HC3 Podcast

In this installment of the HC3 podcast co-hosts David Smith and Meghan Phillipp engaged in a conversation with Dr. Dana Weiner. Weiner serves as the Director of the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative and a Senior Policy Fellow at Chapin Hall. In March 2022, Governor Pritzker unveiled the Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which fosters collaboration to enhance the quality of children's behavioral health services. Governor Pritzker appointed Weiner to lead this initiative to coordinate efforts across state agencies and engage various stakeholders statewide to improve support and accessibility to mental and behavioral health services for children in Illinois.

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This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Third Horizon Strategies. HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care. www.ThirdHorizonStrategies.com 

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In this episode of the HC3 podcast, Co-hosts David Smith and Meghan Phillipp sat down with Stephanie (Steph) Willding, MPA, CEO of CommunityHealth. CommunityHealth is the largest free clinic in the country, serving a low-income, uninsured population. CommunityHealth’s unique service delivery model is made possible by more than 1,000 volunteers, donors, and partners committed to high-quality care at no cost to patients. Steph became the Chief Executive Officer of CommunityHealth in November 2019. She is a seasoned thought leader with a documented record of increasing and diversifying revenue, using data to improve and adapt program performance, and advancing organizational goals through strategic and annual planning. Steph has committed her career to building organizations that empower underserved communities to break the cycle of broken systems and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

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This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Third Horizon Strategies. HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care. www.ThirdHorizonStrategies.com

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For more information about live events, webinars, and other updates on the work of HC3, visit www.HC3.Health.

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In this episode of the HC3 podcast, Co-hosts David Smith and Meghan Phillipp sat down with the cofounders of one of HC3’s long-time community partners – Acclivus. Acclivus is a community health organization that employs grassroots leaders from Chicago to support safety, well-being, and growth in vulnerable communities, focusing strategically on primary and secondary violence intervention. President and CEO, Levon Stone Senior and COO, Sheila Regan have been on the front lines of violence interruption for many years. They have continued to build upon their personal and professional experiences to cultivate Acclivus’ intentional social network to engage with and support vulnerable individuals and design interventions that simultaneously address risk factors to maximize their impact.

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HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care.

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This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Rosecrance Health Network. Rosecrance is a private, not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the country. With more than 45 locations in Chicago and Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Rosecrance offers comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care, and family education. Rosecrance also offers high-quality, efficient, and effective outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families through a variety of programs. Rosecrance serves more than 30,000 families each year. Learn more about Rosecrance at www.rosecrance.org.

For more information about live events, webinars, and other updates on the work of HC3, visit www.HC3.Health.

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This episode of the HC3 Podcast is part two of our two-part episode in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Co-hosts David Smith and Meghan Phillipp sit down with Mark Ishaug, CEO of Thresholds. Thresholds is one of Illinois's largest providers of mental health services, offering a comprehensive range of support and treatment options for individuals with mental health conditions, including supportive housing. Under Mark’s leadership, Thresholds has been at the forefront of innovation in the mental health field, implementing evidence-based practices and developing collaborative partnerships with various organizations and stakeholders. His commitment to mental health advocacy and his dedication to improving the lives of individuals with mental health conditions has earned him recognition and respect within the field.

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HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care.

Follow Third Horizon Strategies on Twitter @3rdHorizonStrat and on LinkedIn:

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This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Rosecrance Health Network. Rosecrance is a private, not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the country. With more than 45 locations in Chicago and Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Rosecrance offers comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care, and family education. Rosecrance also offers high-quality, efficient, and effective outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families through a variety of programs. Rosecrance serves more than 30,000 families each year. Learn more about Rosecrance at www.rosecrance.org.

For more information about live events, webinars, and other updates on the work of HC3, visit www.HC3.Health.

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This episode of the HC3 Podcast is part one of a two-part episode in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Co-hosts David Smith and Meghan Phillipp sit down with Dave Gomel, President and CEO of Rosecrance. Rosecrance is a renowned behavioral health organization operating in the Midwest serving more than 50,000 people each year at its facilities in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. With a passion for helping individuals and communities overcome mental health and substance abuse challenges, Dave brings compassion, empathy, and a strong commitment to improving the lives of others. His leadership has transformed Rosecrance and influenced the wider field of behavioral health in the Midwest.

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HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care.

Follow Third Horizon Strategies on Twitter @3rdHorizonStrat and on LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/company/third-horizon-strategies

This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Rosecrance Health Network. Rosecrance is a private, not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the country. With more than 45 locations in Chicago and Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Rosecrance offers comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care, and family education. Rosecrance also offers high-quality, efficient, and effective outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families through a variety of programs. Rosecrance serves more than 30,000 families each year. Learn more about Rosecrance at www.rosecrance.org.

For more information about live events, webinars, and other updates on the work of HC3, visit www.HC3.Health.

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The Health Care Council of Chicago’s (HC3) core purpose is to harness the collective intelligence and resources of Chicago’s health leaders and stakeholders to drive meaningful change and positively influence the conditions that impact the health of the city’s communities. In the premiere episode of the HC3 Podcast, HC3 Co-Founder David Smith and HC3 Executive Director Meghan Phillipp sit down with Brian Fabes, Managing Director of the Corporate Coalition. The Corporate Coalition is a collaborative of firms with a presence in Chicago committed to using their assets and capabilities to address economic inequities in the region.

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HC3 is administratively and strategically managed as an initiative of Third Horizon Strategies. Third Horizon is a Chicago-based but nationally present boutique advisory firm focused on shaping the future state of health care.

Follow Third Horizon Strategies on Twitter @3rdHorizonStrat and on LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/company/third-horizon-strategies

This episode of the HC3 podcast is brought to you by Rosecrance Health Network. Rosecrance is a private, not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the country. With more than 45 locations in Chicago and Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, Rosecrance offers comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care, and family education. Rosecrance also offers high-quality, efficient, and effective outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families through a variety of programs. Rosecrance serves more than 30,000 families each year. Learn more about Rosecrance at www.rosecrance.org.

For more information about live events, webinars, and other updates on the work of HC3, visit www.HC3.Health.

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