internal policies and procedures that forward immigrant patient’s safety and sense of well-being;
3. Actively addressing obstacles and concerns facing immigrants in accessing healthcare during these uncertain times.
The Alliance Members
Healthcare Providers
AMITA Health
Asian Health Services Family Health Center (AHSFHC)
Chicago Department of Public Health
CommunityHealth
Cook County Health (CCH)
Erie Family Health Center
Esperanza Health Centers
Hamdard Healthcare
Heartland Health Centers
Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Lake County Health Department
Loyola University Medical Center
Medical Organization for Latino Advancement
National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND)
PCC Community Wellness Center
Planned Parenthood of IL
PrimeCare Community Health
Rush University Medical Center
Sinai Health System
St. Anthony Hospital
The Night Ministry
Organizations
Access Living
Age Options
Aids Foundation Chicago
ACLU-IL
DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform
DuPage Health Coalition
