06/15/2024
According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, there is a 9.2 year life expectancy gap between Black Chicagoans and non-Black Chicagoans, a gap that widens even further when comparing specific neighborhoods – for example, in Streeterville, life expectancy is 90, but in Englewood, which is just 9 miles south, life expectancy drops to 60. Children and families who live in the lowest-resourced neighborhoods have higher rates of chronic conditions like asthma, obesity, and diabetes, as well as preterm birth, low birthweight and teen pregnancy. They also have less access to care and services to help prevent adverse health outcomes and address their health needs.
Linking Clinic & Community brings high quality clinical services and multifaceted culturally informed health promotion directly into Chicago communities. The Mobile Health program provides healthcare services delivered by Lurie Children’s physicians and allied health professionals working out of an easily accessible mobile unit. Services include school physicals, sports physicals, immunizations, well-child visits and vaccinations, and asthma care.
Get your child prepared for the 2024 – 2025 school year by receiving provider services from allied health professionals.
Step 1: Complete TKC Linking Clinic & Community Interest Inquiry at https://form.jotform.com/222187774261157 for each child needing to receive service(s).
Step 2: Complete Mobile Health Patient Registration Packet - Formstack at https://luriechildrens2.formstack.com/forms/mobile_health_patient_registration_packet for each child needing to receive service(s).
If you have questions, please email [email protected]
