October 25, 2020
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TJ Thurlow is a nurse practitioner. He completed his PhD as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Rush University College of Nursing in 2019 and his Master’s at Rush in 2015. TJ joined Heartland Health Centers in 2020. Previously he worked at Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare. Prior to studying medicine, TJ studied and worked in the […]

July 19, 2021

What a night!  Together we raised more than $148,000 to support women’s health, Medical Assistant training, ongoing vaccination efforts and more innovative ways to ensure everyone in our communities can access great health care. Thank you!   Our theme this year centers around three words: Innovation, Investment & Impact. Our virtual program will underscore this […]

April 1, 2021
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Nine months after becoming interim CEO as the COVID-19 pandemic spiked, Heartland Health Centers’ board confirmed Nicole Willis as its next leader. As Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center, Willis will oversee 18 locations serving Chicago’s North and Northwest sides, near northern suburbs and beyond. Her main focus will […]

May 8, 2019

That’s a wrap! Thank you so much for your support and congratulations to our auction & raffle winners!  It’s not too late to donate if you still want to give! Your support makes possible comprehensive health care for all on Chicago’s North Side, northern suburbs & beyond. 2020 Honorees COVID-19 INNOVATION IN  ARCHITECTURE AWARD […]

September 17, 2018

Over 350 people attended Heartland Health Centers’ 3rd annual “From the Heart Gala, on October 6, 2018 at Venue West. Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many, we raised over $147,000!  We were honored to be able to celebrate the achievements of From the Heart Award recipients: Melanie Ginn, President & CEO, Ginn Group Consulting & Architect […]

April 5, 2018
Jeffrey-Panzer

Jeff Panzer, MD, is board certified in Family Medicine, attended medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has a master’s degree in healthcare quality and patient safety from Northwestern and previously has practiced at Erie Family Health Center, Oak Street Health and Iora/Harken Health. […]

October 27, 2017

Over 300 people attended Heartland Health Centers’ 2nd annual “From the Heart Gala, on October 7, 2017 at the Montgomery Club. Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many, we raised over $120,000!  We were honored to be able to celebrate the achievements of From the Heart Award recipients:  John Mayes, Trilogy Inc. Ed Stellon, Heartland Health Outreach […]

June 30, 2016

Over 270 people attended Heartland Health Centers’ inaugural gala “From the Heart Gala, Inspiring Healthy Generation” on October 1, 2016 at the Evanston Golf Club. Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many, we raised over $105,000!  We were honored to be able to celebrate the achievements of From the Heart Award and Inspiring Healthy Generations Award […]

July 29, 2015
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Heartland Health Centers is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local community members and patients. As a federally qualified health center, at least 51% of Directors must be active patients. Heartland Health Centers also has a number of advisory boards that help us carry out our work. There is a Development Board dedicated […]

July 29, 2015

1400 W. Greenleaf Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 508-6135 Map > Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. serves people with serious mental illness in the Chicago area. Trilogy’s mission is to assist people in their recovery by helping them discover and reclaim their own capabilities and life direction. Services are designed to maximize independence and quality of life […]