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Legal Council for Health Justice

WEBFor more than 30 years, Legal Council for Health Justice has empowered individuals and communities, using the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being …

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History of Legal Council

WEBSoon after expanding, ALCC changed its name to Legal Council for Health Justice in 2015. Throughout the agency’s existence, tens of thousands of residents in every Chicago …

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Public Health Emergency 101

WEBOn January 31, 2020, Alex Azar, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), first declared COVID-19 a Public Health …

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Living True: Transgender Day of Remembrance

WEBAlmost 20 years ago, transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith started the Transgender Day of Remembrance (T.D.O.R) to honor Rita Hester, a transgender …

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About Legal Council

WEBWe fight for access to affordable health coverage and prescriptions, safe and stable housing, a free and appropriate education, the nutritious food communities need to stay …

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The Role of Legal Aid in Advancing Health Equity

WEBWhen Ms. Diaz, an essential worker at a hospital and caretaker of two granddaughters with serious health conditions, was wrongfully denied childcare and …

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Medicaid Unwinding and Work Requirements: Endangering Access …

WEBWithin the complex American healthcare system, Medicaid stands as an essential lifeline for low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Medicaid …

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Mission and Vision

WEBMISSION. Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for people facing barriers due to illness or disability. We …

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Forging Pathways to Health Equity: Access Community Health …

WEBWe also spoke with Hayley Willey. As a Care Coordinator, Hayley plays a critical role as the link between health providers and patients. Hayley is able to develop …

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Early Intervention and Lead Resources

WEBBig Victory in Illinois for Lead-Exposed Children, June 3, 2019: "Illinois children with lead poisoning will soon have access to critical supports and services, thanks to legislation …

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Illinois Medicaid Finally To Provide Life-Saving Medication To Cure

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. November 8, 2018. Contacts: Dani Hunter, [email protected], 312-605-1957 Ruth Edwards, [email protected], …

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Policy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to …

WEBLegal Council advocates worked persistently alongside our partners to pass HB4343, making Medicaid less burdensome and more equitable for older adults, people …

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Coronavirus Resources

WEBEducation & Youth . The CPS Online Reopening Guide is a central location to find all the information and resources needed to complete an online fall semester. …

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