Public Policies
Fiscal
Supporting fiscal policies that ensure health coverage for all, including Medicare and Medicaid, and consider the needs of our most vulnerable communities.
Health Care Transformation
The healthcare industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, in Illinois and nationally. AMITA Health is dedicated to transformation and innovation to ensure we are best positioned to meet the changing needs of the people we serve.
Community Health
AMITA Health recognizes the inviolable worth and dignity of all human life and is committed to serving all who come to us with equity and respect and to advocate for the just treatment of all.
Quality and Safety
AMITA Health is an award-winning health system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to all. We advocate for policies designed to ensure quality and safety for our patients and associates.
Featured News
Featured news includes articles and tweets from multiple viewpoints and is designed to keep you abreast of the current debate around issues that are important to AMITA Health. This information should not be construed as our point of view.
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It’s never too early to start talking about mental health. By creating open dialogues about mental wellness at home and in the classroom, every child can grow up knowing they are never alone. (1/3)
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill focusing on youth in foster care and mental health
In an effort to improve access to children’s mental health services, Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation into law today.
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IDPH Issues Update on Potential Cases of Severe Hepatitis in Children in Illinois-Read more:
IDPH Issues Update on Potential Cases of Severe Hepatitis in Children in Illinois
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.@sengillespie appointed to State Housing Task Force https://ilsendems.co/3acbRJ2
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Leadership Changes for Joliet and Kankakee
Media Contact Tim Nelson, System Director, Communications and Media Relations, AMITA Health 773.401.8343, Timothy.Nelson@AMITAhealth.org Leadership Changes for AMITA Health in Joliet, Kankakee Feb. 2, 2022 ...
February 02, 2022 + View Article
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How to Grieve While Social Distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing more than just how we live. It’s changing how we grieve. If you’ve recently lost a loved one — or ...
May 26, 2022 + View Article
Knowledge Center
Helping you learn and stay up-to-date is our goal. The Knowledge Center provides you with all the basics you need to be a champion on public policy as well as any training and education you may want to be effective and build your skills.
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Advocacy Guide: Top 10 Tips
Our Advocacy Guide focuses on the essentials you need to be effective in your advocacy efforts. Use these top 10 tips when advocating with elected officials at any level.
Most Requested Resources
AMITA Health End of Year Advocacy Update: 2021