Summer 2013

Meeting the Homeless Community Where They Are

My Schweitzer project is with Ravenswood Community Services (RCS), which serves economically disadvantaged neighbors in the Ravenswood and Uptown neighborhoods. More than 30% of the neighbors self-describe themselves as homeless. RCS provides groceries, health screenings and information, and life-skills education to help our neighbors in need achieve health, stability and dignity. At RCS, we choose to call those that visit us our “neighbors.”

I previously volunteered in the kitchen at RCS for four years and became inspired to help improve the health of the neighbors. Through conversations with neighbors, staff and volunteers, I learned that access to oral health services is a major problem. When I became a Schweitzer Fellow, I visualized creating a SMILES oral health program to complement the already established nursing clinic, overseen by Julie Donalek.

SMILES aligns with the Healthy People 2020 objectives to: increase awareness of the importance of oral health to overall health and well-being; increase acceptance and adoption of effective preventive interventions; and reduce disparities in access to effective preventive and dental treatment services (USDHHS, 2012). I launched the

SMILES Oral Health Program in June 2013, focusing on cultivating good oral hygiene practices among the economically-disadvantaged neighbors, and increasing their access and utilization of oral health services.

I started my project by conducting a pre-survey that I distributed to RCS staff and longtime regular volunteers (more than four years). I asked about conversations they have had with neighbors and it generally sounded like conversations about preventative oral health practices came up very rarely. Oral health itself did not come up very often either, but when it did, common topics were difficulty finding and paying for a dentist, dental pain, and tooth extractions. Responses about overall health confirmed that going to the doctor or dentist is hard and lack of understanding about how to access care was a major issue for our neighbors. Lack of insurance, knowledge about where to receive care, knowledge of dental procedures, transportation, fear

“Hello, Sir! Good afternoon! How are you today?” Maya Karki, 54 years old, eagerly calls out to me outside the building where I am about to teach. I wave my hand from the crosswalk, noticing the effulgent smile on her face as she steps inside for ESL and Health Education class. This moment of enchantment is not only reflected upon Maya’s face but on those of all 15 elderly students in attendance. Our class commences at 3 pm every Monday and runs for 2 hours.

Before I was acquainted with the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, I taught ESL as part of an internship at the Nepalese American

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NURSING FELLOW PROMOTES ORAL HEALTH, ADDRESSES HEALTH DISPARITIES

“I witnessed the

serious barriers

to care that our

neighbors

experience.”

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Teaching English and Health Education to Refugees

Fellow Biswas Pradhan (3rd from right)

at the Nepalese American Society Refugee Health

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Society (NAS), a community-based

organization that primarily serves immigrants from the Indian sub-continent. At the end of my internship, I was in great despair that I had to bid farewell to my elderly students to make way for other volunteers. When the announcement of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship diffused throughout my university’s notice boards and listservs, I decided to apply and propose a project at NAS to continue teaching English, adding a health education component and other aspects to help the elders integrate successfully in the mainstream of their adopted home.

Demographically, my students are elderly refugees from Bhutan who have come to this country after having been tormented by whirlpools of political interplay. Each and

everyone has a unique story to share, a story that is thought provoking, and touches deep inside the heart. I was completely shocked to learn how most of them, especially the women, had never held a pen in their lifetime. While urbanization and globalization continue to ascend, ironically, gender and health disparities are still

prevalent and unnoticed in many corners of this planet. I am very grateful to this Fellowship for being a gateway for me to understand social inequities and to apply appropriate interventions to address these underserved and unheard voices.

My 15 students are devoted to improving their English and to learning practical knowledge and skills they can implement to be healthier. In terms of weekly ESL class, thus far, I have completed the first four chapters of the ESL book that cover the rudiments of the English language such as words of greeting, introduction, weather, months, days, etc. The adult learners participate fervently in each class session. I engage them in role-plays, reading exercises, word dictation, and writing so that they become proficient communicating in basic English. Likewise, in health class, we have been deliberating about preventive health, covering topics such as diabetes, heart disease, and the ill effects of smoking and chewing tobacco. Overall, according to the feedback from the adult learners,

these integrated sessions have been very effective and informative to them.

Recently, I enlisted two other Schweitzer fellows, Ms. Nisha Mehta and Ms. Somayeh Jahedi, both dental students from the University of Illinois, to help teach oral hygiene at NAS. They exuberantly facilitated an oral hygiene class where the adult learners were enthused to learn about oral care. Although that day happened to fall on Teej (a festival observed by Nepalese women), we were thrilled to see the women attend the class in their colorful cultural apparel (saree). In addition, youth and kids also participated from the church center that hosts us. While my Schweitzer Fellow peers were explaining their slides, I simultaneously interpreted in Nepali language. The practical demonstration of the correct way of brushing teeth, flossing, and other oral hygiene instructions were very educational and effective. We asked the participants to individually demonstrate the proper brushing technique to assure that they perceived it correctly. The session concluded with a simple formula to be remembered at all times (2-2-2; we should brush our teeth for two minutes, twice a day, and visit the dentist twice a year). Altogether, there were 17 participants present in this workshop.

The Fellowship has been an avenue to use my potential for the benefit of the community. Although the number of participants is small, I believe that if my presence has motivated the adult learners to learn English language and focus on preventive health, then I have contributed to make a difference in the society. When my weekdays get totally immersed into assignments, reading, writing papers, and work, this Fellowship has been a catalyst to revitalize my inner energy. I have developed a sense of intense connections among the adult learners and when I facilitate the class, I am totally deluged in deep ecstasy.

Fellows Somayeh Jahedi (left), Nisha Mehta (bottom left) help Biswas Pradhan

(right) facilitate a workshop on oral health

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By Biswas Pradhan, Loyola University School of Social Work

student and Schweitzer Fellow.

“When my weekdays

get totally immersed

into assignments,

reading, writing

papers, and work, this

Fellowship has been a

catalyst to revitalize

my inner energy.”

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Helping Chinese Elders an Enriching Experience I have lived in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years, and have regularly visited Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood with family and friends for the delicious food. As a Schweitzer Fellow, my purpose for coming to Chinatown is to improve the health literacy of older adults who live there. My Schweitzer project takes place in Chinese American Service League (CASL) Senior Housing, which is a government subsidized, residential housing complex near Chinatown Square. The housing complex opened in

1998, has 90 units, and houses over 100 residents. Residents range in

age from early 70s to late 90s.

CASL came into existence in the late 1970s, when a group of friends decided to address the needs of the Chinese community in Chicago. Over 17,000 clients of different ethnicities are served on an annual basis. CASL assists individuals of all ages, and the agency’s extensive variety of programming and services reflects how the agency is achieving their original mission. CASL’s Child Education and Developmental Services department has three major programs: the Child Development Center for children ages 2 years to 5 years, the Family Learning and Resource Center for children up to 5 years of age, and the School Age Center for children ages 6 years to 13 years. CASL’s Elderly Services Department provides many different services for older adults, including: Adult Day Service; In-Home Service; Pine Tree Senior Council (a program that promotes social interactions among older adults); Social Services; Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program; Citizenship and Immigration Services; Healthy IDEAS (a program that assesses depression in older adults); and the Intensive Case Advocacy and Support (ICAS) for At-Risk Seniors Program. CASL also provides other services for clients of all ages, such as Employment and Training, Family and Community Services, and Housing and Financial Assistance.

My Schweitzer project at CASL Senior Housing involves three major components: disease state presentations, medication reviews, and health screenings. Since the majority of the residents who participate only speak various dialects of Chinese, all of my disease state presentations have been conducted in Cantonese. So far, I have conducted disease state presentations on arthritis, cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, immunizations, distinguishing between flu and cold symptoms, oral health, eye health, and glaucoma. The rest of my presentations during the fall months are focused on other topics in eye health, including cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal tears and detachment. I have conducted medication reviews for a number of the residents under the guidance of my academic

mentor, Dr. Diana Isaacs. In the medication reviews, I check for drug interactions as well as ensure that medication doses and directions are appropriate. I also go over important medication counseling points with the residents, and I provide medication lists for them to keep at home and/or in their wallets or purses. During the next few months I will be providing blood pressure screenings for the residents , and I will be providing them a card that they can use to track their readings. An additional service that I instituted was inspired by comments made by the residents. Many of the residents indicated that they do not have much interaction with their physicians and that they do not get a chance to ask questions. Because of this feedback, I have established a service that involves a doctor coming on Fridays to answer any questions the residents may have.

I’ve had so many memorable interactions with the older adults that live at CASL Senior Housing. Two experiences that come to mind are teaching residents how to properly floss and informing a resident that he should not stop taking his medications without consulting his physician first. One resident very proudly told me that she was able to openly and astutely communicate with her eye doctor because of information that she remembered from my eye health presentation. Her eye doctor was surprised that she was asking such informed questions, and she told him it was because of information that she learned at a presentation at her housing complex. The most memorable experiences during my Schweitzer project have involved simply talking to the residents about their lives. One of the services that I have been providing, but that I did not originally anticipate, is serving as a confidante. A number of the residents have talked with me about their lives and experiences in China before moving to the United States. Other residents have talked to me about the loneliness that they feel on a daily basis. In general, all of the residents have repeatedly expressed that they are appreciative that someone is taking the time to talk them about their health. The residents that have confided in me have also expressed that they are grateful that someone is willing to talk and listen to them about their lives in general (and not just about their health).

An outcome of my Schweitzer project that I also did not expect was that I feel closer to my Chinese heritage than I felt previously. My parents are first-generation immigrants to the United States, which resulted in my brother and me being born here. I think that a lot of Chinese culture that is inherent in my parents has been lost between my parents and myself. My parents have been so helpful and supportive in helping me with my project when it comes to translating materials into Chinese and serving as on site translators. I have not only learned more about Chinese

Fellow Bernice Man (right)

with CSU Faculty Mentor

Dr. Diana Isaacs

CASL

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“The most memorable

experiences during my

Schweitzer project have

involved simply talking

to the residents about

their lives.”

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about seeing a dentist and language barriers prevented our neighbors

from achieving good oral and general health.

Many neighbors go to the emergency room and free clinics for their medical care. The health issues that frequently affect them may be related to nutrition - hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and stomachaches. However, due to their financial circumstances, this population may have very little control over the type of food they consume. Understandably, many neighbors do not prioritize oral health until experiencing pain that becomes unbearable. When they want to obtain preventative oral services, they have trouble finding places that will help them. Tooth extractions are the easiest types of dental care for our neighbors to find -- often by visiting an emergency room or even by pulling a tooth themselves.

I witnessed firsthand the serious barriers to care our neighbors experience when I worked with one who needed a much needed tooth extraction. I accompanied her to an appointment at a community dental clinic to address her tooth pain. The providers determined that she had a tooth in total decay, and that she had a wisdom tooth pushing against it. Both teeth needed extraction. This type of procedure needed to be done by an oral surgeon, and would be costly because the neighbor did not have Medicaid. Cook County was her only affordable option. For ten days she called at 7:40am to try to secure one of 35 extraction appointments that are available each day. The neighbor was prescribed and provided Amoxicillin for a full ten-day course. She confirmed her understanding and was given written instruction. For the first few days, I called her to remind her to take the antibiotic; sometimes she had forgotten and sometimes she had remembered on her own to take it on time.

When I followed up with her at the pantry, she reported she had been “calling and calling” Cook County and kept getting “forwarded and forwarded.” She would go through the menu prompts and if no one answered, she would hang up. She had not realized that she needed to stay on the line and listen to the background music while waiting for the next available operator. This was a teaching moment for a concept that may seem simple to many. Also, when I asked if she had completely used up her antibiotics, she explained she still had some left

because she had been taking Tylenol for pain and didn’t want to “overdose.” Thus she had been taking one antibiotic in the morning and one at night and a Tylenol in the afternoon. Finding out about this was an opportunity for me to teach her important information about taking the right dosage of her medication. This experience exemplifies the barriers the underserved face in understanding and navigating access to care as well as comprehending provided instructions about their own health information.

Project boulders that I have encountered include being able to establish a consistent supply of oral hygiene supplies for mass distribution to about 350 neighbors quarterly and as needed by neighbors (min. 100) through a grant or donation. And I continue to struggle with establishing relationships with local dentists who are

willing to provide free or low cost services. The latter has proven difficult, however I continue to strive to better understand coverage and how to navigate access to providers and services so I can better advocate for my neighbors.

Through the Schweitzer Fellowship, I am developing skills and insights that will help me become a compassionate health care provider as well as an advocate for my current and future neighbors. Implementing SMILES at RCS has allowed me to

apply my new learning and training from nursing school to a population that has many needs, and with each experience, I continue to find new learning. I continue to improve my skills as an active listener, especially important because it is more than likely that the agenda I’ve planned for promoting health is not necessarily my neighbor’s most urgent priority. It is important to meet individuals where they are at regarding their needs, stability, health literacy and language. Finally, I have become increasingly successful at being resourceful and creative! For example, to teach young children I meet at RCS about oral health, I use the acronym that I tweaked from the original creation by my DePaul School of Nursing professor, Dr. Karyn Holm. It goes like this, S – soft bristles, M- morning and evening, I – inner and outer, L – lower and upper, E- everyday, S – SMILE!

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Oral Health Promotion

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Fellow Jori Reigle presents on her SMILES program at the

Illinois Oral Health Conference

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“Building Healthier Communities: The Power of One” Reflections from the fall Schweitzer Leadership Conference

On November 1-2, Schweitzer Fellows for Life and supporters from all around the country, including 15 Chicago area Fellows for Life, gathered in Cambridge, MA for the annual Schweitzer Leadership Conference. Some reflections:

Bottom left: Chicago Fellows for Life with Robert L. Satcher, Jr., M.D., PhD.

Middle: Fellow for Life Melody Cibock with conference speaker Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD.

Right: Current Fellow Rachelle Sico and Fellow for Life Dana Madigan

“I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Schweitzer Leadership Conference in Boston and was provided with new inspiration to continue being of service to others. I was rejuvenated in a way that could only have occurred by being in a room full of individuals that realize the importance of public service, creating opportunities for communities and individuals that are underserved and building a network to make those opportunities attainable. The speakers were awesome and their enthusiasm contagious. What I found most refreshing was the humility displayed by the speakers who have accomplished so much and have not allowed their advanced degrees or titles to define who they are at the ‘core.’ In addition, it was great meeting individuals who are just starting out in their careers and current Fellows who are determined to make a difference in the world. I believe being of service to others is not something that can be learned or is always rewarded, but it is a characteristic that is instinctual which drives an individual to make a difference in spite of recognition. My favorite Albert Schweitzer quote is, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” It is important that we lead by example for future generations so they will realize the importance of working together to create healthy communities.” -Deresha Gibson, Fellow For Life

“When I first saw this year’s conference theme of ‘Building Healthier Communities: The Power of One,’ I was surprised! During my Fellowship year, there was so much focus on interdisciplinary approaches to similar issues, partnerships, and the power of community. The conference theme seemed to almost contradict everything that has been instilled in me from the Fellowship experience. However, after attending the conference, I realize that the conference theme was a reminder of what one person or organization can accomplish and set into motion. While all the presenters talked about teamwork and the support they received that allowed them to reach their goals, they all had very unique ideas and motivations that allowed them to do what others thought was strange or useless at the time. Not only were the presentations powerful, it was the conversations with other

individuals that could accomplish much: conversations with Dr. Regina Benjamin, the 18th US Surgeon General about opportunities to engage in public service when you are currently excluded, conversations about partnerships between often dichotomized professions to work towards advancing community health, conversations about radical ideas that change the way we think about the causes of disparity, and conversations about the projects that others have dedicated their ‘spare’ time towards. I hope the ideas discussed in these conversations can begin to manifest into positive changes for our communities, and that more Chicago Fellows for Life will be able to participate in the conference next year to inspire themselves and others.” -Dana Madigan, Fellow for Life

From left: FFL Melody Cibock, FFL Deresha Gibson, Fellow

Rachelle Sico, FFL Dana Madigan, Fellow Bernice Man

“I was rejuvenated in a way

that could only have occurred

by being in a room full of

individuals that realize the

importance of public service.”

“The conference theme was a

reminder of what one person or

organization can accomplish

and set into motion.”

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history and culture from the residents, but from my parents as well. For example, I

have learned more about the history of Chinese as a written language. Because the residents are older adults, they have the ability to read Traditional Chinese. Simplified Chinese was promoted and implemented in China by the Communist Party in the 1950s and 1960s with the intent of increasing literacy. Currently, Simplified Chinese is used in Mainland China, whereas Traditional Chinese is predominant in Hong Kong and Taiwan. I’ve also learned many more medical terms in Cantonese, such as “insulin”, “antibiotics”, and “side effects.” Additionally, I have learned a lot more about what life was like for people growing up in China. I have no real context to how life was in China and Hong Kong, and I really enjoy hearing about it from the residents.

My Schweitzer Fellowship experience has brought a new dimension to my life that I did not foresee. I knew that I would be helping people, which was my intent when I applied for the Fellowship. However, when I was selected for the Fellowship, I thought more about what I could bring to these people’s lives and I did not think as much about what they could bring to my life. They have enriched my life not only by allowing me to put into practice skills that I have learned in school, but also by being

so open and engaging with me and allowing me to be a consistent part of their lives. I anticipate that, through my project in the upcoming months, I will learn a lot more from the residents and my project itself. I am really looking forward to seeing how both my project and the relationships with the residents at CASL Senior Housing will develop as my Schweitzer project continues.

CASL

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Fellow Bernice Man (back row, at left) with class participants at CASL

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By Bernice Man, a student at Chicago State University

College of Pharmacy and Schweitzer Fellow.

Grants of up to $2,000 per proposal will be provided to Fellows for Life that begin, sustain and/or build on to innovative community projects that help underserved Chicago communities.

Proposed projects must have a 1 year timeframe, and need to concretely describe goals, objectives, activities, measurable objectives and evaluation methods to be considered.

Eligible projects need to include the involvement or collaboration of a medical student, physician or physician organization, and one outcome that increases the understanding of successful interdisciplinary collaboration of health professionals.

Current Fellows and FFL are eligible to apply, and collaboration between multiple FFL is encouraged.

To apply:

1. Write a 1-2 page summary of your intended project which includes the following:

a. Population served and health need(s) to be addressed

b. Intended impact c. Goals, objectives and evaluation metrics d. Collaborators and/or other supporters e. Plan for sustainability

2. Include a project budget that indicates how the grant will be utilized. If there are other sources of financial support for the project, please include them. Email your summary and budget to Erica Martinez (emartinez@hmprg.org) no later than January 15, 2014 for consideration.

Fellows for Life: Request for Proposals! Do you have a project idea? Do you want to collaborate with other FFLs and

medical professionals to implement an idea? Do you need seed money to get started? This RFP is for you!

The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows for Life Program, with support from the AMA Foundation, is seeking Requests

for Proposals as part of an initiative to provide small seed grants to FFL.

Fall 2013 Fellows for Life Events

COMMUNITY SERVICE On Tuesday, November 26, Fellows for Life, current Fellows, and their friends volunteered at Arts of Life, an organization that provides arts programming for adults with and without developmental disabilities. Many thanks to the amazing Chef Chao and his staff from Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar who prepared and served a fantastic turkey dinner with all the trimmings. This was the 2nd year that Fellows and Union Sushi teamed up for the Thanksgiving-themed service day at Arts of Life.

NETWORKING Fellows for Life gathered for socializing and networking in October. They enjoyed Indian food, live music, and henna tattoos at Arya Bhavan Restaurant in Rogers Park.

FUNDRAISING On August 22, Fellows for Life held the 2nd annual Schweitzer Summer Fest, which gave current Schweitzer Fellows an opportunity to promote and fundraise for their project expenses. This year, our Fellows raised over $5,000! Thank you to FFL Monika Black for hosting.

I hope you are all in good health and spirits. I am the new Fellows for Life Coordinator. Being a Fellow for Life gives me great insight and enthusiasm to take the program to the next level! I am here to work with you as we leverage each other to continue to serve and grow professionally. Always feel free to share any opportunities or events you want others to attend or learn more about. Thank you to those who have attended the events this year and we hope to see many more of you soon. I am here for you! Happy holidays! -Erica Martinez

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Contact Erica at:

emartinez@hmprg.org

Welcome Erica Martinez, Fellows for Life Coordinator!

Fellows Raise Awareness of Impact of Violence on Health of Diverse Communities

Each year, the Schweitzer Fellows plan public symposia to raise awareness about pressing community health issues. In recognition of the impact of violence on public health, the Fellows held three public symposia this fall addressing public health concerns for communities through a violence lens:

September 19: The Impact of Violence on Women: A Health Care Perspective October 28: Mass Incarceration as a Public Health Issue: Health Inequities Within the Prison Industrial Complex November 19: Violence Within and Against the LGBTQ Community

Thank you to DePaul University, Loyola University College of Social Work, and Adler School of Professional Psychology for hosting the symposia!

“There is such a need to not only help other communities with your own hands, but to also mobilize others to action through education and awareness building. I love that both are such an integral part of the Fellowship experience.”

- Scott Waller, Adler School of Professional Psychology student, current Fellow

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The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program, a collaborative effort of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, provides service learning opportunities and support for graduate level students in health and social service fields interested in working with individuals and communities who are underserved by the health care system. The Program envisions that the Fellows are embarking upon a lifelong commitment to serve the most vulnerable members of our society. The Chicago Area Program is one of 12 nationwide, and is administered by Health & Medicine Policy Research Group.

For further information, visit http://www.hmprg.org, or contact Program Director Ray Wang at (312) 372-4292 ext. 24.

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Share your Gifts.

Receive a Wealth of Experience.

Design and implement an innovative 200 hour service project to address an underserved Chicago community’s needs with guidance of mentors

Receive a $2,500 stipend

Join an interdisciplinary group of like-minded Schweitzer Fellows dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people they serve

Develop leadership skills

Plan public health symposia and service days

“I could not have predicted how important my project would later become to me personally and professionally. I have always volunteered in my community and engaged in activism, but I have never done so with the level of support and organization that the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship provided.”

— Amy McNew, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology student, 2011-12 Fellow

Learn more about becoming a Schweitzer Fellow

Visit www.hmprg.org/Programs/Schweitzer Or, contact us at rwang@hmprg.org or (312) 372-4292 ext. 24

Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2014.

Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program Health & Medicine Policy Research Group 29 E. Madison, Suite 602 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 372-4292

Ray Wang Program Director

Erica Martinez Fellows for Life Coordinator

Bonnie Ewald Program Coordinator

Margie Schaps, MPH Executive Director, HMPRG

Quentin D. Young, MD Chairman, HMPRG

Arthur F. Kohrman, MD Schweitzer Fellowship Advisor Advisory Council Chair & National Schweitzer Board

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We express our gratitude to:

Baxter International Foundation

The VNA Foundation

Michael Reese Health Trust

Polk Bros Foundation

AMA Foundation

Alphawood Foundation

University of Chicago

Northwestern University

Rosalind Franklin University

Loyola University Chicago

Rush University

University of Illinois

Anonymous

and the many individuals and

families who support the

Schweitzer Program.

Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship Events

Thursday, January 9, 2014, 6:00 PM - Schweitzer Fellowship Information Session at HMPRG

29 E. Madison St., Suite 602 Reservations recommended: rwang@hmprg.org

Wednesday, January 15 - Deadline for Fellows for Life (FFL) Seed Grant Applications (see page 6)

Saturday, February 1 - Last day to apply for the 2014-15 Schweitzer Fellowship

Application can be downloaded from hmprg.org/Programs/Schweitzer

February 2014 - Schweitzer Leadership Award Reception Date and location TBA

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