Chicago Torture Justice Center is seeking a collaborative, experienced, and passionate clinician to lead clinical operations and activities at the Chicago Torture Justice Center (CTJC). Formed following a generations-long campaign against racially motivated police torture that culminated in the Chicago
PHIMC Launches New Website and POP Video
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Announces ‘POP Campaign’
PHIMC announces Protecting Our Patients (POP) Campaign, created to mobilize health care teams to reduce stigmas that hinder healthy patient outcomes. PHIMC, with a 22-year history of partnering with individuals and organizations to develop, implement, and direct life-changing public health
PHIMC Co-Sponsors Black Lives Matter Series
On Thursday, October 6, PHIMC’s Community Reentry Project co-sponsored the Black Lives Matter Series: Race, Politics, and Restorative Justice Conference. The conference explored the relationship between mass incarceration, racial equity, and social justice in the criminal justice system. Attendees learned
First Ever Healthy Chicago Community Seed Grants Awarded
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the first-ever Healthy Chicago Community Seed Grants. Awards were selected based on how closely applicants aligned their proposals with the goals of Healthy Chicago 2.0,
PHIMC Welcomes Julio Rodriguez as New Deputy Director-Finance
In July 2016, Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) welcomed a new member to the leadership team. Julio Rodriguez oversees the finance department and provides strategic direction for the organization’s financial health. “Julio is an excellent addition to the
Oliver Nichols Retires from PHIMC
In July 2016, PHIMC said goodbye to Oliver Nichols, the organization’s longest serving employee. Mr. Nichols began working with PHIMC in 2001. He first held the role of Executive Director before transitioning to Senior Financial Advisor and later Deputy Director
Fall 2016 Newsletter
Staff Updates
Funding Opportunity for Substance Abuse Prevention in Chicago
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is pleased to announce the availability of funding for Substance Abuse Prevention Services in Chicago and the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is issued by PHIMC as the lead