The Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network (C3EN) invites Chicago area researchers in health equity to participate in the upcoming joint West Side United and C3EN Chicago Health Equity Alignment Summit. This is an opportunity for researchers who are interested in learning about the work being done by community organizations to address health inequities on Chicago’s west side. REGISTER HERE

June 6, 2023

4:00 PM -7:30 PM 

Malcolm X College

1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

REGISTER by Monday, May 29, 2023

4-5pm Networking with food and drink. Meet leaders from west side community-based organizations and other researchers interested in health equity. 

5-6pm Celebration of the work of West Side United to promote health equity on the west side and Panel Discussion with Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady and other health equity leaders on measuring progress towards eliminating the life expectancy gap. 

6-7:30pm Break-out sessions with west side community organizations. Discussions will address work being done on the west side, what measurements are currently being collected to assess progress, and what measurements should be collected in the future. Participate by joining discussions about measurement, effective programming, and potential research partnerships. 

Breakout session topics

·         Education

·         Economic Vitality

·         Nutritious Food Access

·         Affordable and Safe Housing

·         Public Safety

·         Drug Misuse

·         Behavioral and Mental Health

REGISTER by Monday, May 29, 2023 — see you there!