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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)
HIV can impact everyone; however, certain communities—especially women and girls—are often excluded from the conversation regarding HIV. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) is an opportunity to increase education around and show support for women and girls impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreOverpayments: The Cost of Administrative Errors
As recently highlighted on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and KFF Health News, few people receiving monthly checks from the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize that Social Security’s mistakes—specifically overpayments—are their…
Read MoreEnsuring Education for All: The McKinney-Vento Act & Recent Migrant Children in Chicago
Ensuring Education for All: The McKinney-Vento Act and Recent Migrant Children in Chicago As another busy school year gets underway in Chicago, an underlying challenge puts the city schools’ commitment…
Read MoreEmpowering America: The Transformative Impact of Government Assistance on Poverty
In the complex and often challenging battle against poverty, government assistance programs are a clear beacon of hope. These programs play a pivotal role in alleviating the burdens of poverty…
Read MoreLegal Council’s Annual Summer Soirée Awardees 2023
At Legal Council’s Annual Summer Soirée we have the honor to recognize individuals and organizations who contribute to our clients’ access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare. These awards highlight…
Read MoreLegal Council Voices Support for Proposed Section 1115 Demonstration
Illinois faces a critical dearth of behavioral and mental health services and supports available to Medicaid beneficiaries. Individuals facing homelessness disproportionately bear the burden of these deficits. According to a…
Read MoreForging Pathways to Health Equity: Access Community Health Network (ACCESS)
Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) are an innovative and collaborative approach to addressing complex challenges and health inequities faced by patients. By integrating legal services into healthcare settings, MLPs aim to identify…
Read MoreSpeak Out to Stop SSI Cuts for Disabled People Receiving Help with Meals or Groceries
On February 15, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published a proposed regulation that would take a small step toward updating outdated financial rules for the SSI program. SSI provides…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Caroline Creed
Staff Spotlight is a blog series featuring a member of Legal Council’s expert and ever-growing team. Today’s Spotlight features Caroline Creed, our new Homeless Advocacy Specialist. What brought you to…
Read MoreFAQ: What is the Public Charge?
In an effort to address recent and ongoing changes to immigration rules and regulations, Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) released two documents answering frequently asked questions on the proposed public charge…
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