Hyde Park Kenwood Health Center to Open July 7
After four years of citizen effort involving more than 50 local residents the Hyde Park Kenwood Community Health Center will open on July 7. A 1971 survey had shown a severe shortage of primary care physicians in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margit Gerow
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Community Health Center
Hyde Park Business and Professional Association
Jerry Feld
Hyde Park Kenwood Health Center a new consumer run venture
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference funds a Health Task Force to solve neighborhood health care problems. The Hyde Park Kenwood Community Health Center will be a nonprofit consumer governed entity contracting with physicians while income funds operating, education, and services. William Andrews directs daily operations. Kathryn Meshenberg coordinates. funding comes from debentures and foundations, with tax exempt status granted. The center aims for accessible, affordable care with patient needs at its core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Hyde Park- Kenwood
Sydney G. Bird
Medical Services Group
Bloom
Illinois
Corporation of Physicians
Consumer Corporation
William Andrews
M.P.H
Andrews
A.S. Kearney Management Consultants
Carol Williams
Roosevelt University
Hyde Parkers
Williams
Illinois Regional Medical Program
Carson, Pirie, Scott Foundation
Hyde Park Bank and Trust
Illinois Blue Cross
Woodlawn Hospital
Group
Health Association of America
Kathryn Meshenberg
Hyde Park
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Hyde Park Center
Hyde Park Bank
Joan Shapiro
Health Center Board of Directors
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