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Citizens%27 Guide Uptown Health Needs Assessment

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A large portion of<br />

residents are<br />

uninsured. In<br />

addition, many<br />

residents are<br />

Medicaid and<br />

Medicare<br />

recipients.<br />

HIGH UNINSURANCE RATE<br />

Lack of insurance<br />

significantly<br />

hinders access to<br />

adequate<br />

healthcare and<br />

the health<br />

outcomes of the<br />

uninsured are not<br />

as positive as the<br />

insured.<br />

<strong>Health</strong> Insurance Status<br />

Medicare<br />

22%<br />

Medicaid<br />

33%<br />

Veteran's<br />

<strong>Health</strong>;<br />

2%<br />

Private<br />

13%<br />

Uninsured<br />

30%<br />

Bridget Gainer, Cook County Commissioner

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