CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter joined the Illinois Capital Development Board and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services in announcing $200 million in funding to improve health outcomes in the state, including $22 million for a youth and community space in Bronzeville.

“This investment will strengthen access to health care services and expand resources for youth and families within the 3rd District,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Insight Chicago is one of our state’s safety net hospitals, and this project will further enhance the ways it meets the needs of our area.”

The Healthcare Transformation Capital Improvement grants will build on HFS’ equity-driven Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives, which was established in 2021. The goals of the HTC program are to expand access to care and improve health equity, especially in underserved communities, by leveraging shared resources among collaborative partners to create locally-driven solutions.

Of the 13 organizations selected for funding through the program, Insight Chicago — located in Hunter’s district — is set to receive over $22 million in support of the South Side Health Equity Collaborative. The funds will be utilized for an urgent and primary care buildout and renovation of the organization’s Corpus Christi Building into a youth and community empowerment space, which will include access to educational and academic support, arts and an athletic facility.

Find the full list of grant recipients here.