Chicago Family Health Center recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for its community service

July 22, 2008

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago Family Health Center announced today that it has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for its success in expanding access to healthcare and improving the well being of the community, and has been awarded a $7,500 grant to continue its important efforts. This grant is the second awarded to Chicago Family Health Center from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois for its efforts.

Chicago Family Health Center is a community-based, non-profit health center that provides comprehensive, accessible, affordable primary healthcare to the residents of South Chicago, South Deering, East Side, Roseland, Pullman, West Pullman and surrounding communities in the South and Southeast side of Chicago. Chicago Family provides healthcare to all people regardless of race, religion, language, gender, age, income or their ability to pay. In 2007, Chicago Family Health Center served more than 19,000 patients and provided over $3.7 million in charitable care.

Chicago Family Health Center is one of 185 organizations to receive a grant or donation this year from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, which focuses its giving in three key areas: health services for the uninsured and underserved, human services and education. Additional information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ charitable giving program is available at www.bcbsil.com/about_us/involvement.htm.