Monthly Archives: November 2011

Join Our Jr. Board Mixer, Nov. 30 @Cans

News posted on November 16, 2011

The Chicago Family Health Center Urban Network Board (UNB) is hosting, Fall Back Into Giving, its first mixer and networking event on Thursday, November 30 at CANS, 1640 N. Damen in Chicago from 6PM to 9PM. The event is open to anyone looking learn more about the UNB and its role in making healthcare accessible to all. The UNB is made up of young professionals interested in making a difference in the communities that need it most.

Come to CARE, LEARN and CHANGE, stay to ENJOY an evening of cocktails and light fair for a good cause. Donation is $30 and includes wine, beer, well drinks and appetizers. For more information contact Kristine Kim at kkim@chicagofamilyhealth.org

Posted in News

Request for Proposals: Dental Design, Equipment & Fixtures

News posted on November 4, 2011

Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC) is requesting bid proposals from qualified dental equipment vendors to provide design, equipment and fixtures for a dental suite with nine (9) operatories planned for a new replacement facility of CFHC’s Pullman Community Health Center in Chicago’s Historic Pullman neighborhood.

Major funding for the CFHC Pullman Facility Replacement Project is provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration through a $6,257,249 grant from the Affordable Care Act. All of the work will be performed to comply with the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program at the Silver Level.

All Dental equipment team member firms must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Illinois and all key project personnel must be professionally licensed in Illinois.  Additionally, team member firms and individuals should demonstrate similar, recent experience.

Bid packet materials can be downloaded below.  If you have any questions, please email pullmanproject@chicgofamilyhealth.org or call 773-449-5810.

Bids must be received before 12:00 Noon, Central Time, Friday, November 11, 2011 at Chicago Family Health Center, 9119 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617, Attn: Mary Lou Rios. Site designs and equipment details are required immediately and no later than Wednesday, November 23, 2011.  Equipment is not required on site until January 2013.

Grant stipulations prohibit personal contact with employees, management or board members of Chicago Family Health Center, Inc. during the bid process.  Positive efforts shall be made by respondents when proposing the firm to utilize small businesses, minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises.

Bid Packet Materials:

Posted in News, Pullman

Coming Soon: New Pullman Site

News posted on November 1, 2011

Current Pullman site

The Chicago Family Health Center Pullman site, 556 E. 115th Street, is in store for some major changes.  Last year CFHC secured more than $6 million in federal funding to build a replacement facility for the antiquated Pullman health center, which first opened in 1987.

 The current building will be torn down and the new facility will be re-built next door to the current site. Look for construction to begin in the spring of 2012 and the new center to open in 2013.

 The Pullman site sees more than 6,000 medical, behavioral and dental patients annually. It currently has 16 exam rooms and three dental operatories on 3,500 square feet of patient care space. The new facility will feature 23,000 square feet of space, 23 exam rooms, two behavioral health consultation rooms, 9 dental operatories and separate space to hold therapy and educational sessions.

 In all, the new health center site is projected to more than double the number of healthcare visits at CFHC’s second-busiest site.  The replacement facility will also aim to enhance, revitalize and preserve the rich culture and history of Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood. The Chicago Family Health Center Pullman site will continue to offer its full array of healthcare services and programs before, during and after construction.

Posted in News

Family Planning Class

News posted on July 7, 2011
July 25, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm
September 26, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm
November 21, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm

Join us for a discussion about Family Planning options such as birth control and abstinence.  Other topics include:

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): what are they and how can I prevent them?
  • The importance of a yearly pelvic exam for women
  • Interconception care: taking care of your health between pregnancies

Call Luz Matos-Flores to register for this class: (773)768-5000 ext. 1031

Posted in Upcoming Events

Newborn Care and Breast Feeding Class

News posted on July 7, 2011
July 11, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm
September 12, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm
November 7, 2011:10:00 am–12:00 pm

Join us for instruction on caring for your new baby.  Topics include:

  • Baby’s nutrition and the importance of Breastfeeding
  • How to care for the umbilical cord and circumcision
  • Baby safety at home and in the car

Call Luz Matos-Flores to register for this class: (773)768-5000 ext. 1031

Posted in Upcoming Events