Citizens%27 Guide Uptown Health Needs Assessment
Citizens%27 Guide Uptown Health Needs Assessment
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