Holy Cross Hospital

06/05/2026

Healing Starts Here!

Free behavioral health services are available for children and adolescents facing grief or trauma at Behavioral Health & Under the Rainbow, Holy Cross. Those between the ages of 4 and 24 living in select Chicago zip codes may qualify.

Walk-ins welcome Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 AM - 12 PM. Call 773.565.2550 for more information or to schedule an intake appointment.

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06/04/2026

Sometimes, healing looks like a paintbrush. 🎨

On May 28, our community came together for Paint Your Peace: A Mental Health Paint & Sip Experience. an afternoon filled with creativity, movement, and meaningful connection.

From brushstrokes on canvas to moments of reflection during our wellness session, every part of the experience reminded us that mental wellness deserves space, attention, and care.

We’re especially grateful to: ✨ Ivana Porter for leading an engaging and insightful wellness presentation
✨ Veronica Pereyra (West Side United) for ensuring accessibility through Spanish translation
✨ The SCI staff and volunteers whose contributions helped make this event such a meaningful success
✨ Every participant who showed up, created, moved, and connected

Whether it was painting, stretching, or simply being present, this day was about pausing together and prioritizing well-being, something our communities deserve every day.

💛 Because wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.
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Want more moments like this?
Join us for Flex Fridays: Move & Groove at SCI's Townhall (June 5, 12 & 26) + free blood pressure screenings.

👉 Follow Sinai Community Institute to stay connected and be part of what’s next: https://www.facebook.com/sinaicommunityinstitute

06/02/2026

🌟 Sinai Stars: Caregiver Shoutouts 🌟

Excellence shows up in meaningful ways every day, and these caregivers are proof. Nominated by their peers, this group goes above and beyond to support patients, uplift teams, and embody Sinai’s values in action. We’re proud to recognize the difference you make across Sinai Chicago. 💙

06/01/2026

Join June 2 – 4, 2026 for a virtual series focused on practical skills and real‑world approaches to population health.

Sessions run 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT and explore health equity, social determinants of health, community‑engaged research and the structural factors that shape health.

📋 View the full agenda and register on our website: https://suhi.sinaichicago.org/sinai-health-institute/

06/01/2026

Now Streaming: Don’t miss this important conversation!

In case you missed it, the People to People segment featuring Sinai Chicago President & CEO Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Dr. Jeffrey Sterling is now available for viewing. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tqsmO0LgMS4?si=OGMVMjjttubMj8EX

Catch up on this powerful conversation as they dive into:
🦠 Hantavirus concerns
🌍 The Ebola outbreak
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month
💊 The national debate over psychiatric medications

May 23, 2026- Dr. Jeffrey Sterling and Dr. Ngozi Ezike join us for Health Headlines.

05/29/2026

“I gave my chance a chance.”

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a story that reminds us recovery is possible, and hope can change everything.

Dorothy Smith, a Recovery Support Specialist at our Center for Substance Recovery, turned her own journey through addiction, trauma, and healing into a purpose: helping others feel seen, understood, and supported.

Her message is simple but powerful: People do recover.

Read her story here: https://health.sinai.org/4uLDTj1

If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone. We’re here. Without judgment, with compassion, and with hope.

📞 773-884-1671 (24/7 confidential support)
🚶 Walk in anytime for help

Share this story to remind someone they still have a chance.

05/28/2026

✨ Help Transform Healthcare at Sinai Chicago ✨

Your voice matters. Join the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and help shape a safer, clearer, and more respectful care experience for our community.

As a Patient/Family Partner, you’ll:
💬 Share feedback on care, communication, and hospital processes
🛡️ Advise on quality and safety initiatives
🤝 Strengthen the connection between Sinai Chicago and the people we serve

Ready to make a difference?

Apply: [email protected]
📞 Call: 773-257-2200

Together, we can build better care—because healthcare is stronger when patients and families are part of the solution.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We are grateful for their courage, service, and dedication.
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Hoy honramos y recordamos a los valientes miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas que dieron su vida por nuestro país.

Agradecemos profundamente su valor, servicio y dedicación.

05/22/2026

La recuperación es posible. 💙

En este Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, destacamos una historia poderosa de esperanza y resiliencia. En un reportaje de Univision, nuestro paciente Marco Méndez comparte su camino desde la adicción y la pérdida hasta reconstruir su vida con el apoyo del Centro de Recuperación de Sustancias en Holy Cross Hospital.

Su historia nos recuerda que, con ayuda profesional, comunidad y determinación personal, sanar y vivir plenamente sí es posible.

▶️ Mira su inspiradora historia: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/adiccion-ayuda-chicago-dr**as..
Recovery is possible. 💙

This , we’re highlighting a powerful story of hope and resilience. In a Univision report, our patient Marco Méndez shares his journey from addiction and loss to rebuilding his life with the support of the Center for Substance Recovery at Holy Cross Hospital.

His story is a reminder that with professional care, community, and personal determination, healing and a full life are within reach.

▶️ Watch his inspiring story: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/adiccion-ayuda-chicago-dr**as

Marco Méndez pasó gran parte de su vida consumiendo dr**as, enfrentando cárcel y pérdidas familiares. Hoy, gracias al apoyo del Centro de Recuperación de Sustancias Holy Cross en Chicago, demuestra que la recuperación y una vida plena son posibles con ayuda profesional y decisión personal.