We envision Englewood as a progressive model for health and wellness. We are a community committed to improving the holistic health of residents through intergenerational programs and resources. Healthier lifestyle choices and access to health resources are imperative for addressing disparities in health outcomes for Englewood residents. To reverse the cycle we have undertaken transformative roles in directing the health of our community through education, prevention and connection.
Through the EQLI residents, stakeholders, and residents have been creating and implementing programming, outreach strategies, and deeper partnership/advocacy around health education and barriers to healthy eating and healthcare. Our collaborative work has included health care advocacy, healthy food access advocacy and programming, and health education.
Programs
ILLnet RECOVER
RECOVER is a national research initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The federal government recognizes the impact of COVID and has asked for an official set of rules to be created to evaluate the long-term symptoms people are reporting. The RECOVER study is designed to help ILLnet RECOVER’s medical team understand why some people continue to feel sick after having COVID-19 and others don’t. It will also help identify what can be done to speed recovery and even prevent it.
