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$35 Million Boost for Underserved Patients' Health
17 Jun
Summary
- A $35 million donation will establish a new institute for vulnerable patient care.
- The institute will expand services for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
- Funding supports community health workers, nurse navigators, and social workers.
Philanthropists John and Kathy Schreiber have made a substantial $35 million donation to Northwestern Medicine, establishing the new John and Kathy Schreiber Community Health Institute. This institute is dedicated to improving healthcare access for vulnerable patients and underserved communities.
The institute will focus on expanding capacity at Northwestern's transitional care clinics, which serve individuals with complex medical needs who lack insurance. Additionally, it will bolster support for addiction and substance use disorder services within these clinics.
Key to its mission, the institute will also facilitate connections to federally qualified health centers. These centers are crucial for providing care in underserved communities. The funding will hire 12 community health workers, five nurse navigators, and three social workers.
These new hires will help uninsured and underinsured individuals find consistent medical care and access essential resources like food and transportation. The Schreiber family has a history of supporting Northwestern Medicine, with this latest gift bringing their total contributions to $50 million.
