SSMMANov 19, 2020Funding opportunity to Advance Health EquityThe purpose of this funding opportunity is to identify and learn from multi-sector coalitions with a demonstrated history of addressing...
SSMMANov 18, 2020National Civic League seeks nominations for All-America City AwardThe All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to...
SSMMANov 18, 2020Local leaders join in call for COVID-19 precautionsRelated: Chicago region’s mayors call on residents, businesses to unite to re-flatten the COVID-19 curve; and Public Health Officials...
SSMMAOct 22, 2020SSMMA presents on health and transportation policy at Transport Chicago’s Virtual ConferenceThe session highlighted the south suburban region’s integration of health considerations into project scoring. Transportation choices and...
SSMMASep 24, 2020Grant opportunity: Healing IllinoisAs part of the State of Illinois’ holistic response to COVID-19 and the racial disparities its impact revealed, the Illinois Department...
SSMMAAug 10, 2020Shortened deadline sparks increased efforts by south suburban census advocatesAfter it temporarily suspended 2020 Census field data collection activities in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau...
SSMMAMay 14, 2020Cook County unveils COVID-19 Response Plan-From Rapid Response to Equitable RecoveryThe six policy priorities include Healthy Communities – Health and Wellness; Vital Communities – Economic Development; Safe & Thriving...
SSMMAApr 13, 2020FEMA seeks public comment on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ProgramFederal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Regulatory Affairs...
SSMMAApr 8, 2020Fauci says the coronavirus is ‘shining a bright light’ on ‘unacceptable’ hea“I see a similarity here because health disparities have always existed for the African American community,” he said. “But here again,...
SSMMAApr 3, 2020Public Assistance Program applications for COVID-19 costs due April 12The Federal government declared a disaster specific to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13, 2020. This step, in conjunction with the State...
SSMMAMar 25, 2020Franciscan Health is in desperate need for Personal Protective Equipment at the hospitalFrom Franciscan Health Olympia Fields: March 24, 2020 Dear Sir or Madam: Healthcare providers are in an unprecedented and unpredictable...
SSMMAMar 25, 2020MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island will reopen to house coronavirus patientsIt is part of a broader plan announced by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to use facilities such as Chicago hotel rooms as isolation areas...
SSMMAMar 12, 2020Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information & resources3/20 – Illinois Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at...
SSMMASep 11, 2019Sept. 14: Rally to save MetroSouth Medical CenterAs you may well know, MetroSouth Hospital has announced their closing effective September 30th 2019. This will have a direct impact in...
SSMMAAug 9, 2019Funding opportunity: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health PrizeRobert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize elevates the compelling stories of community members throughout the country who...
SSMMAJul 25, 2019Officials warn ‘people will die’ if Blue Island hospital closesThe hourslong hearing took place at St. Benedict Church, just a block from MetroSouth Medical Center, whose operators are seeking...
SSMMAJul 15, 2019Blue Island’s MetroSouth Summit draws more than 200 first responders, medical professionals, communiA crowd of more than 200 gathered for the City of Blue Island’s MetroSouth Summit, held earlier today at the City Hall East Annex. Hosted...
SSMMAJul 11, 201910 reasons why the south suburbs should rank among the best places to live1. Diversity. Demographically, the region is home to a diverse mix of people of various races and ethnicities. From young ages, children...
SSMMAApr 26, 2019Municipal leaders gain tools to advance racial equity through policy at REAL workshopFrom left: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Director of Housing Initiatives Kyle Smith, NLC REAL Director Leon T. Andrews, NLC REAL Program...
SSMMAApr 9, 2019Five ways to prepare your city for next year’s censusNational League of Cities: The Census Bureau has spent the past nine years preparing for the country’s largest domestic mobilization...