Videos

Sheila's Story

Before finding a medical home at the Chicago Family Health Center, Sheila Aguilera visited emergency rooms for health care. Now, this busy mom, full-time worker and student receives coordinated care for her diabetes, including personalized nutritional advice. Semeca Johnson, a patient advocate, is also featured in this video and speaks about the benefits of finding a medical home. (5 minutes, 23 seconds)

Ben's Story

For Ben Holliman, a routine PSA test performed at Komed Holman Health Center ultimately led to a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Fortunately, Ben's cancer was found in time for it to be successfully treated with surgery. Preventive care offered at Komed and other community health centers is enabling Ben and people like him to look forward to many healthy years ahead. "Komed saved my life," he says. (5 minutes)

Barbara's Story

Barbara Hunter found a medical home for herself, her daughter and grandson at the Friend Family Health Center (FFHC). FFHC is close to Barbara's home, providing a convenient place to receive coordinated care for the whole family. Barbara's physician, Leah Durst, MD, is also featured in this video. (5 minutes, 35 seconds)