UIC to Close Pilsen Health Clinic in June - Anthonia Akitunde, the Chicagoist

The University of Illinois-Chicago’s cites Illinois’ budget crisis and a lack of Medicare reimbursements for closing a Pilsen medical center this June. Patients, medical students, and advocacy group Pilsen Alliance are fighting the planned closure of the Center for Women and Families at Pilsen, which stands to affect thousands of health-care seeking individuals in the area. Opponents held a rally this week and submitted a petition with more than 1,000 signatures protesting the pending closure.