From the Experts
We are working hard to ensure all people have equal access to the care people need, when they need it. Sometimes that care comes in the form of information. This blog is intended to help you find health tips, answers to questions about mental illness, parenting tips, our thoughts on social issues, and more.
Thoughtful Changes, Unwavering Care: What’s Next for Anne M. Jeans and 105 Burlington
At Pillars Community Health, our mission is to improve the health of our communities and empower individuals through compassionate, whole-person care. That means not only meeting today’s needs but continually evolving to meet tomorrow’s challenges—with the strength and sustainability to support long-term impact.
Get Involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Events and Resources
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)—a time to come together in support of survivors, raise awareness, and take action to prevent sexual violence.
Medicaid Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
April is Medicaid Awareness Month—a time to highlight the essential role Medicaid plays in providing health care coverage to millions of people in Illinois and across the country.
Why PCH Is Wearing Denim This Year & Every Year
Every April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month —a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and how we can prevent it. A key part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is Denim Day, which this year falls on Wednesday April 30th.
Managing Your Diabetes Through What You Eat
March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme is “Food Connects Us.” The foods we eat impact our health in many ways, including how we manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Together, we can focus on the role of diet in managing and preventing diabetes.
All In For PCH 2025 Raises Over $203,000 to Support Whole-Person Care
On Saturday, February 22, Pillars Community Health (PCH) hosted its annual All In For PCH gala at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge, raising $203,000 to support its mission of providing whole-person care to individuals and families in need.
Why Recovery is Possible for You—Today and Every Day
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans experience a substance use disorder (SUD). As part of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, PCH is bringing awareness to the possibility of living a fulfilling life in recovery.
Why The Big Game Doesn’t Need Alcohol to Be Fun
You’ve worked hard on your path to sobriety, and you deserve to enjoy watching the Big Game without alcohol. Whether you’re at a bar or someone’s home, the temptation to drink may arise because others around you are doing so.
Talking to Your Teen About Safe Relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and the 2025 theme, “Respect That,” focuses on the importance of respect in all relationships.