| One of GHECS strengths is a unique partnership with Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a 501(c)(3) non-profit service based human rights organization based in Chicago and founded in 1888. Heartland Alliance champions the human rights and improves the lives of men, women, and children who are threatened by poverty or danger. For more than 100 years we have been providing solutions—both through services and policy—that move individuals from crisis to stability and on to success. The organization's work in housing, health care, legal protections, and economic security serves more than 100,000 people annually, helping them build better lives. Heartland's comprehensive programming includes: - Economic Security: Providing skills to help individuals and families get ahead
- Housing: Developing affordable housing that gives stability to individuals, families, and communities
- Health Care: Offering medical, dental, mental health and addictions treatment services that help people survive and thrive
- Legal Protections: Upholding justice for individuals in danger, particularly immigrants, refugees, and those fleeing violence
With this partnership we promote research, service and educational opportunities in health care settings for NUFSM faculty, medical students and residents. Both organizations work with local communities to improve access and quality of health care and increase the capacity of indigenous healthcare professionals to better meet the needs of their vulnerable populations. | |
