Jennifer Vu, a medical student at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, proposes to de-stigmatize health in minority communities by addressing the health literacy needs in Lake County. In partnership with local community organizations whom Jennifer will partner with in community health and vaccination events, she aims to provide informal spaces for community members to discuss and/or ask questions. Jennifer hopes that these educational opportunities will help bridge the mistrust that has developed and the hesitancy of westernized medicine. She seeks to raise $200 for educational materials and $500 to provide incentive and attract community member participation.

The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship is a year-long service learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who will design and implement innovative direct service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. Through their community projects and participation in a year-long program that includes mentoring support, monthly meetings, written reflection, and interprofessional collaboration, Schweitzer Fellows are developing the skills and confidence needed to become Leaders in Service—professionals who will remain dedicated to public service and to creating change.

Each of the Fellows has created a "wish list" of supplies and resources that will help them realize their service project goals. Please consider supporting a specific Fellow's project or click here to donate to the general Schweitzer project fund. 

The Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship is a program of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group. Your Fellows Fest donation will appear on your credit card statement at "Health & Medicine."