Or this:
How Wellness West Aims to Transform Lives and Healthcare on the West Side
Renee Washington, a client of Wellness West, faced a difficult journey before encountering the program. Living in a shelter, she struggled to prioritize her health due to the lack of resources and space. Wanting even to eat healthier was not an option.
āThe main thing about living in a shelter is that you donāt have your own space, a space of your own to prioritize yourself and your needs,ā Washington said. āYou canāt cook for yourself. You may want to do better, but you donāt really have the ability to say, āYou know what, today Iām going to eat a healthy meal.'ā
In April, Washington decided to take control of her situation. She contacted various organizations, leaving messages for local representatives and officials to get help. After weeks and months of trying to get the housing she needed, Washington got that one phone call from Wellness West that literally changed her life.
Washington is a case study on the idea that a personās overall well-being is more than what goes on in the doctorās office. Their housing situation, economic stability and environment also play a part in improving someoneās health outcomes.
Wellness West, a collaborative effort of health care and social service providers that delivers services to residents on Chicagoās West Side, was formed under that premise: to provide residents with a continuity of care to bolster their quality of life.
Wellness West, a collaborative effort of health care and social service providers that delivers services to residents on Chicago's West Side.
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