Policy and AdvocacyAdvancing Human Rights in Illinois through Policy and Systems Change
Poverty Fact:
In Illinois, more that 1 out of every 4 people live at or near poverty. Children are particularly vulnerable. Of all the people living in poverty in Illinois, 1 out of every 3 is a child under the age of 17.
Health Care
Heartland Alliance advocates for accessible, quality health care for all. We lift up effective approaches to serving vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness, people living with addiction or mental illness, immigrants and refugees as well as other marginalized or underserved communities. Our policy and advocacy work is based on our extensive experience providing health services to vulnerable populations via community health centers and school-based clinics as well as community-based outreach, treatment and prevention programs.
Our Health Care Priorities:
- Effective implementation of health care reform in Illinois
- Promotion of coordinated care and health home models
- Expansion of access to prevention and wellness services
- Protection of existing health care coverage and service options for the most vulnerable
Our Health Care Resources:
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