Haymarket Center has been awarded a highly competitive $250,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Birth Equity Initiative, a recognition of its vital role in reducing health disparities among pregnant and postpartum Illinoisans. This funding will allow Haymarket to expand access to maternal and infant screenings, educational groups, essential care supplies, and expert providers—ensuring that individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges receive the comprehensive care they need.
With 30 years of experience serving pregnant and postpartum individuals, Haymarket will use this grant to strengthen its one-stop-shop model, addressing medical, behavioral, and environmental needs in a single, accessible setting. Services will include prenatal and postpartum exams, gynecological procedures, and newborn wellness assessments. The initiative will also provide crucial resources such as baby harnesses, breast pumps, and other essential items to support new mothers and their children.
By integrating maternal care with primary health, behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, Haymarket Center is reinforcing its mission to break down barriers to care. This investment from the State of Illinois underscores the importance of Haymarket’s work and its leadership in providing equitable, patient-centered healthcare solutions that improve outcomes for families in need.
