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Upcoming events

    • 30 Mar 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Virtual Meeting

    Planned Giving Committee Meeting 

    March 30, 2023 

    By invitation only. 

    If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact the IOMC office at 312.675.6080. 

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    • 4 Apr 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Virtual Meeting

    Program Committee Meeting 

    April 4, 2023 

    9:30 AM CT 

    Virtual Meeting 


    By invitation only 


    New Committee members are welcome. 

    If you would like to learn more about the Program Committee or to join this committee, please contact the IOMC office at iomcstaff@iomc.org. 


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    • 10 Apr 2023
    • 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
    • Virtual Meeting

    Executive Committee Meeting 

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    • 12 Apr 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual Meeting

    Maternal Health & Child Workgroup 

    April 12,  2023 

    8:00 AM CT - 9:00 AM CT 

    For Fellows Only 

    Meets every month on the second Thursday of the month. 

    If you would like more information on this workgroup, please contact the IOMC office at iomcstaff@iomc.org

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    • 13 Apr 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Advancement Committee Meeting 


    April 13, 2023 

    1:00 PM CT- 2:00 PM CT 

    Virtual 

    By invitation only 

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    • 20 Apr 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • A Safe Haven Foundation 2750 Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
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     Integrating and Building Lives

    From Homelessness to Healthier Living - Health care, Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health, & Sustainable Measures 


    April 20, 2023 

    8:00 AM CT- 10:00 AM CT 

    Limited Seating - 50  attendees - Register Early 

    Continental Breakfast Included with Ticket 

    (Fresh fruit, granola, yogurt, fresh pastries, coffee, tea and water.)


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    A Safe Haven Foundation 

    2750 Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

    This panel will discuss the challenges of the homeless and their path to self-sufficiency. The speakers will address mental health challenges, access to health care, insurance issues, opioids, substance abuse, prevention and recovery, social determinants of health, health disparities, and integrating again into communities.  

    According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 3,013 individuals died of an opioid overdose in Illinois in 2021, which is a 2.3% increase from 2020 and a 33% increase from 2019.This nationwide increase is largely due to the rise of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, as reported in the Statewide Semiannual Opioid Report from May 2022. The rate of opioid overdose fatalities has increased disproportionately among non-Hispanic Black individuals who are 45-65 years old.2 

    The human cost is not measurable - beyond our grasp and requires more attention. This topic is important because of the human cost, and the social and economic impact is greater than anticipated by experts. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the disparities existing in our communities.  An integrated effort is needed to address homelessness and the challenges associated with returning to a healthy, sustainable life. 

    A Safe Haven Foundation 

    Access Community Health Network 

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois 

    Cook County Department of Public Health 

    The Institute of Medicine of Chicago 

    West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force