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Mile Square Health Center We provide high-quality primary, behavioral, and dental care at 11 locations across Chicago, Cicero & Rockford.

Our compassionate team is dedicated to health equity, offering services to all, including the uninsured. Mile Square Health Center is committed to providing holistic, quality healthcare in the midst of an underserved, urban community. We have multiple locations throughout the Chicagoland area to serve you better, including Cicero and Rockford. Visit our website to find a location nearest you: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/mile-square-health-center/locations.

Support looks different for everyone — and that’s okay.Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-p...
10/12/2026

Support looks different for everyone — and that’s okay.

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-person support group program designed to support individuals impacted by cancer.

🤎 Women of Color Connections Group
📅 October 20, November 17, December 15
⏰ 11:00 am–12:30 pm
📍 1220 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL | 1st Floor, Conference Room

Connect with others who understand your experience in a supportive and welcoming space. This group offers an opportunity to share, learn coping strategies, and build meaningful connections along your cancer journey.

Free to attend.

👉 Learn more: wellnesshouse.org/program-list

Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha BowlINGREDIENTS:Vegetables2 Tbsp olive, melted coconut, or avocado oil1/2 medium red onion ...
10/10/2026

Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl

INGREDIENTS:
Vegetables
2 Tbsp olive, melted coconut, or avocado oil
1/2 medium red onion (sliced in wedges)
2 small sweet potatoes (halved)
1 bundle broccolini (large stems removed // chopped)
2 big handfuls kale (larger stems removed)
1/4 tsp each salt + pepper

Chickpeas
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed + patted dry)
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp each salt + pepper
1/2 tsp oregano (optional)
1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)

Tahini Sauce (optional)
1/4 cup tahini
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 medium lemon (juiced)
2–4 Tbsp hot water (to thin)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and arrange sweet potatoes and onions on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle both with a bit of oil, making sure the flesh of the sweet potatoes are well coated and placed skin side down on the sheet.
2. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven flip sweet potatoes and add broccolini. Drizzle broccolini with a bit of oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper.
3. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven and add kale. Drizzle kale with a touch more oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper. Bake for another 4-5 minutes then set aside.
4. While vegetables are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and toss with seasonings.
5. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // use half of total amount if altering batch size) and chickpeas and sauté, stirring frequently. If they’re browning too quickly, turn down heat. If there’s much browning going on, increase heat. I found 10 minutes total at slightly over medium heat was perfect.
6. Once the chickpeas are browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
7. Prepare sauce by adding tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Add hot water until a pourable sauce is formed. Set aside.
8. To serve: slice sweet potatoes into bite size pieces. Divide vegetables between 3 serving bowls and top with chickpeas + tahini sauce.
9. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep for a few days in the fridge.

You can find more recipes at Harvest.UIHealth.Care

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-person cooking program designed to support individuals i...
10/09/2026

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-person cooking program designed to support individuals impacted by cancer.

🍳 Cooking for Cancer
📅 October 21, November 11, December 9
⏰ 5:30–7:00 pm
📍 Mile Square Health Center, 1220 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL | 2nd Floor, Staff Lounge

Discover how nourishing foods can support your body and energy during cancer. Learn practical tips and enjoy hands-on guidance in a supportive setting.

This session offers practical guidance you can apply right away in your own kitchen.

Free to attend. Registration encouraged.

👉 Learn more and register: wellnesshouse.org/uihealth

Support looks different for everyone — and that’s okay.Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-p...
10/09/2026

Support looks different for everyone — and that’s okay.

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a free, in-person support group designed to support individuals impacted by cancer.

🖤 Soul Chat: Cancer + Spirituality
📅 October 19, November 16, December 21
⏰ 6:30–8:00 pm
💻 Online

Explore spirituality, meaning, and connection in a safe and inclusive virtual space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color navigating cancer.

Free to attend.

👉 Learn more: wellnesshouse.org/program-list

Join us next week for the Reentry and Health Symposium!On Thursday, October 15, Mile Square Health Center and community ...
10/07/2026

Join us next week for the Reentry and Health Symposium!

On Thursday, October 15, Mile Square Health Center and community partners will bring together key stakeholders to strengthen referral networks for justice-involved individuals returning to their communities and improve access to coordinated healthcare and supportive services.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Registration: 8 a.m. | Program: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Auburn Gresham Health & Lifestyle Hub, 839 W. 79th St., 4th Floor
💻 Hybrid event

We’re proud to convene this event alongside Aetna Better Health of Illinois - Medicaid, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp, Safer Foundation, Nexxos, The Women's Justice Institute - WJI, Teamwork Englewood and Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities.

Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register:
uihealth.uic.edu/events/reentry-and-health-symposium/

Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Balsamic VinaigretteINGREDIENTS:Salad1 bell pepper, chopped1 pound sweet potatoes, skinn...
10/06/2026

Roasted Veggie Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS:
Salad
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 pound sweet potatoes, skinned and chopped
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
1 red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup spinach (for salad base)

Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 teaspoon maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:
Salad
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Combine all vegetables (except spinach) in a large bowl and stir.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
4. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and cook for 40 minutes.
5. In a bowl, add spinach and any other greens you prefer. Sprinkle roasted vegetables over the top.
6. Drizzle dressing over salad.
7. Enjoy!

Dressing
1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well-combined.

You can find more Harvest Lifestyle Hub recipes at Harvest.UIHealth.Care

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to be effective.Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a gentle, acces...
10/06/2026

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to be effective.

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for a gentle, accessible yoga experience.

🧘 Chair Yoga
📅 October 8, 15, 22, 29
⏰ 5:00–5:45 pm
📍 Mile Square Health Center, 1220 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL | 2nd Floor, Staff Lounge

A gentle and accessible yoga practice designed to support strength, mobility, and relaxation.

Free to attend.

👉 Learn more: wellnesshouse.org/uihealth

Take a moment to pause.Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for guided breathwork sessions designed to help ...
10/05/2026

Take a moment to pause.

Join Wellness House at Mile Square Health Center for guided breathwork sessions designed to help you reset and restore.

🌿 Breathwork
📅 October 8, 15, 22, 29
⏰ 5:45–6:30 pm
📍 Mile Square Health Center, 1220 S. Wood Street, Chicago, IL | 2nd Floor, Staff Lounge

Pause, breathe, and reconnect. This guided session helps calm the mind, relax the body, and restore balance during and after cancer treatment.

Free to attend.

👉 Learn more: wellnesshouse.org/uihealth

Mile Square Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse II at our Back of the Yards location.The Licensed Practic...
10/04/2026

Mile Square Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse II at our Back of the Yards location.

The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides direct patient care under the direction of a physician or RN, using evidence-based nursing practices, shared leadership, and relationship-based care to improve patient outcomes.

🕘 Monday–Friday, Some Saturdays | 8:00AM–5:00PM
💲 $26.99 –$41.93/hour
📅 Apply by October 9, 2026

Apply at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20228?c=uic&sq=mile%20square or share with someone in your network.

National Midwifery Week begins Oct. 4!Tune in to “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” on WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Ch...
10/04/2026

National Midwifery Week begins Oct. 4!

Tune in to “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” on WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago tomorrow at 10 a.m. for a conversation about maternal health and the important role midwives play in supporting patients through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

Joining the conversation are Channon M.L. Campbell, CNM, MSN, RN, MPH, certified nurse midwife at Mile Square Health Center–South Shore, and Karie E. Stewart, MPH, MSN, CNM, APRN, certified nurse-midwife in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UI Health.

Mile Square Health Center CEO and Executive Director Dr. Karriem S. Watson will serve as guest co-host.

Listen live: https://bit.ly/4rS0zx8

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1220 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL
60608

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