Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2025-12-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for formerly incarcerated individuals.This one-day training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthContinuing Education Units are offered. Note requirements below. Register HereIn order to receive Continuing Education Units (CE) for participation in this training, you must:1. Register for the conference in advance of the scheduled date of the conference.2. Use the exact same name and email address you used when registering for the conference when you enter and attend the training.3. Remain and be present during the entire duration of the training. 4. Complete both CDPT pre and post tests the day of the training.5. Complete the overall CDPT evaluation day of training no later than two days after the training.Please understand that if you do not comply with all 5 requirements listed above, a CE will not be issued. This training is supported by ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Grant Program.

SHAC Meeting
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this SHAC Program Meeting, please contact Meghana Menon.

Combined Illinois Reentry Statewide & Community Reentry Taskforce Meeting
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Combined Illinois Reentry Statewide and Community Reentry Taskforce Meeting supports justice impacted individuals and professionals within the fields of corrections and public health in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. Please join us to learn about opportunities, resources, and services for those who work with justice impacted individuals and individuals who are currently incarcerated or reentering communities in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. Register HereIf you experience any issues with registration, please reach out to us at reentry@phimc.org as soon as possible. PHIMC strongly encourages all inquiries to be submitted no later than one week prior to the date of the convening to allow sufficient time for support. Please note that delays in contacting reentry@phimc.org regarding issues with registration may result in the issue not being resolved prior to the meeting.Note: All attendees must complete their own registration for the meeting. Only individuals who receive a registration confirmation from PHIMC will be recognized as official meeting participants. Those who join without confirmation will not be counted as attendees.

PHIMC's Fall Reception: All in for Public Health
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | American Writers Museum, 180 North Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Please join us for PHIMC’s Fall Reception: All in for Public Health on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the American Writers Museum – 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor. One of the most unique Chicago museums downtown, the American Writers Museum celebrates the enduring influence of American writers on our history, identity, culture, and daily lives.All in for Public Health celebrates the power of collaboration among nonprofits, community organizations, government agencies, and institutions championing community-driven solutions to public health challenges. Join us this fall for an evening of brain-teasing trivia, surprising literary facts, and community connection—all in support of public health in Illinois. Your participation fuels HIV prevention and care, behavioral health, school and community wellness, gender-affirming services, support for justice-impacted individuals, and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. Learn how your support strengthens health equity—and have fun while making a difference.Collaboration is increasingly vital — and celebrations are key to longevity.Please join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wins in our joint efforts for health equity and justice! Buy Tickets. Sponsor the Reception. Learn More.

SHAC Meeting
2025-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Brightpoint, 100 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60612
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this SHAC Program Meeting, please contact Meghana Menon by Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2025-09-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for formerly incarcerated individuals.This one-day training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthContinuing Education Units are offered. Note requirements below. –> Register here <– In order to receive Continuing Education Units (CE) for participation in this training, you must:1. Register for the conference in advance of the scheduled date of the conference.2. Use the exact same name and email address you used when registering for the conference when you enter and attend the training.3. Remain and be present during the entire duration of the training. 4. Complete both CDPT pre and post tests the day of the training.5. Complete the overall CDPT evaluation day of training no later than two days after the training.Please understand that if you do not comply with all 5 requirements listed above, a CE will not be issued. This training is supported by ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Grant Program.

SHAC Meeting
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. Please register here to attend.Questions? Please contact Meghana Menon.

Workshop: Addressing Intersectional Considerations for the LGBTQ+ Community: Culture, Sexuality, and Historical Trauma
2025-06-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
This free virtual training is for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, mental health providers, substance abuse professionals, social workers, case managers, and public health professionals. CE’s will be available upon request at registration.This training uses interactive exercises and group discussions to examine how to work effectively with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other (LGBTQ+) clients of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.Participants in this training will:Discuss nuanced terms and concepts commonly associated with LGBTQ+ culture to support critical thinkingDiscuss the difference between cultural competence, sensitivity, and humilityDiscuss historical societal perceptions about LGBTQ+ individuals and how they impact LGBTQ+ engagement in health careReview concepts related to heterosexism, heteronormativity, and personal biasDevelop cross-cultural respect/communication skills to improve interactions with LGBTQ+ clients and co-workersApply best practices to improve LGBTQ+ engagement and retentionDiscuss techniques to obtain a robust sexual historyClick here to register.

OUTSafe Training: LGBTQ+ Older Adult Violence Prevention Program
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
To address the rising tide of violence against the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois and nationally, the Illinois Public Health Association is hosting “OUTSafe: LGBTQ+ Older Adult Violence Prevention Program” in partnership with PHIMC. This free virtual introductory training for service providers will provide education and understanding for service providers on the victimization of older LGBTQ+ adults and will assist providers in best caring for older LGBTQ+ adults who come forward about their victimization.Click here to register by June 20, 2025.

Safe Schools Consortia Project: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Means Everyone Must Be Included in the Process
2025-06-11 15:15 - 16:00
The Safe Schools Consortia Project, developed as part of PHIMC’s Alliance program, aims to build regional networks of leaders across Illinois committed to creating safe and affirming school environments for LGBTQ+ youth. The project focuses on educational leaders in Regional Offices of Education (ROEs) so that those leaders can effect change across the districts they support.During this breakout session at the National Network of Public Health Institutes’ Annual Conference, Alliance staff will discuss the design and development of this project.

Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program: NNPHI Presentation
2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:30
PHIMC’s Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program builds capacity for organizations serving the TGD/LGBTQ+ community to provide culturally and/or medically competent gender affirming care including psychosocial, behavioral, and medical interventions to enable people that identify as transgender, gender diverse, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer to thrive. During this lightning-round session at the National Network of Public Health Institutes’ Annual Conference, Katie Morin, Managing Director of Public Health Practice, will discuss the need for and importance of gender affirming care, PHIMC’s approach to equitable funding distribution and management practices for expanding gender affirming care in Illinois, the activities and services implemented by subgrantees, and reflect on how these efforts address social determinants of health, trauma, and the unique needs of BIPOC communities..

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2025-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for formerly incarcerated individuals.This one-day training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthContinuing Education Units are offered. Please register here.

Youth Health Conference
2025-05-31
PHIMC’s inaugural Youth Health Conference aims to engage young people and their champions across Chicago in strategy conversations around health-related topics, including substance use prevention and education, mental health, LGBTQIA+ health, violence prevention, HIV prevention and education, and justice involvement.We invite Chicago-based youth, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, youth development organizations, schools, city agencies involved in health programs, and public health practitioners to join us for a unique conference that will center the voices of young people by offering peer-led learning experiences, engaging youth in the conference design, and recognizing that healthcare does not just take place in the doctor’s office.Register Now on WhovaPHIMC currently leads three programs connected to youth health: The Alliance, Chicago’s Regional Substance Use Prevention Integration Center (RSUPIC), and the School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC). The Youth Health Conference will build on the work of these programs and empower youth across Chicago on issues related to social drivers of health.

Combined Illinois Reentry Statewide & Community Reentry Taskforce Meeting
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Combined Illinois Reentry Statewide and Community Reentry Taskforce Meeting supports justice impacted individuals and professionals within the fields of corrections and public health in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. Please join us to learn about opportunities, resources, and services for those who work with justice impacted individuals and individuals who are currently incarcerated or reentering communities in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois. Register Here.

Action Camp Fundraiser: Off the Grid
2025-04-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657
Join PHIMC and our co-host Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook for our 2nd Annual Action Camp Fundraiser: Off the Grid on Saturday, April 19th, at Sidetrack. Let’s take this time to come together to celebrate and show support for LGBTQ+ young people. It will be a fun afternoon full of talent, camaraderie, laughter, and delicious camp snacks and we can’t wait to see you there! Please note that this is a 21+ event.

SHAC Meeting
2025-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | TBD; in-person
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this SHAC Program Meeting, please contact Liz Wilson.

2025 Illinois Reentry Conference
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:30 | UIC Student Center West, 828 S Wolcott Ave, Suite 242, Chicago, 60612, United States
The Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) Community Reentry Project hosts its annual Illinois Reentry Conference: Where Collaboration, Education, and Innovation Leads to Equity in Health Justice. This conference brings together people who are justice-impacted, their families, their advocates, and professionals from medical and non-medical community-based and healthcare settings for a day of honest dialogue to transform how we advocate for and work with people who are justice-impacted. This event is free and open to the public, offering a platform for education and collaboration. It will be held in a hybrid format, both online and in Chicago at UIC Student Center West: 828 S Wolcott Ave Suite 242, Chicago, IL 60612. We have reached capacity, and registration is now closed. Thank you to all who have registered. We look forward to seeing you!Learn more here.

Illinois Reentry Pre-Conference Networking Mixer
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Cara Collective, 237 S. Desplaines Street, Chicago, IL, 60661
In the spirit of collaboration, Cara Collective and PHIMC are hosting an in-person Illinois Reentry Pre-Conference Networking Mixer on March 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST at Cara Collective. This event provides conference participants with a valuable opportunity to connect, network, and enjoy themselves before the main conference day. Thank you to all who have registered for this mixer. We look forward to seeing you!We have reached capacity, and registration is now closed.To stay informed about this and other Community Reentry events, please complete the sign-up form partway down our Community Reentry Project page.

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2025-02-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for justice-impacted people who have been incarcerated.This training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthPlease register here to attend, and click here to sign-up for future updates.

Youth Leadership Summit
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00
The Alliance is excited to announce that our annual Youth Leadership Summit will be held on January 25, 2025, in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. This event brings together youth leaders and GSA advisors from across the state to network, learn, and develop leadership skills for creating safer schools for LGBTQ+ identities. Please register here by January 17, 2025.

SHAC Meeting
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this SHAC Program Meeting, please register here.

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2024-12-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for formerly incarcerated individuals.This one-day training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationRegistration information is sent to everyone signed up to receive Community Reentry Project updates. Please check back later or email reentry@phimc.org for registration details, and click here to sign-up for future updates.

SHAC Meeting
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom

30th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | American Writers Museum, 180 North Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us to celebrate PHIMC’s 30th year working to promote health justice and strengthen public health through innovation and partnerships that align people, strategies, and resources.  Our 30th Anniversary Reception will be held on November 14, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the American Writers Museum, a one-of-a-kind setting. One of the most unique Chicago museums downtown, the American Writers Museum celebrates the enduring influence of American writers on our history, identity, culture, and daily lives.Enjoy the company of Chicago’s public health leaders, discover new facts about writers you adore, and support our work. We will have drinks and snacks, and a raffle with fabulous prizes. Learn more here and secure your spot today.

Combined Illinois Reentry Statewide & Taskforce Meeting
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In the spirit of collaboration, the Illinois Reentry Statewide and Taskforce meetings have come together and will take place as joint meetings moving forward. The combined meeting is designed to support justice involved individuals and professionals within the fields of corrections and public health in Chicago and throughout the State of Illinois. Please join us to learn about opportunities, resources, and services for those who work with justice involved individuals and individuals who are currently incarcerated or reentering communities in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois.Please register here to attend.

SHAC Meeting
2024-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | CDPH Training Room, 1340 S. Damen Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60608
Chicago’s School Health Access Collaborative (SHAC) brings together education and health stakeholders to identify ways to enhance student access to comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable healthcare, improve the health service delivery model for Chicago students, and elevate equity and well-being. Co-managed by Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SHAC leverages the knowledge and expertise of its members to envision a school health system that provides all students with the health and wellness services they need.New participants are always welcome. If you or your organization is interested in participating in this SHAC Network Meeting, please contact Liz Wilson.

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago
2024-09-28 09:00 - 13:00
Let’s end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030! We know that connecting individuals to vital HIV treatment, prevention, and housing support will help them thrive and get us closer to zero new cases of HIV. Getting to Zero is a plan built to improve the lives of all Illinoisans. From healthcare access to equity and social justice, among many other impactful initiatives, this plan will help not only end the HIV epidemic but also better prepare us for current and future healthcare crises like COVID-19. Learn more about AFC’s lifesaving work at https://aidschicago.org/Please help us get to zero by making a donation through our team page for AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 2024. Even a small donation will help us achieve our goal! Will you join our team in supporting individuals living with and vulnerable to HIV?Learn more about PHIMC’s HIV prevention and treatment work here, including Routine HIV Screening, suburban Cook County’s Regional Implementation Group, and the Community Reentry Project which supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people with and at risk for HIV.PHIMC is proud to be one of AFC’s CommunityDirect partners, meaning that over 90% of the money we raise directly supports the work of PHIMC. Join the squad or donate today!

Corrections Discharge Planning Training
2024-09-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join PHIMC and other thought leaders for a free one-day training designed to educate and inform providers in both community-based and healthcare settings, on medical and non-medical discharge planning for formerly incarcerated individuals.This one-day training consists of four 75-minute modules on the topics listed below. Modules are facilitated by thought leaders and professionals inclusive of individuals with lived experience in both the corrections and public health fields. This training covers: Overview of the Corrections System and Reentry ProcessTrauma-Informed Care for the Corrections PopulationBasic Needs and Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsHealth-Related Topics that include HIV, Substance Use, and Mental HealthContinuing Education Units are offered. Please register here to attend.
