Erie Family Health Centers

10/12/2026

Every heritage tells a story. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and personal experiences that connect generations and communities.

At Erie, we asked members of our team to reflect on what makes them proud of their roots and share the stories that help define who they are.

These are their stories!

10/11/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate where we come from, the cultures and traditions that shape us, and the stories that connect us.

At Erie, we're proud to celebrate the people and communities who make us who we are. We invited our Erie family to share what makes them proud—of being Latine, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, or simply proud of where they come from.

Donaji Velasco, APRN Fellowship Coordinator, shares her story.

10/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate where we come from, the cultures and traditions that shape us, and the stories that connect us.

At Erie, we're proud to celebrate the people and communities who make us who we are. We invited our Erie family to share what makes them proud—of being Latine, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, or simply proud of where they come from.

Annet Miranda, Associate Director of Community Engagement, shares her story.

10/08/2026

It's National Physician Assistant Week!

Happy to all the incredible PAs who go beyond for their patients 365 days a year!

10/08/2026

You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make monthly gifts!

This , learn how Erie Foundation Board member Lory Mishra and her husband, Brian Kibbe, are putting their shared values into action by using their DAF to provide steady, ongoing support for Erie.

Thanks to Lory and Brian, and all our DAF donors, for helping ensure Erie patients and families have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they need.

Have a DAF? Consider making Erie part of your giving through a one-time or recurring grant.

Read Lory and Brian's story here ->

For Lory Mishra and Brian Kibe, planning for the future has always included thinking about the kind of impact they want to have together.

10/06/2026

Chicago, Evanston, Skokie and Waukegan recognize October 6th as Erie Day, in honor of Erie Family Health Centers’ contributions to the health and well-being of our communities.

Happy Erie Day, everyone! 🥳💜

10/05/2026

Are you looking for a meaningful career in healthcare?

We are hiring for Medical Assistants!

At Erie, every role contributes to better health outcomes for our communities. We're seeking team members who are passionate about patient care and ready to support clinical staff, maintain exam rooms, and help patients receive timely, effective care.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and service.

Apply here -> https://erie.health/wkma

10/02/2026

Walk-in Flu Fairs for Erie patients 6 months and up are happening October 3 and October 20!

Visit our stories for more info!

10/02/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate where we come from, the cultures and traditions that shape us, and the stories that connect us.

At Erie, we’re proud to celebrate the people and communities who make us who we are. We invited our Erie family to share what makes them proud—of being Latine, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, or simply proud of where they come from.

In this video, Omar Torres, Patient Navigator - Transitions of Care, shares his appreciation for his heritage as a Mexican-American who grew up on the South Side of Chicago!

10/01/2026

Less than 7% of in the US are Latinx, despite Latinos making up 19% of the population.

Evidence shows that when and share a language and cultural background, it leads to better patient outcomes, and improved trust and communication. Representation in medicine is necessary for the Latinx community and for the future of medicine.

Support pathways to encourage students from under-resourced communities to enter careers in medicine!

Learn More -> https://www.mimentor.org

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