
When Care Matters Most: A Journey of Urgent Support
“Juana,” a young pregnant woman from Texas, was recently visiting family on vacation. Tragically, during her time here, she suffered a miscarriage. Seeking medical attention,

Diabetic Care
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body has difficulty regulating glucose, commonly known as blood sugar. Normally, insulin, a hormone produced by the

Two Miles Too Far: Transportation Reimbursement at Greater Family Health
A patient recently visited the Greater Family Health center in Streamwood for a routine follow-up appointment to manage a chronic health condition. These appointments are

Flu Season at Greater Family Health
Autumn is the time of year that we all start getting ready for the long winter months. We prepare our homes, winterize our cars, and

Greater Family Health Celebrates Opening of 12th Health Center in Des Plaines
On September 16, 2025, Greater Family Health celebrated the opening of its 12th Community Health Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1515 Lee Street

Greater Family Health Awarded Health Care Quality Leader Silver Badge
Hoffman Estates, IL- Greater Family Health’s 2024 outcomes on Bureau of Primary Health Care Clinical Indicators have caused the organization to be recognized as a

Bridging the Gap: Bilingual Support Leads to Behavioral Health Access
A family of four recently visited Greater Family Health seeking information about available services. The Receptionist quickly recognized that the parents were having difficulty communicating

Childhood Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know
Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect children from serious diseases. From infancy, they help build immunity and prevent illnesses

Why First Trimester Prenatal Care is Crucial for a Healthy Pregnancy
Start Strong: The Importance of First Trimester Prenatal Care According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Healthy People 2030, fewer than 75%