Equal Hope Holds Successful 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair

A Day of Healthcare Education, Resources, and Community Connection

Chicagoans attended Equal Hope’s 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair recently at the Humboldt Park Field House, held in honor of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January. Teal is the color representing cervical cancer.

Partnership with Humboldt Park Field House

The organization partnered with the Humboldt Park Field House to bring healthcare education, resources, activities, and food to the community.

About Equal Hope

A Chicago-based, 501(c)(3) organization, Equal Hope is dedicated to saving lives by eliminating inequities in the treatment of breast, cervical, and other cancers by connecting uninsured and underinsured patients to high-quality preventative care, screening, diagnostics, and treatment.

Cervical Cancer Expert Speaks

Cervical cancer expert and Equal Hope Board of Directors member Dr. Nita Lee from the University of Chicago Medicine, was the guest speaker whose “Teal Talk” revealed the latest insights in prevention, detection, screening, and treatment.

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes Attends

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) attended and delivered remarks. She thanked Dr. Lee for all that she and the university does in cervical cancer detection and treatment, and praised Equal Hope for its grassroots efforts to educate and provide assistance to women in marginalized communities.

Health & Resource Fair

The Health & Resource Fair also included 25 vendors who offered a variety of information on healthcare services, job opportunities, recidivism, and housing. All of these impact a cervical cancer patient and their family members.

Chicago’s Cervical Cancer Statistics

Chicago’s cervical cancer incidence is 39 percent higher than the U.S. average, and its mortality is 60 percent higher than the U.S. average. (Source NCI Data 2011 – 2015). Data also shows that cervical cancer is disproportionately higher in Black and Brown communities nationwide and in Chicago.

<h3(Equal Hope’s) Outreach Efforts

In 2024, Equal Hope’s outreach efforts reached more than 100,000 in the Chicagoland area. Support included information sharing, rides to health screenings, scheduling appointments, and establishing primary care for hundreds of women.

Get Involved

For more information about cervical cancer (and breast cancer), available resources, and clinic referrals, visit www.EqualHope.org.

Conclusion

The 3rd Annual “Teal Talk” Health & Resource Fair was a success, providing valuable information and resources to the community. Equal Hope continues to work tirelessly to eliminate inequities in the treatment of breast, cervical, and other cancers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the mission of Equal Hope?
  Equal Hope is a Chicago-based, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving lives by eliminating inequities in the treatment of breast, cervical, and other cancers by connecting uninsured and underinsured patients to high-quality preventative care, screening, diagnostics, and treatment.
• What is the purpose of the Teal Talk Health & Resource Fair?
  The Teal Talk Health & Resource Fair aims to provide healthcare education, resources, and community connection to those affected by cervical cancer.