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Wednesday, 03 January 2018 04:20
01-03-18 PCC Community Wellness Center Receives DASA Licensure for Substance Abuse Treatment
Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) has received certification from the Illinois Department of Human Services' Division of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse (IDHS/DASA). IDHS/DASA administers a network of community based facilities that provide alcohol and other drug treatment programs. “The acquisition of a DASA licensure within PCC’s integrated services supports PCC’s mission to provide the highest quality of care. Through the recognition of this DASA licensure, PCC continues to provide evidence based interventions for substance use disorders, while supporting the integration of treatment into primary care, leading to decreased stigma associated with seeking treatment,” said Amanda Brooks, PCC’s Chief Population…
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Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) recently opened its third health center in West Suburban Medical Center. PCC Community Wellness Center at West Suburban is located inside the hospital’s professional office building at 1 Erie Court, Suite 7140, Oak Park, IL 60302. The health center is accepting new patients and offers primary care, behavioral health care, and support services. It is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. You can call PCC Community Wellness Center at West Suburban at 773-537-0020 for more information…
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 20:54
02/14/14 PCC hosts New Mom's Wellness Support Program with support from the March of Dimes
Oak Park, IL - PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is pleased to announce a grant award from the March of Dimes, Illinois Chapter, to support an innovative program aimed to support overweight or obese pregnant women during and after pregnancy. PCC believes that integrated healthcare should extend outside the exam room in order to be most effective. The New Mom’s Wellness Support program will complement the care provided to new moms from providers at the PCC Austin Family Health Center. A Health Support Specialist at PCC will collaborate with staff from the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County,…
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:33
03/06/17 PCC Community Wellness Center celebrates National Nutrition Month
Chicago, IL – As a complement to providing primary health care for residents of the Austin community, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is celebrating National Nutrition Month® at its Austin-based health center. On March 13, March 20, March 27, and March 28, dietetic interns from Dominican University will coordinate activities to provide patients and staff with practical tips for eating healthier. Participants will have the opportunity to test their nutrition knowledge, taste some nutritious snacks, play games, win prizes, and have pressing questions answered by dietitians.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 01:34
03/13/17 PCC Austin Farm kicks off third season of urban gardening workshops
Chicago, IL – The PCC Austin Farm at PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is launching its third season of urban gardening workshops to encourage residents of the Austin community to grow their own fruits and vegetables for a healthier lifestyle. Held conveniently during lunchtime, the Lunch & Learn workshops teach individuals how to grow local, sustainable produce using organic practices. Sessions are free and open to the community. The first session of the season will be held on Thursday, March 23.
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Berwyn, IL - This summer PCC Community Wellness Center will host a series of free community events at the Birth Center at PCC . These “Women’s Night Out” events will foster community, model self-care techniques, and introduce health concepts such as nutrition or physical activity for women and mothers. The first Women’s Night Out event will be held on July 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 6201 Roosevelt in Berwyn.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 20:46
03/18/15 PCC Community Wellness Center hosts grand opening for Birth Center at PCC, Illinois' first freestanding birth center
Berwyn, IL - March 18, 2015 – On Friday, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) held a grand opening for the Birth Center at PCC , Illinois’ first free-standing birth center.At the grand opening, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Representative Camille Y. Lilly (D, 78th District) spoke to over 80 attendees about the importance of birth centers and adequate healthcare access.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:35
03/21/17 Steinmetz alumna accepting new patients at school-based community health center
Chicago, IL – Dr. Vanessa Villacorta-Sierra, Family Medicine Physician at PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz has flexible appointment availability and is accepting new patients. As a Family Medicine physician she can care for the entire family. In addition, Dr. Villacorta-Sierra specializes in Maternal Child Health and does prenatal & postpartum care, including higher risk obstetrics. She also has a special interest in weight management and healthy living. Her services also include free pregnancy testing, family planning, well woman care including pap smears and breast exams.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2016 20:55
04/03/13 Community Health Center to Host Illinois First Free-Standing Birth Center
Berwyn, IL – PCC South Family Health Center, the Berwyn facility of PCC Community Wellness Center, received unanimous approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to establish Illinois' free-standing birth center.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:08
04/06/16 PCC Austin Farm to provide scholarships for art contest winners
Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center’s (PCC) community farm, the PCC Austin Farm invites 14 to 18 year-old students who attend high school or live in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood to participate in a contest to redesign the farm’s reusable tote bag. The student with the winning design will receive a $700 scholarship. Students with second and third place entries will each receive a $350 scholarship.
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Oak Park, IL – Dedicated to comprehensive health care, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is successfully enhancing and expanding its Care Management Program to serve a growing patient population
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:36
05/01/17 PCC Community Wellness Center receives funding for its robust Care Management Program
Chicago, IL – May 1, 2017 – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) was pleased to receive $50,000 in renewal funding from Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust. Funds will support general operations of PCC’s Care Management Program expansion.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:12
05/05/16 PCC Melrose Park Family Health Center receives Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician Award
Melrose Park, IL – A major cornerstone of PCC Community Wellness Center’s (PCC) services is providing comprehensive maternal and child health services. As a result of this commitment, PCC Melrose Park Family Health Center was recognized by the Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition (CABC), which presented Dr. Tamajah Gibson and her provider team with the 2016 Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician Award for their outstanding support of breastfeeding mothers and babies.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:37
05/11/17 Join PCC at its community farm for a “Women and Herbs” workshop
Chicago, IL – The PCC Austin farm will be hosting Women and Herbs, a free community workshop on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to plant their own seedlings, learn about how to use herbs for health and wellness, and tour the farm.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 20:55
05/22/13 PCC Salud Family Health Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Chicago, IL - PCC Salud Family Health Center, part of the PCC Community Wellness Center network of non-profit community health centers, celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly renovated facility on May 13, 2013 with an open house. Luis Arroyo (D), Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, 3rd District, attended and addressed the crowd who assembled to tour the facility. Arroyo voiced a clear support for PCC doctors and nurses who are doing a "heck of a job" and shared his interested in seeing PCC expand further into the neighborhood with more services and clinics.
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Chicago, IL – On May 16, 2017, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) participated in “On the Table,” an annual forum designed by The Chicago Community Trust to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships, and inspire collaborative action across the region.
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Oak Park, IL - PCC Austin Produce Market's fifth season begins on Tuesday, June 2 with a new twist: organically grown produce grown on-site by PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC). Instead of simply telling patients to eat well, the community health center is providing easy access to produce within the Austin community. Produce grown on the farm will be harvested and sold at the market. First harvest picks will include mustard and collard greens, kale, radishes, lettuce, and scallions.
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Chicago, IL – For the seventh year, the PCC Austin Farm Stand will sell low-priced, organically grown produce in the Austin community. These fresh vegetables are harvested locally, from the PCC Austin Farm. Beginning June 6, visitors can choose among a variety of seasonal items, including lettuce, scallions, garlic, kale, and mustard and collard greens.
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Chicago, IL –The PCC Austin Farm is preparing to launch its farm stand’s sixth season on June 7. In addition to counseling patients about the benefits of healthy eating, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is also providing easy access to produce within the Austin community. Produce grown on the farm will be harvested and sold at the PCC Austin Farm Stand. First harvest picks include mustard and collard greens, kale, lettuce, scallions, and garlic.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:16
06/13/16 PCC Austin Farm Stand opens with support of local artwork – join us for our sixth season!
Chicago, IL – June 13, 2016 – The PCC Austin Farm Stand is back for another season of fresh, affordable produce in the Austin community. During this season’s kickoff on June 7, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) unveiled its new farm logo, designed by William Barker from Austin Multiplex High School. As the first place winner of PCC’s art contest, Barker was awarded a $700 scholarship. Two other students from the same school, Ebony White and Jacquan Johnson, second and third place winners respectively, were presented with $350 scholarships.
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Chicago, IL – The Birth Center at PCC and New Moms will co-host “Women’s Night Out,” a free community event where women can enjoy an evening of fellowship. Women’s Night Out events foster community, model self-care techniques, and introduce health concepts such as nutrition or physical activity for women and mothers. This month’s event will be held on Thursday, June 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at New Moms at 5317 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:17
06/17/16 Illinois’ first freestanding birth center welcomes 100th baby
Berwyn, IL – The Birth Center at PCC welcomed its 100th delivery on Sunday, June 12. Baby Sawyer takes the honor of being the 100th baby born at the Birth Center at PCC. Brittani Chodl and her wife, Mary, welcomed Sawyer with the support of Sawyer’s older sister, Mia, and great-grandmother.
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Wednesday, 09 August 2017 00:21
07/07/16 PCC unveils newly renovated school-based community health center
Chicago, IL - On July 5, 2016, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) completed renovations of its first school-based community health center: PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz. The newly renovated facility located inside Steinmetz College Prep High School provides access to comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to Steinmetz students as well as community members of all ages. The health center primarily serves the Chicago communities of Belmont-Cragin, Dunning, and Montclare. Staff includes an attending physician, family nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, health education specialist, care coordinator, financial counselor, registered nurse, medical assistant, patient care representative, as well…
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Chicago, IL - The PCC Austin Produce Market is open for only one more week, bringing fresh and delicious produce into West Side Chicago for even tastier prices. PCC Community Wellness Center’s AmeriCorps Healthy Lifestyle Team will host the market on Saturday, July 30th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is located in the parking lot of the PCC Austin Family Health Center, 5425 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 02:56
09/02/11 PCC and Harmony provide a healthy start to the 2012 school year
Chicago, IL - On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., PCC Community Wellness Center in collaboration with Harmony Health Plan, hosted the PCC Austin Back to School Day to ensure that Chicago students are healthy and ready for the 2012 school year. The PCC Austin Back to School Day was held at the PCC Austin Family Health Center located at 5425 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60644. PCC providers opened up their schedules to offer walk-in hours for school physicals to PCC patients.
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Berwyn, IL - On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 PCC Community Wellness Center celebrated the grand opening of the newly relocated and expanded PCC South Family Health Center, along with Berwyn civic officials, local business owners, community board members, as well as PCC staff, family and friends. PCC South Family Health Center represents a $4 million investment through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Facility Investment Program. This facility was designed to meet the requirements for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification, from the U.S. Green Buildings Council. Berwyn Mayor, Robert J. Lovero, was in attendance at the…
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 02:53
09/26/14 Expanded patient-centered care at PCC Community Wellness Center
Oak Park, IL - In 2011, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) committed to providing a new model of care, patient-centered care, at its health centers. Following guidelines set by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), five PCC health centers were recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) in August 2013. This fall, PCC Austin and Lake Street Family Health Centers further enhanced their services in order to obtain Level 3 recognition by NCQA.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 02:57
09/30/11 PCC is READY to announce a grant award from the March of Dimes
Chicago, IL - This summer, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) was awarded funding from the March of Dimes, Illinois Chapter for the Ready/LISTA Pregnancy Testing Program. PCC is grateful for the continued support of the Chapter and for the opportunity to further the March of Dimes’ mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Through the March of Dimes funding, PCC will be able to fully spread the READY/LISTA program to our Austin, North, and West Town sites, and formalize the program to ensure comprehensive preconception and early pregnancy counseling. This will…
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 01:22
09/30/16 PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz celebrates grand opening
Chicago, IL – Wednesday, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) celebrated the grand opening of PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz, its first school-based community health center. Located in Chicago’s Steinmetz College Prep High School, the facility provides access to comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to residents of the Belmont-Cragin, Dunning and Montclare communities as well as Steinmetz high school students.
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Chicago, IL – There is still time to shop for local produce at the PCC Austin Farm Stand. The PCC Austin Farm will continue to offer fresh vegetables, harvested locally until Tuesday, October 31. Visitors can choose among a variety of seasonal items, including spinach, cabbage, sweet potatoes, kale, mustard, and collard greens. The farm stand will be open Tuesday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 31 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as this Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 330 N. Lotus Avenue in Chicago, the stand accepts various payment methods, including cash,…
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Chicago, IL - On Saturday, October 1, 2011, the Maternal Child Health Advocacy Council hosted the 2011 Charity Matinee to raise money for PCC Community Wellness Center’s breastfeeding support services. This event included an afternoon of food, drinks, and music with legendary Detroit rocker, Carolyn Striho. In celebration of the launch of Mary Sommers’ new book More Than a Midwife, Chicago actresses Isabel Liss, Maya Rose Dinerstein, and Chaon Cross performed various book readings. This was followed by remarks from special guest speaker, Illinois State Representative Robyn Gabel, 18th District, who hopes to promote policies that improve breastfeeding practices in…
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Oak Park, IL – On Saturday, October 8, 2016, the PCC Foundation will host its Annual Fundraising Gala, “Some Enchanted Evening.” The festivities will be held at the beautiful Oak Park Country Club and will feature cocktails, dinner, live music, and a raffle. Attendees will sing and dance along with local songstress, Melody DeRosa, also known for entertaining at the II Vicolo Trattoria in Oak Park.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 11:29
10/12/16 Some Enchanted Evening, annual fundraising gala benefits the PCC Foundation
Oak Park, IL – On October 8, the PCC Foundation hosted its Annual Fundraising Gala, “Some Enchanted Evening.” Held at the beautiful Oak Park Country Club, the evening began with a cocktail hour, during which time guests had the opportunity to win numerous treasures in an impressive raffle. The social hour was followed by dinner and live music. The salad course was fully harvested from the nearby PCC Austin Farm. The banquet hall was filled with the soothing sounds of local songstress, Melody DeRosa, also known for entertaining at the II Vicolo Trattoria in Oak Park.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 14:52
10/13/14 Academy Award nominated actress joins with PCC to raise awareness
Oak Park, IL - Academy and Emmy award nominated actress Mariel Hemingway is teaming up with PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) to focus attention on behavioral health issues. Hemingway will be the keynote speaker at PCC’s fifth annual Gala at Oak Brook Hills Resort on October 11. PCC and Hemingway aim to increase awareness of the enormous impact behavioral health issues have on underserved communities.
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Chicago, IL - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized annually throughout October, reminding PCC Community Wellness Center of their commitment to women’s health and the importance of the “pink” services they provide. Some of the services PCC provides to uninsured and underserved women in Westside Chicago and the near west suburbs are breast cancer education, instruction on self- breast exams, and routine clinical breast exams. PCC is a proud partner of the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP).
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Wednesday, 09 August 2017 19:57
10/28/14 Illinois' first babies born in history making Birth Center at PCC
Oak Park, IL - The first newborn cries were heard in the Birth Center at PCC, Illinois’ first free-standing birth center, as two families welcomed their babies on the rainy fall morning of October 18. Sophia Azalia, daughter of Delilah Noyola and Ivan Ramos was the first baby born at the birth center, located at PCC South Family Health Center in Berwyn. Less than one hour later, Natalia and Roberto welcomed their son, Ryland.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 08:52
10/30/14 PCC Community Wellness Center hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new community farm in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Chicago, IL - Yesterday PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest project to improve health outcomes—the PCC Austin Community Farm. Located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood in an 8,000-square-foot lot across the street from PCC Austin Family Health Center, the farm was made possible by a $350,000 grant from the Humana Foundation. PCC is partnering with the Chicago Botanic Garden, which will provide participants from its urban agricultural program, Windy City Harvest, to install and maintain the farm.
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Monday, 25 December 2017 22:28
11-27-17 PCC West Town Family Health Center Available to Assist Puerto Rican Evacuees
Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center joins Norwegian American Hospital and other local agencies to welcome evacuees from Puerto Rico needing assistance finding community and health care services. They are welcoming evacuees in the Humboldt Park Field House’s Hurricane Relief Center. PCC has a welcome table set up, ready to provide evacuees with referrals for primary care, oral health care, behavioral health care, and healthy housing. Staff from PCC West Town Family Health Center will be in the relief center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until December 19.
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Berwyn, IL – On October 27, the Birth Center at PCC celebrated its second year of operations with a festive birthday party for birth center patients. Guests were presented with a Birth Center at PCC t-shirt for their babies, had the opportunity to take a family portrait, and enjoyed refreshments. And of course, there was birthday cake!
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Chicago, IL - Earlier this year, four Chicago hospitals, six family health centers and one behavioral health provider came together to create MyCare Chicago, an Accountable Care Entity (ACE) and new managed care healthcare plan for individuals and families based in Cook County. MyCare is for children, parents and caregivers who are Medicaid eligible or on Medicaid or All Kids and who currently have an HFS medical card.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 06:31
11/15/16 PCC Community Wellness Center provides uninsured women with access to free screening and diagnostic tests for breast and cervical cancer
Chicago, IL - PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC), a lead agency for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) by the State of Illinois is continuing to provide access to free screening and diagnostic tests for breast and cervical cancer to eligible patients at all PCC locations.
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Thursday, 10 August 2017 01:32
12/13/16 PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz launches Medical Careers Club
Chicago, IL - In addition to providing primary health care for students and the community, PCC Community Wellness Center at Steinmetz has initiated a Medical Careers Club to encourage high school students to pursue careers in various medical fields.
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August 16, 2018—On Tuesday, PCC Community Wellness Center hosted an open house at the PCC Austin Farm. In partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers, PCC participated in National Health Center Week to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers.
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Berwyn, Ill. – Together with the American Dental Association, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is excited to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month in February. This year’s campaign slogan is “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” This month is the perfect time to schedule oral exams for children to ensure healthy smiles. PCC provides convenient access to oral health services in a state-of-the-art facility located in one of our largest sites, PCC South Family Health Center. Our dental providers offer preventive screenings, sealants, topical fluoride, oral prophylaxis, nutritional counseling, and health education.
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Tuesday, 20 November 2018 17:34
Local physician Carolyn Fitzpatrick, M.D. named Chairperson of the Board of Directors for PCC Community Wellness Center
November 20, 2019—Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick was recently named Chairperson of the Board of Directors for PCC Community Wellness Center. PCC is a Federally Qualified Health Center with a network of 11 community health centers serving residents of Chicago’s West Side and west suburbs. available at PCC’s Chemical Dependency Clinic.
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PCC Community Wellness Center’s Board of Directors Appoints New CEO Oak Park, IL — PCC Community Wellness Center announced that its current COO, Toni Bush, MPH, assumed the role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1. The announcement came just one month after former CEO Robert Urso retired, on June 30, 2021, after serving PCC for more than 30 years. Dr. Paul Luning, PCC’s Chief Medical Officer, served as interim CEO and will continue as the CMO. “We are pleased to have Toni transition to the role of CEO,” said Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick, PCC’s Chairwoman of the Board.…
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May 21, 2018—The PCC Austin Farm Stand is excited to begin its eighth year of selling low-priced, organically grown fruits and vegetables in the Austin community. The produce is harvested locally, from the PCC Austin Farm. Beginning June 5, visitors can choose among a variety of seasonal items, including tomatoes, okra, garlic, lettuce, cucumbers, and mustard and collard greens.
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Thursday, 19 April 2018 19:14
PCC Community Wellness Center Hosts “How to Start a Birth Center” Workshop
Berwyn, Ill. – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) hosted the American Association of Birth Center’s (AABC) “How to Start a Birth Center” workshop on April 14-15 at the Double Tree Hotel in Rosemont. The two-day workshop addressed the many issues that need to be considered when exploring the development of a birth center.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2022 00:01
PCC Community Wellness Center is breaking ground on a new $19.5 million Primary Care Pavilion in support of Lightfoot’s Invest South-West Initiative
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May 9, 2022 PCC Community Wellness Center is breaking ground on a new $19.5 million Primary Care Pavilion in support of Lightfoot’s Invest South-West Initiative New expansion to create jobs, enhance COVID-19 services, and offer care coordination to local residents Chicago, IL -- PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is breaking ground on a new Primary Care Pavilion estimated at $19.5 million. The new building is a collaboration between the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA), PCC, and Alderman Emma Mitts (37th Ward). It will be in support of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Invest South-West Initiative to address the social determinants of…
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Monday, 14 May 2018 19:39
PCC Community Wellness Center Offers Treatment for Substance Use Disorders with Unique Program
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Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is tackling the opioid epidemic with its unique treatment program. In PCC’s program, the treatment of heroin, prescription drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco and other substances is offered right in the doctor’s office.
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Thursday, 21 March 2019 16:13
PCC Community Wellness Center providers receive national recognition for patient satisfaction
March 21, 2019—Eleven doctors and advanced practice nurses at PCC Community Wellness Center were recently recognized among the best providers nationwide for patient satisfaction.
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Friday, 18 May 2018 21:08
PCC Community Wellness Center to be Honored at The Boulevard of Chicago’s 2018 Gala
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Chicago, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is being honored at The Boulevard of Chicago’s 2018 gala: Homelessness, A Health Issue. The gala will take place on Friday, June 1, at 6 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, a program, and dancing at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL.
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 12:04
PCC Community Wellness Center to host ninth annual fundraising gala, with special guest Wayne Messmer
April 8, 2019—PCC Community Wellness Center will host its ninth annual fundraising gala on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. The Sweet Home Chicago-themed event begins at 6 p.m. and will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, a raffle, and complimentary valet parking. Wayne Messmer—best known for performing the National Anthem for Chicago’s sports teams—will serve as the evening’s MC.
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Wednesday, 20 February 2019 17:54
PCC Community Wellness Center will continue serving Melrose Park and surrounding areas
February 20, 2019—PCC Community Wellness Center will continue to operate its PCC Melrose Park Family Health Center, despite the recent announcement regarding Westlake Hospital’s proposed closure. The clinic, located within Westlake Hospital’s Professional Office Building, has proudly served the Melrose Park community since 2012. While PCC does not yet know whether they will be able to continue to lease space in their current location over the long-term, operations will continue as is through at least June 30, 2019. If Westlake Hospital closes, as proposed, PCC is committed to finding new space for the clinic in the Melrose Park community.
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Wednesday, 05 September 2018 21:15
PCC Community Wellness Center’s Treatment Program Available for Overdosing Patients
September 5, 2018—PCC has become aware of an increase in opioid overdoses due to the striking increase in patients presenting to West Suburban Medical Center for opioid reversals. PCC encourages people struggling with opioid use to enter treatment. Treatment is readily available at PCC’s Chemical Dependency Clinic.
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Chicago, Ill. – PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is excited to partner with the Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) to provide free legal services for their patients that are low and moderate income renters.
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CHICAGO, Ill. – Many school children are just beginning their summer break. But it is not too early to schedule physical exams for their return to school in the fall. PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) provides low-cost school physicals at PCC Austin and PCC Lake Street Family Health Centers.
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Tuesday, 02 April 2019 12:37
PCC Parkside Family Health Center now open, expanding access to high-quality health care on Chicago’s West Side
April 2, 2019—PCC Community Wellness Center recently opened its twelfth health clinic, PCC Parkside Family Health Center, expanding affordable health care access to more residents on Chicago’s West Side. The new clinic, located at 115 North Parkside Avenue in Austin, offers family health care, women’s health and prenatal care, pediatrics, behavioral health and substance use treatment, as well as referrals to dental care at nearby PCC sites. Like all of PCC’s clinics, PCC Parkside accepts all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
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July 30, 2018—Dr. Penny White, pediatrician at PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) is accepting new patients at two PCC health centers in Chicago’s Austin area. As a pediatric physician, she can care for babies, children, and teens. Services include well child exams, immunizations, treatment for minor or chronic illnesses, lead screening, and school physicals.
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Oak Park, IL – PCC Community Wellness Center is deeply grieved by the killings of eight people, including six Asian American women, on March 16. This incident has highlighted the recent increase in violence towards Asian Americans. While we recognize that hatred and racism are systemic in American society, we are outraged by every act of violence, every abuse, every injustice. We stand in solidarity with Asian Americans, both in the communities that we serve and throughout our nation. We mourn with the families and friends of the eight people who were killed last week: Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun,…
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Monday, 10 June 2019 19:30
Toni Bush appointed Chief Operating Officer of PCC Community Wellness Center
June 10, 2019 — PCC Community Wellness Center announced Toni Bush, MPH, as their new Chief Operating Officer. With nearly 12 years of service to PCC, Bush has served in a variety of leadership roles throughout the organization, helping expand health care services across Chicago’s West Side and near west suburbs.
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