Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn

On Tuesday, April 25, CFHC hosted its latest Lunch and Learn session focusing on Financial Literacy. Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago were on hand to address saving money, improving one’s credit score, and answering general money management questions. Attendees also received lunch and giveaways. The Health Education department has been hosting their Lunch and Learn series featuring several health and community focused topics. Stay tuned for more great topics on tap in the months ahead!

CFHC Baby Shower

On Tuesday, May 16 CFHC will host a baby shower to celebrate pregnant moms in their third trimester. The shower begins at 10:00 A.M. with breakfast snacks and will include a health talk by Dona Perry, MD from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois who will address the importance of post-partum care. SIDS of Illinois will also address sudden infant death syndrome. Moms can participate in a yoga class by YogaCare, receive gifts and take part in raffles featuring baby items and food boxes. Please encourage your patients to attend. Attendees must be CFHC patients and RSVP by calling Diana Martinez at 773-364-2304.

Donate Your Walgreens Rewards

CFHC is participating in the myWalgreens donation program. You can donate your myWalgreens rewards to CFHC now through May 31, 2023. At Walgreens, you earn unlimited 1% Walgreens cash rewards when you shop, and you choose how much to donate. Whether you contribute $1, $5 or more of your Walgreens rewards, you'll be making a big difference. It really adds up! Join myWalgreens for FREE at mywalgreens.com or by downloading the app.

CFHC Out In The Community

On April 2, CFHC took part in a parent resource health fair during 10th Ward Alderman, Susan Sadowski-Garza’s, School Parent Committee meeting on the East Side.

On April 22, CFHC also participated in a health fair at the New Covenant Harvest Church on East 93rd St. CFHC Women’s Health Department provided health education and promoted its services including the IBCCP and WIC programs. Patient Financial Counselor, Lorena Castro was also on hand to provide insurance enrollment assistance and address other financial matters, including the redetermination process.

Time for Candid Conversations



As a part of our DEI initiatives, CFHC and Strategy Catalyst Consultants are hosting Candid Conversations. These forums are for anyone within the organization interested in learning more about diversity, equity, and inclusion or just curious and wanting a thought partner to discuss and/or explore topics covered in prior training sessions. The forums are free for all staff and no appointment is required, they began on May 4 and continue throughout the month. All CFHC employees should have calendar invites for the Candid Conversation sessions so they can join a forum when their schedule permits. 

Remaining Candid Conversation Sessions

• May 9, 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM
• May 16, 4:30 PM
• May 18, 7:30 AM
• May 24, 4:30 PM
• May 25, 7:30 AM