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Welcome to our second edition of the new Spotlight. I’m always so excited to give you a sneak peak into the world of Erie and share all of the exciting things that we’ve been up to. We’ve been busy with completing renovations, holding events, engaging with social media, winning awards and of course, gearing up for even more changes coming to Erie this summer. I hope you enjoy this issue. And from our entire team at Erie Family Health Center, we wish you all the best. P.S. You know we love to hear from you— so as always, if there is anything we can ever do better or to help, simply email us at news@eriefamilyhealth.org.
Lee Francis President and CEO
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ILIANA MORA and THE GEIGER GIBSON EMERGING LEADER AWARD Iliana Mora joined the Erie Family Health Center family in June 2002 as a Development Specialist and assisted in one of Erie’s initial community needs assessments. Since that time, Iliana’s successes include: providing oral health care and optometry services, expanding the behavioral health care program, completing the renovations at multiple Erie sites (read more about the renovations on page 3) and acquiring and revamping two school-based health sites. She is currently working on the opening of two more Erie school-based health centers (read more about these new sites on page 2). While it is true that Iliana’s vision, skills and talents have molded Erie into the groundbreaking and influential health care center it is today, the compassion and heart she puts into each project has been the secret ingredient that makes each undertaking so successful. It’s no surprise Iliana has been honored with the Geiger Gibson Emerging Leaders Award. This award highlights the accomplishments of a new generation of health center leaders. The key qualities of leadership highlighted by this award are commitment, motivation, professional achievement, and leadership qualities that together further the health center mission. “These young professionals exemplify the finest in community health center leadership,” said Jack Geiger, MD, MPH, Arthur C. Logan Professor Emeritus of Community Medicine, City University of New York and pioneer of the U.S. community health center movement. Iliana highlights Erie’s commitment to the community as the main source of inspiration for her. “There are two reasons I love Erie. I love the people I work with – everyone is extremely talented and committed to the work they do,” says Iliana. “I also love the communities Erie serves. I come to the office to work with amazing individuals and to find new and better ways to bring quality services to more people and more communities.”
SPRING 2011 / ERIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt Aaronson, The Boston Consulting Group | Rosalie Alicea, Reyes Holdings, LLC | Celeste Castillo | Jacqueline Cervantes, Sears Holding Corporation | Michael Cole, UnitedHealthcare | Linda Cushman | Pilar Gonzalez | Juan Fernando Jauregui, Carpet One | William Kistner, Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Luis Leon, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Amelia Madrigal | Brian Marsella, Aetna, Inc. | Eric Mayeda, The Chartis Group | Michael O’Connor, Aon Corporation | Rev. Ed Sarden, Christian Church Center | Jill Simon Svoboda | Ana Maria Soto, National-Louis University | Darryl Tom, Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan, LLC | Daniel Tounsel, Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Humberto Uribe, Malcolm X College | Katherine Wilson | Ana Lilia Vivar | Deborah Wright-Powell, Hinsdale Central High School | Julie Zerwic, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Adam R. Swider Employee of the Year Award
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AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER SPRING 2011
SPRING 2011 / EVENTS @ ERIE
SALUD and THE CITY 2011 Erie Family Health Center presented Salud and the City on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at LaSalle Power Co, hosted by Erie’s Junior Board. Specialized cocktails, a silent auction (that included overnight stays in the Ritz Carlton in NYC, Cubs and Bulls tickets, and one of a kind artistic pieces), a raffle for a trip to Mexico and live entertainment from the band South of 80, made the night unforgettable.
Honoring the finalists: (top left) Dr. Lee Francis, Erie President and CEO; Alice Swider, Award Grantee; Brian Marsella , Chair, Erie Board of Directors; and finalists Claudia Jimenez, Sheila Fleming and Adelaeda Pagan
The most meaningful moment for the 250+ guests in attendance was when Luis Leon, the Chair of the Junior Board, directed everyone’s attention to the video screen. A brief and impactful video was presented highlighting Erie patients and the critical role Erie plays in their lives. Their proclamations of ‘I Am Erie’ reiterated the powerful influence Erie has made in the lives of its community through its combination of innovation, quality and compassionate care. Erie would like to extend a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped make Salud and the City such a huge success. Erie’s Junior Board members, vendors, sponsors, guests, entertainers, volunteers and staff you all contributed to this event. Over $40,000 was raised to directly support Erie programs and services and helps Erie Family Health Center fulfill its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality health care for those in need.
ERIE IS GOING ELECTRONIC Eager to learn about what went on at Erie last year? Well, you’re in luck! Erie Family Health Center’s 2010 Annual Report is hot off the press— and this year you won’t have to wait for the hardcopy to arrive in your mailbox. The electronic version is available right now in an easy-to-read, click-through format.
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JULY 2011: ERIE OPENING TWO NEW SITES Have you heard the news? Erie is coming to TWO more high schools! Erie Lakeview and Erie Amundsen High School Health Centers will be opening in July! What does this mean for 3,000 + students? • Access to care at Erie’s other locations • 24/7 phone assistance by an Erie physician • Enrollment in All Kids Medical Coverage • Continued high quality health care • Continued counseling services by Advocate Medical Group • Health care at Erie locations after graduation
Every year one Erie Family Health Center employee is recognized for their hard work, dedication, compassion and overall exceptional display of Erie values. This employee is the recipient of the annual Adam R. Swider Employee of the Year Award. The award was established by Mrs. Alice Swider as a memorial to her late husband. Mr. Swider grew up in the West Town community and understood the tremendous barriers of families in need— especially regarding health care. For this reason, he was a strong supporter of Erie’s work to provide quality health care for all Chicagoans in need. Erie is sincerely grateful to Mrs. Swider for her generosity and giving Erie the opportunity to honor one of their employees in this way. Every year Erie staff members nominate coworkers to receive this award. After receiving over 35
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, May 25, 2011— 12PM to 2PM The Four Seasons Chicago 120 East Delaware Place
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2010 was a year of growth, innovation and expansion for Erieincluding newly renovated sites and the launch of exciting new programs- and much more. Don’t waste another minute. Erie can’t wait to fill you in on of all the exciting things we’ve been up to over the last twelve months. With a quick click on the link below, you’ll have access to everything— right at your fingertips.
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nominations Erie was pleased to present the 2010 Swider Award to Sheila Fleming, Erie’s Director of Behavioral Health Services. Shelia oversees Erie’s Behavioral Health program. The reach of her program is broad-her staff provides counseling to teens, patients with HIV, adults struggling with depression and much more. Sheila is a true example of what it means to be an Erie employee through her endless dedication and commitment to the organization. The nomination forms received for Sheila were filled with praise of her accomplishments: “She is an example of compassion and care,” said one nominator. “From her own full client caseload, to her supervising a staff of 13, she conducts herself with warmth, honesty and an obvious commitment to care that supports the highest Erie values.”
“As I recalled the past recipients and stood next to the other two finalists I felt honored to be included in this awesome group of Erie’s staff.” — Sheila Fleming, Director of Behavioral Health Services
AWARDS WE WON Erie West Town and Erie Humboldt Park Receive the YHP Program Recognition Award Erie West Town and Erie Humboldt Park were honored as an Illinois Your Healthcare PlusTM (YHP) top performer for excellence in caring for people with diabetes. YHP is a statewide Medicaid program that coordinates care for people living with chronic illnesses like diabetes. YHP promotes and sustains the patient-physician relationship by helping patients manage their total health care. Dr. Carrie Nelson, Medical Director of YHP, recognizes Erie’s effort to create a program enabling the patient to take control of their disease to improve their overall health. “These sites have done outstanding work in diabetes care and YHP recognizes it is a team effort.”
PRESENTING: ERIE HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH CENTER It’s new. It’s improved. It’s (still!) open. On March 29th Erie proudly opened its doors to the remodeled Erie Humboldt Park Health Center. Check out the video to see for yourself the drastic changes and complete make-over this site underwent. Be prepared to be amazed... www.vimeo.com/erie/hp
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WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU Erie would like to recognize the organizations that make achieving our mission possible. The sponsors of the 2010 and 2011 Golden Toothbrush Awards directly support Erie’s award winning oral health program. Our hats off to each and every one of you!
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nce upon a time in Chicago, an anonymous donor pledged to donate $5 for every new fan of Erie’s Facebook page. In a month and a half, Erie’s Facebook page received over 900 new fans! This was done through the encouragement of Erie staff and Facebook friends who helped promote the campaign. Through the hard work, dedication and support from everyone involved, Erie not only raised money to continue provide our patients with programs and services, but also introduced an even larger group of
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individuals to Erie Family Health Center. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, our donor had a surprise in store: DOUBLE the donation! All in all, the Erie Facebook campaign raised over $6,000! These contributions will allow our organization to aid in the health of our Chicago community and it is all because of the unwavering efforts and determination of everyone involved. On behalf of Erie and our patients, thank you! P.S. You can still ‘like’ us! www.facebook.com/eriefamily health