Pressroom
In our efforts to educate the community about a variety of social and health-related issues, we welcome interviews and are happy to provide story ideas for our media partners.
Helpful Resources
Media Contact:
Stefin Steberl, Director of Marketing
708-995-3894
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- Pillars Community Health tweets with the latest news updates and press releases @pchcares.
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Recent Press Releases
New Board Members Announced During 100-Year Anniversary
Pillars Community Health is 100 years old in 2021. In July 2021, the historic organization welcomed three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors.
Western Springs Site Closing
Pillars Community Health has sold the building at 1023 Burlington Avenue in Western Springs. As a result of this sale, we will be moving out by July 2021.
Grief Program Turns 20 Amid Pandemic
Pillars Community Health’s childhood grief program Buddy’s Place is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020.
Health Center Receives 7th Consecutive Quality Award
Pillars Community Health’s Community Health Center has won its 7th consecutive Health Center Quality Leader award from HRSA.
FY21 Board of Directors Announced
Pillars Community Health welcomes new board member Maya Gavrilovic and board president Stephen J. Ryan, Jr.
Community Shop in Downtown La Grange Permanently Closing
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, Pillars Community Health’s board of directors announced it will not reopen The Community Shop resale and donation center in downtown La Grange.
Story Ideas and Style Notes
Pillars Community Health’s CEO and senior leadership staff are available for interviews.
Style Guide Notes:
- Say “people living with mental illness,” not “the mentally ill.”
- Say “people with substance use disorders,” not “addicts.”
- Say “people with diabetes,” not “diabetics.”
- Note: Suicide is not really the cause of death, it’s the means. More than 90 percent of the time, a mental illness leads to the suicide.
- Click here for additional mental health terminology.
- Click here for additional substance use-related terminology from the Associated Press.
- Read this editorial from our Board President Zada Clarke regarding language that perpetuates stigma.