MCHENRY COUNTY — Northwestern Medicine, which serves patients across more than 10,000 square miles of Northern Illinois, stated that to better address the diverse needs of individual communities, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare located in Chicago, launched a grant initiative to highlight disparities found within local Community Health Needs Assessments.
Their funding initiative, which is one facet of Northwestern Medicine’s community giving campaign, offered grants to local agencies supporting specific health and wellness projects.
As of current, Northwestern Medicine has awarded more than $1.7 million to 49 organizations that offer a wide range of services including housing, nutritional needs, transportation, childcare, mental health, and primary care.