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
Six Area Residents Join Pillars Community Health Board of Directors
The volunteer board members will help promote and advise the nonprofit organization.
Our New Family Health Center in Willowbrook
Pillars Community Health is opening a new Family Health Center, offering affordable medical and dental services onsite at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook (Burr Ridge School District).
Ball Raises $287,000 for Our Services
Read about the exciting results and attendance at our 2019 Ball.
Behavioral Health Services Receive Accreditation
Pillars Community Health’s Behavioral Health Services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We have received the highest level of accreditation at each survey since 1995.
Health Center Receives 5th-Year Quality Award
For the 5th consecutive year, we are a Health Center Quality Leader. Among our programming at Pillars Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides medical, dental, and behavioral health, and related services.
Pillars and Community Nurse Health Center Announce Merger
Angela Curran to serve as president and CEO of merged organization. Two of the largest, longest-running, and most respected organizations in the western and southwestern…
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.