Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP)

Join Us for the Community Health Partnership Harvest Fest Gala! On October 18th, Community Health Partnership (CHP), to celebrate our mission of providing high-quality healthcare services to our communities. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our work in improving the health and well-being of those we serve. A Night of Giving and Community: The gala will be an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration. We'll come together to honor the dedication and hard work of our healthcare professionals, and to recognize the impact that our organization has on the lives of thousands of individuals and families in our community. Many Ways to Support: There are many ways to get involved and make a difference: - Attend the gala and show your support for our mission - Donate financially to help us continue our work - Spread the word about the importance of community health and the work of CHP Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Mark your calendars for October 18th and get ready to celebrate the power of community health! Share this invite, spread the word and engage others in your network to join us. For online donations, please use this link: https://shorturl.at/hknTV For tickets, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/d73fniCf Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, located at 1900 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dr. Eleace Sawyers Elected Board Treasurer of the NACHC Board of Directors We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) House of Delegates meeting at the 2025 CHI Community Health Conference & Expo, Dr. Sawyers was elected Treasurer of the NACHC Board. The NACHC Board of Directors consists of 8 elected officers, 2 representatives from each of the 10 regions, and 2 clinician representatives and two health center board members elected by the membership. Dr. Sawyers views this new role as an opportunity to fortify the foundation of our health center network and the communities we serve. Let's join together in congratulating our President & Chief Executive Officer on this remarkable achievement! Congratulations, Dr. Sawyers!

Champaign community: Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBS) and Sanofi Pharmaceutical, cordially invite you to our 4th Annual Fun Day and Back to School Event and Health and Resource Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, July 26 starting at 11am at the CUPHD Parking Lot: 201 W. Kenyon, Champaign, IL 61820. There will be several organizations, services, food, activities and back to school giveaways. See you there! Comunidad de Champaign: Community Health Partnership of (CHP) y el Distrito de Salud Pública de Champaign-Urbana (CUPHD), en colaboración con Blue Cross Blue Shield de Illinois (BCBS) y Sanofi Pharmaceutical, les invitan cordialmente a nuestro IV Feria Anual de Salud Familiar, Dia de Diversion de Regreso a Clases y Feria de Salud y Recursos El evento se llevará a cabo el sábado 26 de julio a partir de las 11:00 a. m. en el estacionamiento de CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon, Champaign, IL 61820. Habrá diversas organizaciones, servicios, comida, actividades y regalos para el regreso a clases. ¡Nos vemos allí! Communauté de Champaign : Community Health Partnership of l'Illinois (CHP) et le District de santé publique de Champaign-Urbana (CUPHD), en collaboration avec Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBS) et Sanofi Pharmaceutical, vous invitent cordialement à notre 4e Journée annuelle de détente, à notre événement de rentrée scolaire et à notre Foire de la santé et des ressources. L'événement aura lieu le samedi 26 juillet à partir de 11 h sur le parking du CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon, Champaign, IL 61820. De nombreuses organisations, services, restauration, activités et cadeaux de rentrée seront au programme. À bientôt ! #HealthCenter #CommunityHealthCenter #CHC #Champaign #Illinois #BackToSchool #HealthCenterWeek

Exciting News! Reopening of Our CHP Princeville Health Center After a brief hiatus, CHP is thrilled to announce the reopening of the CHP Princeville Health Center. We are eager to once again provide top-quality care to our beloved community. Dr. Wamaitha Sullivan will be the main provider at the site, with a dedicated team that will be supporting the operation. Also, we are reconnecting with all the companies, partners and other stakeholders in the community to make sure that we provide care to all. By reopening our doors, we're reaffirming our commitment to the health and well-being of Princeville residents. By providing accessible, high-quality care, we're bridging gaps and fostering a culture of wellness that benefits everyone. We're proud to continue serving Princeville and look forward to making a lasting, positive impact. Our first day of work will be on Thursday, May 1st. We will provide more information in the upcoming days. Call for an appointment today: (309) 363-5089.

CHP Advocates for Vital Federal Funding for Health Centers On Tuesday, March 11th, during her visit to Washington, D.C., Dr. Eleace Sawyers, President and CEO of CHP, joined other CEOs to advocate for crucial federal funding for health centers and the Illinois residents who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. Community health centers play a vital role in providing accessible, high-quality care!   #Protect340B #ValueCHCs 

Community Health Center Leader Honored for Advocacy at NACHC Policy & Issues Forum BETHESDA, MD – The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has honored Dr. Eleace Sawyers President and CEO of Community Health Partnership of Illinois with the 2025 Elizabeth K. Cooke Advocacy MVP Award. This award recognizes advocates’ dedication and mobilization efforts to generate public and political support for the nation’s Community Health Centers. Dr. Sawyers was presented the award during NACHC’s 2025 Policy and Issues Forum (P&I) in Washington, D.C. Eleace is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 23 years’ experience in the health care industry. As the President & Chief Executive Officer for Community Health Partnership of Illinois (“CHP”), she oversees an interdisciplinary staff, providing primary preventative healthcare services from seven (7) health center sites serving patients from more than seven counties in Illinois. She is a proud recipient of numerous awards, including the 2023 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Health Care, the National Association of Community Health Centers’(NACHC) 2022 Outstanding Migrant Health Public Service Award, the Nonprofit HR 2022 Social Impact Woman to Watch Award, the 2017 Who’s Who in Black Cleveland “Game Changer” Award, the 2016 Community Development Leadership and Supporter Award (Diaspora Arts Coalition), the 2014 Florida Association of Community Health Centers Partnership Award and the 2012 South Florida’s 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean American Award. Eleace serves on many community and professional boards, is a graduate of Florida International University, Millsaps College and Walden University. She is certified in healthcare compliance, a member of the Health Care Compliance Association and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Health centers are the largest primary care network in the U.S., serving 32.5 million people at more than 1,500 sites nationwide. The network of health center grassroots advocates consists of doctors, nurses, CEOs, frontline staff, board members and patients who have dedicated themselves to advancing equal access to outstanding healthcare in rural, urban, and frontier communities. “These honorees consistently go above and beyond to foster a culture of advocacy within their organizations and their health center,” said Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, President and CEO of NACHC. “Their efforts to inspire and mobilize others are essential to building hope in a future where all communities nationwide have access to quality and affordable healthcare." Advocates are essential to the sustainability of health centers, which have saved countless lives since they were established 60 years ago. Health centers depend on bipartisan support from Congress and are grateful for this decades-long partnership.

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