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Improving economic vitality & community health

Improving economic vitality & community health

James Lifton · Dec 20, 2024 ·

Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) member Rush University System for Health tells the powerful story of how it implemented the anchor mission to support employment, economic security, and health. By investing in Chicago’s West Side, the health system helps ensure that community members can work and play in the healthiest environment possible.

watch the rush university system for health video now

See also: Urbanize Chicago article on how Rush and West Side United are key collaborators in the Sankofa Village Wellness Center that recently broke ground in Chicago’s West Garfield Park’s area.

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