As someone pursuing a career in medicine as a physician, one of my goals is to work towards eliminating health disparities through providing care to Spanish-speaking patients in their native language. I currently volunteer as a medical interpreter facilitating visits between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking physicians. I look forward to being able to utilize Spanish in my own interactions with patients, thus avoiding issues that language barriers pose on the delivery of care. Please join me in supporting Esperanza Health Center's mission of providing access to high-quality, bilingual health care to residents of underserved communities in Chicago.

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Esperanza Health Center's Story:

In 2004, residents of the low-income and primarily Latino neighborhood of Little Village joined with administrators from nearby Saint Anthony Hospital to address the critical lack of accessible health services on the Southwest Side. Realizing that thousands of residents lacked quality medical services and relied on the emergency department for routine care, they decided to open a primary care clinic on South California Avenue and name it Esperanza the Spanish word for hope.

Today, with five sites and a team of almost 300 dedicated staff, Esperanza is one of the most respected Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation, delivering accessible, bilingual care to more than 25,000 patients every year. From adult medicine, women's health and pediatrics to behavioral health services and wellness programs, Esperanza meets the needs of its community with innovation and a sterling commitment to quality. Esperanza today is recognized as a National Quality Leader by the Health Resource.