FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 16, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT:
RoiAnn Phillips, Communications Director
roiann.phillips@phimc.org / tel. 708.466.2650
Media Advisory
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago to Host Inaugural Youth Health Conference Addressing Key Issues in Health Equity
What:
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is proud to announce its inaugural Youth Health Conference: My Health, My Voice, Authentically Me, a full-day, in-person conference designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize young people and all those who are passionate about promoting health equity and expanding access to care for young people in Chicago.
This dynamic conference will engage young people and their champions across Chicago in strategic conversations around health-related topics, including substance use prevention and education, mental health, LGBTQIA+ health, violence prevention, HIV prevention and education, and justice involvement. Attendees will experience student-led learning, real conversations, and fresh insights on addressing the health needs of young people.
When:
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where:
UIC Student Center West, 828 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Who:
The target audience of the Youth Health Conference is Chicago-based youth, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, youth development organizations, schools, city agencies involved in health programs, and public health practitioners. Register and learn more here.
Media Opportunities:
We invite members of the media to schedule pre-event interviews with conference organizers, youth leaders, and public health advocates to discuss the goals of the Youth Health Conference and the importance of uplifting youth engagement in the public health sector.
For more information, please visit https://phimc.org/opportunities/youth-health-conference/
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Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) advances health justice and strengthens public health through innovation and partnerships that align people, strategies, and resources. Through organizational development, systems transformation, fiscal management, and program implementation, PHIMC leads efforts to ensure systems are compassionate, affirming, and racially equitable, supporting health and well‐being for all people. Funding for this conference is provided in whole or in part through the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Block Grant through the American Rescue Plan Act.
