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Empowering Change: How Governor Pritzker's Budget Uplifts Black and Brown Maternal Health
In an era where maternal health disparities starkly outline the inequalities faced by Black and Brown communities, the importance of...


Welcoming Lotus to the CVD Family as our New Program Coordinator!
Join us in welcoming Cantrel "Lotus" Connell as our new Program Coordinator. Lotus, reporting to the recently promoted Program Director,...


Legacy of Light: Honoring Granny Midwives and the Continuing Journey of Black and Brown Doulas
Legacy of Light In the annals of American history, amidst the tumult of progress and struggle, there exists a lineage of unsung heroines...


Empowering Doulas for the Community: 100 Doulas Rising Training Program
Now that the new year is well underway, we want to highlight CVD's new transformative role in community-based health education and in...


Stepping Up for Health Equity: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy in Our Community
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a revered leader who once said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the...


Cervical Cancer in Black and Brown Communities - A Call for Health Equity
At CVD, we believe in the power of information to create change. That's why we're taking this time during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month...
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