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Chicago Department of PUBLIC HEALTH BUREAU OF MATERNAL, INFANT, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH The Office of Reproductive Health CDPH O U R M I S S I O N The Office of Reproductive Health promotes the core values of Reproductive Justice through expanding public awareness of medically accurate reproductive health information, advocating for policies that improve access to comprehensive care, and supporting health care providers and community based organizations that further this mission.
IMPACT Community organizations received $2.2M to expand access to abortion care in Chicago 3,500 people received abortion care and support through community organizations in 2022 Launched Chicago.gov/abortioncare to provide accurate information about abortion care in Chicago 211 system is updated with reproductive health resources that meet the standard of care Support the Bodily Autonomy Executive Order, Ordinance and expansion, from inception to implementation Organized Abortion Provider Appreciation Day Celebration and Mayoral Proclamation in Chicago RESOURCES 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects Chicagoans to essential health and social service support and information during times of non- emergency crisis and for everyday needs METRO CHICAGO Email: Reprohealth@cityofchicago.org TO LEARN MORE VISIT: CHICAGO.GOV/ABORTIONCARE The office was established in 2022 in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and works to ensure that Chicago is strengthened as a haven for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including a focus on access to comprehensive abortion care, reproductive healthcare, specifically abortion care, and community education, insurance coverage and more.
WHO WE SERVE • All Chicagoans regardless of age or gender • Those who travel to Chicago to seek support for reproductive health WHAT WE DO • Improve the availability of medically accurate information about comprehensive reproductive healthcare • • • Support local, state, and federal policy initiatives that protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare Directly fund abortion providers and support organizations Support expansion of reproductive health services at CDPH STI specialty clinics THE BUREAU OF MATERNAL, INFANT, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH includes Family Connects Chicago, Lead Poisoning Prevention & Healthy Homes, Reproductive Health, School Health and WIC July, 2023