The Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program, a partnership between Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and PHIMC, provides comprehensive, lifesaving, and medically necessary gender-affirming care to transgender, gender diverse, and LGBTQ+ people throughout the state of
Windy City Times: LGBTQ+ advocates, lawmakers vow to protect Illinois schools from Trump’s impact
Julio Flores, Program Director for the Alliance, spoke recently with Alec Karam at the Windy City Times. Flores expressed his thoughts and suggestions for what we can do to support the young people in our schools in light of new
PHIMC Appeals Process for Funding Opportunities: Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program 2024/2025
PHIMC’s grant making appeals process is designed to promote accountability and preserve and underscore an equitable and fair review process. The appeals process provides a system for feedback regarding alleged procedural flaws. The appeals process is not a means by
Lawsuit Against Executive Order 14187
On January 28, 2025, Executive Order 14187 was signed, threatening to withdraw federal funding from healthcare institutions providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth and young adults. As a response to stop such harmful practices, PFLAG National, along with families of transgender youth,
Join the Youth Health Conference Committee
Are you between 16-24 years old and passionate about making a difference in your Chicago community? Or do you have young people in your life who would enjoy this opportunity? Here’s your chance to get involved with something big. PHIMC
PHIMC’s Unwavering Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Over the last several days, the Trump administration has released two executive orders directly impacting LGBTQ+ youth, particularly trans and nonbinary youth. One targets schools that support their LGBTQ+ students and staff and the other targets access to affirming healthcare.
Illinois Eagle: The Alliance to hold summit in Bloomington
The Alliance is proud to host the annual Youth Leadership Summit this month in Bloomington, Illinois. As reported in the Illinois Eagle by Caleb Sneeden:The focus of the 2025 Youth Leadership Summit is LGBTQ+ issues, primarily the creation and support
30th Anniversary Celebration
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is proud to celebrate our 30th year working to promote health justice and strengthen public health through innovation and partnerships that align people, strategies, and resources. To mark this moment, PHIMC’s Board and
Transgender Wellness and Equity Program Awardees Announced
The Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program expands comprehensive, lifesaving, and medically necessary gender affirming care for transgender, gender diverse, and LGBTQ+ people throughout the state of Illinois.Following are the participating sites and a short description of their
New Initiative for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Wellness and Equity in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, June 10, 2024MEDIA CONTACT: DHS.Press@illinois.govNew Initiative for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Wellness and Equity in IllinoisIDHS and PHIMC announce grantees in a new statewide initiative to expand lifesaving gender-affirming careCHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services
