Holy Cross Hospital

05/29/2026

“I gave my chance a chance.”

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a story that reminds us recovery is possible, and hope can change everything.

Dorothy Smith, a Recovery Support Specialist at our Center for Substance Recovery, turned her own journey through addiction, trauma, and healing into a purpose: helping others feel seen, understood, and supported.

Her message is simple but powerful: People do recover.

Read her story here: https://health.sinai.org/4uLDTj1

If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone. We’re here. Without judgment, with compassion, and with hope.

📞 773-884-1671 (24/7 confidential support)
🚶 Walk in anytime for help

Share this story to remind someone they still have a chance.

05/28/2026

✨ Help Transform Healthcare at Sinai Chicago ✨

Your voice matters. Join the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and help shape a safer, clearer, and more respectful care experience for our community.

As a Patient/Family Partner, you’ll:
💬 Share feedback on care, communication, and hospital processes
🛡️ Advise on quality and safety initiatives
🤝 Strengthen the connection between Sinai Chicago and the people we serve

Ready to make a difference?

Apply: pfac@sinai.org
📞 Call: 773-257-2200

Together, we can build better care—because healthcare is stronger when patients and families are part of the solution.

05/26/2026

Healing Starts Here!

Free behavioral health services are available for children and adolescents facing grief or trauma at Behavioral Health & Under the Rainbow, Holy Cross. Those between the ages of 4 and 24 living in select Chicago zip codes may qualify.

Walk-ins welcome Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 AM - 12 PM. Call 773.565.2550 for more information or to schedule an intake appointment.

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05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We are grateful for their courage, service, and dedication.
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Hoy honramos y recordamos a los valientes miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas que dieron su vida por nuestro país.

Agradecemos profundamente su valor, servicio y dedicación.

05/22/2026

La recuperación es posible. 💙

En este Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, destacamos una historia poderosa de esperanza y resiliencia. En un reportaje de Univision, nuestro paciente Marco Méndez comparte su camino desde la adicción y la pérdida hasta reconstruir su vida con el apoyo del Centro de Recuperación de Sustancias en Holy Cross Hospital.

Su historia nos recuerda que, con ayuda profesional, comunidad y determinación personal, sanar y vivir plenamente sí es posible.

▶️ Mira su inspiradora historia: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/adiccion-ayuda-chicago-dr**as..
Recovery is possible. 💙

This , we’re highlighting a powerful story of hope and resilience. In a Univision report, our patient Marco Méndez shares his journey from addiction and loss to rebuilding his life with the support of the Center for Substance Recovery at Holy Cross Hospital.

His story is a reminder that with professional care, community, and personal determination, healing and a full life are within reach.

▶️ Watch his inspiring story: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo/adiccion-ayuda-chicago-dr**as

Marco Méndez pasó gran parte de su vida consumiendo dr**as, enfrentando cárcel y pérdidas familiares. Hoy, gracias al apoyo del Centro de Recuperación de Sustancias Holy Cross en Chicago, demuestra que la recuperación y una vida plena son posibles con ayuda profesional y decisión personal.

05/22/2026

🚨PSA: Don’t miss this important conversation!

Be sure to tune in at 6:30 AM this Saturday morning on WGN-TV Channel 9 for the “People to People” segment hosted by Jewell Hillery.

The doctors are in! Joining the discussion are Sinai Chicago President & CEO Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Dr. Jeffrey Sterling as they discuss:
🦠 Hantavirus concerns
🌍 The Ebola outbreak
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month
💊 The national debate over psychiatric medications

This is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

05/21/2026

When safety‑net hospitals struggle, the ripple effects reach every corner of our community.
In her powerful TEDxArlington Heights talk, Dr. Ngozi Ezike shines a light on the unseen work that keeps us all healthier.

Don’t miss this → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzFDwQdQk20

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, health system executive, makes it clear - when the safety net fails, we all fall. Ezike rallies us to see the net is fraying, and how we can...

05/20/2026

In a recent news feature, our President & CEO, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, shares important insight on the rise of colon cancer among younger Americans. With rates increasing by 3% each year for adults ages 20–49, understanding the risks and taking preventive steps has never been more critical.

Early detection can make all the difference. Talk to your doctor, know the signs, and prioritize your health.

▶️ Watch the full story: https://health.sinai.org/4tPedAB..
En un reportaje reciente, nuestra Presidenta y CEO, la Dra. Ngozi Ezike, comparte información importante sobre el aumento del cáncer de colon en adultos jóvenes. Con un incremento del 3% anual en personas de 20 a 49 años, es más importante que nunca conocer los riesgos y tomar medidas preventivas.

La detección temprana puede marcar la diferencia. Habla con tu médico, conoce las señales y prioriza tu salud.

▶️ Mira la historia completa: https://health.sinai.org/4tPedAB

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society, but what's behind the alarming surge and why are cases shifting?

05/19/2026

May 19 is NAPIHAAD.

We’re raising awareness about HIV’s impact on Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities—an often overlooked part of the epidemic. In 2021, about 2% (814) of new U.S. HIV diagnoses were among AANHPI communities.

Breaking stigma, increasing awareness, and expanding access to care matters.
💬 Get informed. Get tested. Support equity.

💡 Have questions about HIV prevention or PrEP?
Call or text our PrEP Care Coordinator:
Antonio Sosa | 847-350-8271

05/18/2026

Join Sinai Infectious Disease Center in observing National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18).

Today, we honor the scientists, healthcare professionals, community advocates, and volunteers dedicated to advancing research toward a safe and effective HIV vaccine.

While there is currently no approved HIV vaccine, ongoing research plays a critical role in prevention and brings us closer to ending the HIV epidemic. Raising awareness and supporting these efforts matters now more than ever.

💡 Have questions about HIV prevention or PrEP?
Call or text our PrEP Care Coordinator:
Antonio Sosa | 847-350-8271

Together, we can move science forward, reduce stigma, and protect our communities.