In 1995, recognizing that community residents are deeply concerned about health care issues that extend beyond the walls of the hospital, the administration of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) invited a group of leaders to assemble to discuss ideas to improve the health and wellness of our community.
While recognizing there are many concerns, the following issues were the Coalition’s focus:
- ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Including Tobacco and Alcohol)
- CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS
- PARENTING/TEEN SEXUALITY EDUCATION
- IMMUNIZATIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- ACCESS TO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
The COALITION’s efforts concentrate on the residents and communities within the geographical boundaries of Zion-Benton Township High School
(Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor, Zion, and a portion of Newport Township.
The COALITION’s efforts are guided by a group of leaders and citizens representing all of our communities.
The COALITION is a volunteer effort dedicated to community collaboration.
The COALITION has adopted official by-laws, is incorporated by the State of Illinois, and has 501-(c)3 status with the I.R.S.
The COALITION partnered with Lake County Health Department and was awarded a grant for 10 years.
The COALITION implemented a new strategic plan at the end of their grant in 2012. This plan included the development of four task forces which are discussed in great detail on this site.
