STRONGER TOGETHER COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - CHICAGO
When: September 20, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Imani Village (901 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60619)
The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, in partnership with First Ladies Health Initiative, hosted the second-ever official Stronger Together Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair in Chicago, IL! This health fair took place in the form of a Maternal Mortality Health Panel and Health Resource Fair, which brought together medical professionals, first ladies, and community partners, providing attendees with direct access to experts (including interactive Q&A sessions). Specifically, this event, with 26+ vendors, included a panel that spotlighted disparities in maternal healthcare, the importance of home blood pressure monitoring, and the power of peer support during the postpartum period.
Participating Organizations
First Ladies Health Initiative
University of Chicago:
Maternal/Fetal Medicine
OBGYN Team
Fibroids
Family Birth Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Meridian
Advocate Health
Preeclampsia Foundation
AHF (American Healthcare Foundation)
Healthy Start
Women’s Cancer Center
National Kidney Foundation
Kroger
Family Rescue
The Safe Mama
Genentech
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Cook County Health
WISDOM Research Trial
Melanated Midwifery
Nave Wellness
EverThrive
Sinai Safe Sleep
Versiti Blood Centers
Plano Vision Center
Chicago Food Depository
Immanasi Health and Wellness
Courage to Love in Action
Health Fair Resources & Services
Cancer Prevention, Screening & Survivorship
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Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection education
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Lung, colorectal, breast, and gynecologic cancer education materials
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Personalized breast cancer screening and prevention research information
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Cancer survivorship programs and supportive care resources
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Patient support, care coordination, and navigation services
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Blood donation opportunities and blood health education
Chronic Disease & Preventive Health
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Biometric health screenings and vital signs assessments
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Kidney health education and disease prevention resources
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Diabetes prevention and chronic disease education
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Respiratory and lung health education
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Flu, COVID-19, and routine vaccination services
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Vision screenings and eye health services
Women’s, Reproductive & Maternal Health
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Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care resources
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Midwifery-led care and community-based maternal health models
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Reproductive and gynecologic health education
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Fibroid education and treatment resources
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High-risk pregnancy and maternal-fetal medicine information
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Preeclampsia education and pregnancy complication awareness
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Infant safe sleep education and maternal-infant health support
Mental Health, Brain Health & Caregiving
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Mental health counseling and behavioral health resources
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Perinatal and maternal mental health support
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Brain health education and cognitive wellness resources
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Caregiver support services and family-centered assistance
Community Support & Social Services
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Food access, nutrition assistance, and enrollment support
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Domestic violence prevention and survivor advocacy services
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Family assistance and community-based support programs
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Faith- and community-led wellness and advocacy resources
Access to Care & Health Systems Navigation
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Health insurance enrollment guidance and benefits navigation
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Managed care, specialty care, and referral resources
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Clinical research and study participation opportunities
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Health system navigation, patient advocacy, and care access support