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City starts laying out plan for vaccine rollout

By Zach Cunning | December 10, 2020

If two key federal agencies approve the vaccines in coming days, as expected, Chicago would receive its first doses of Pfizer’s vaccine as early as next week and Moderna’s the week after, a local health official told members of the Leaders Network. Members of the group asked what the city is doing to build confidence and trust among the African American community to take the vaccine. Chicago health officials are reaching out to community ambassadors, partners and organizations, incudling churches on the West Side, to help educate residents and encourage them to get vaccinated.

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Gov. Rauner signs hospital funding law

By Analisa Trofimuk | March 15, 2018

The new funding plan could leave safety-net hospitals like Loretto in a difficult position. About 600 people are employed at the hospital.

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A call for more lifesaving trauma centers

By The Rev. Paul Jakes | January 17, 2013

The Rev. Paul Jakes of the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church is holding a march in front of City Hall Jan. 21 demanding more trauma centers in Chicago communities.

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