Journalist Reema Saleh reported in The VP Chicago on May 4, 2026: “The widest life expectancy gap in the country runs through our city. Here’s how it got that way and what Chicagoans are doing about it.” As she explored
PHIMC Recognizes National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2026
Reflections from Bryan Gooding, PHIMC Program Director of Public Health PracticeAs a person living with HIV for 30 years—and as an advocate, activist, and occasional agitator for people living with or at risk for HIV—I have spent nearly two decades
Seven Days in June: Health is Primary
Seven Days in June: HEALTH IS PRIMARY is a decentralized, nonpartisan, grassroots-driven campaign to focus local media attention on how health funding cuts, as well as policy and regulatory changes, will devastate local communities.The national week of action takes place
Windy City Times: Young LGBTQ+ Illinoisans head for Action Camp this summer
Windy City Times Reporter Trudy Ring recently interviewed Julio Flores, PHIMC Program Director for The Alliance and co-director of Action Camp; Denver Gier, a college student who has been a camper and youth leader; and Lizzy Appleby, Youth Services‘ Pride/Share
Windy City Times: Illinois Organizers help lead National Trans Visibility March in Puerto Rico
Jake Wittich with Windy City Times interviewed Jay Diaz, PHIMC’s Alliance Coordinator, about their leadership role in the National Trans Visibility March. Here is a brief excerpt from the article published on April 22, 2026:For Jay Diaz, the march’s education
Out Chicago: Action Camp 2026
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Out Chicago co-hosts Scott Duff and Ellen Miller engaged Alliance Program Director Julio Flores in conversation about the magic of Action Camp for LGBTQ+ young people and their peers. They spoke about the history and
Second Chance Month
At PHIMC, we recognize April as Second Chance Month, a time to elevate awareness, deepen understanding, and reaffirm our commitment to individuals navigating reentry. This observance highlights the vital role of health and community-based social service providers in creating meaningful
2026 Illinois Reentry Conference: Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 10, 2026MEDIA CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Managing Director of Communicationsroiann.phillips@phimc.org / tel. 312-929-3781 2026 Illinois Reentry ConferenceWhere Collaboration, Education, and Innovation Lead to Equity in Health and HealingCHICAGO, IL – On March 12, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Press Release: Illinois All in for Public Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, November 14, 2025MEDIA CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Managing Director of Communicationsroiann.phillips@phimc.org / tel. (312) 929-3781Illinois: All in for Public HealthWhy? Because Collaboration is Key.CHICAGO – Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) will celebrate 100+ community partnerships and
2026 Community Reentry Champion Award: Nominate a Change Leader
Nominate a Change Leader for PHIMC’s2026 Community Reentry Champion AwardThe Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is proud to recognize and celebrate exemplary organizations or individuals with lived experience in Illinois who have made significant contributions to the reentry
