Our Mission
Health Care Access Now’s mission is to advocate, educate, and support individuals in our region by utilizing the expertise of Certified Community Health Workers to deliver coordinated services and resources.
What Is a Chronic Illness?
Six in 10 Americans are living with conditions that limit the way they live or require regular medical attention. When these kinds of conditions develop slowly over time and last for longer than a year, they are referred to as chronic disease. Chronic disease should not be confused with acute conditions, which develop suddenly and…
“The Community Is Terrified”: How Political Rhetoric Affects Immigrants’ Ability to Access Health Care
Undocumented immigrants struggle when they need to access medical care. “Undocumented immigrants don’t have access to insurance; they can’t buy insurance through the marketplace,” says Mayra Casas Jackson, Executive Director of the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center (IRLC). They are not eligible for Medicaid either. That means they must pay out of pocket for every…
Built Environment: Isolation and Support of Immigrants
When immigrants move to a new country, they tend to settle in a neighborhood where immigrants from their country of origin have already built a community. Think about the various Chinatowns and Little Italy neighborhoods in many American cities. Chicago’s neighborhoods represent some good examples. Pilsen originally was home to Czech immigrants; Andersonville provided a…
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