HHS Secretary Sebelius Tours Chicago Community Health Center

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - HealthOn Thursday, July 25th, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius visited ACCESS Cabrini Family Health Center, where she toured the facility and participated in a panel discussion with local and state officials, including Commissioner Jesus Garcia and Dr. Aida Giachello, about the outreach and enrollment efforts under the Affordable Care Act. Beginning October 1st, people with our insurance in Chicago and across the state, will be able to sign up for health coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Community health centers are a key partner in educating the community about this important opportunity, which is why HHS recently awarded nearly $6.2 million to 548 sites community health center sites across the state to conduct outreach and education.

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