Since 1991
Service in the tradition of Michael Reese Hospital.
The Foundation runs two community clinics and funds translational research, medical education, and health equity work across Chicago.
For patients
Get care
- HIV Care Program at UI Health South Loop. Appointments: (312) 492-0025
- Women's Health (IBCCP): free breast and cervical cancer screening at Roseland Community Hospital. (773) 291-1934
For researchers, partners and donors
Our grantmaking
- Five endowed professorships at the University of Illinois
- More than $3 million in research grants since 2014
- Medical school scholarships with MOLA and Rosalind Franklin University
Our story
Michael Reese Hospital opened in 1881 on Chicago's near South Side on one condition: it would treat every patient regardless of religion, ethnicity or class. Physicians and staff formed the Foundation in 1991 so the hospital's safety-net programs and research support could continue. The hospital closed in 2009. The Foundation carries its work forward.
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Get care
Two clinics, open to everyone
Both programs serve patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Michael Reese Care Program
HIV Care Program
Integrated primary and specialty care for people living with HIV and hepatitis. The program began more than 30 years ago as a free clinic started by Michael Reese Hospital residents, moved to Mercy Hospital when Reese closed, and now practices at UI Health. It serves more than 400 patients from the South Side and across the metropolitan area.
We accept most insurance, including Medicaid, and see uninsured patients at low or no cost.
- Appointments
- (312) 492-0025
- Clinic hours
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Clinic location
- UI Health South Loop Physicians Group
2600 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 - Program office, other questions
- 2600 S. Michigan Ave #405
Phone (312) 791-3455 · Fax (312) 791-4158
info@careprogram.care
Services
Primary care designed for people with HIV
Your primary care provider works with a behavioral health team member as part of your care team. Services include preventive care, vaccines and physicals; gynecological exams and contraception; HIV and hepatitis care; transgender health services; anal pap smears; smoking cessation; and older adult care. Telehealth is available for follow-up visits.
Your first visit takes 60 to 90 minutes and includes a blood draw and STI screening. Please don't urinate for one hour beforehand, and bring your medications or a list of them. Uninsured patients meet with a navigator about financial assistance.
Behavioral health, counseling and addiction recovery
Individual, group, couples and family therapy, plus short check-ins with a behavioral health team member during primary care visits.
HIV prevention (PrEP)
PrEP is a once-daily pill that lowers your risk of getting HIV. Ask about PrEP and other safer-sex options at any visit.
Hepatitis B and C treatment
Screening, education, treatment, prevention and help staying on medication.
Smoking cessation
Support from your care team to quit smoking.
Gender-affirming care and hormone management
Hormone therapy and related care to help you meet your goals.
Case management
A case manager helps you understand insurance, apply for public benefits, and get emergency help with food, housing, utilities and transportation. Case management is always free. Legal services and insurance navigation are available through our partner, Legal Council for Health Justice.
ADAP applications: email completed forms to cm@careprogram.care. Include proof of income from the past 90 days, your most recent federal tax return with all schedules, your insurance cards, and your monthly insurance statements.
Insurance enrollment assistance
Staff help patients enroll in Marketplace coverage.
Care team
hivdoc@careprogram.carenorma@careprogram.careIllinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
Women's Health Program
Free cancer screening for Illinois women who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover screening.
- Ages 21–64: cervical cancer screening (Pap and HPV) and breast exams
- Ages 40–64: mammograms, diagnostic testing and patient navigation
- Younger women with symptoms can also receive breast screening and diagnostic testing
Workshops and services are offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese. Patients come from as far north as Chinatown and from the southern suburbs. Transportation is available for groups of six or more.
Supported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, VNA Foundation, and the Michael Reese Research & Education Foundation
- Clinic
- (773) 291-1934
- Location
- Roseland Community Hospital
45 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 - Nurse navigator
- Hong Deng, RN, MBA, CN-BN
(773) 995-3487
Program staff
sandrawilks@michaelreesefoundation.orghdeng@michaelreesefoundation.orgjmendez@michaelreesefoundation.orgazhao@michaelreesefoundation.orgGrantmaking
Bench to bedside, classroom to community
The Foundation awards grants related to research, medical education, and community health services. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Current Grantees
Current grantees awarded in the last three years.
| Grantee | Award | What the grant supports |
|---|---|---|
| Awarded FY27 | ||
| DePaul College of Nursing | $300,000 over three years | Startup funding for a new student-led South Side clinic. |
| Michael Reese Center for Health Equity Research at Rosalind Franklin University | $345,000 over two years, plus a $55,000 matching grant | Renewed general operating support for research and related support to health initiatives in Lake County, IL. |
| University of Illinois College of Medicine | $600,000 over three years | Michael Reese Pioneer in Research Awards for research close to qualifying for NIH funding. Renewed in 2026. |
| Vision For Chicago | $55,000 | Vision health support for justice-affected individuals in re-entry. |
| Awarded FY26 | ||
| Alivio | $180,000 over two years | IMG Training Program. |
| Figuroa-Wu Family Foundation (Pilsen Food Pantry) | $140,000 over three years | Data collection and food security research. |
| Midwest Asian Health Association | $150,000 over three years | Outreach and enrollment services for the uninsured. |
| South Side Community Health Organization | $250,000 over two years | Heart Health Program. |
| West Side United (Thrive Chicago) | $150,000 over three years | Food security project. |
| Awarded FY25 | ||
| I Am Abel | $294,669 over three years | Opportunities in health sciences for underrepresented groups. |
| MOLA (Medical Organization for Latino Advancement) | $443,600 over three years | Renewed support for scholarships and organizational capacity building. |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | $450,000 over three years | Rosalind Franklin Scholars, 2024–2028. Current scholars: Angelica Arzuaga, Kelly Harris. |
Past Grantees
| Grantee | Program |
|---|---|
| Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics | BRCA and other hereditary cancer genetic screening for high-risk populations |
| Legal Council for Health Justice | Pro bono legal services for people living with HIV |
| Illinois Prison Project | Medical release |
| I Am Abel | 2025 conference sponsor |
Research grants
The Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in research grants since 2014, at the University of Illinois, the University of Chicago, Loyola, Northwestern and Children's Memorial Hospital.
| Project | Investigator | Institution |
|---|
Endowment and Capital Gifts
Permanent gifts that carry the Michael Reese name at partner institutions, and other significant capital grants.
Endowed professorships, University of Illinois Chicago
Stem cell transplantation research that has cured adult patients with sickle cell disease using reduced-intensity conditioning.
Prostate cancer biology. Her work on hormone-disrupting chemicals contributed to the FDA ban on bisphenols in baby bottles and infant formula packaging.
Long-term complications of anesthesia and surgery in elderly and immunocompromised patients, and perioperative vision loss.
The psychology of clinical and patient decision-making, in UIC's Department of Medical Education.
Comparative effectiveness and safety of cardiovascular and anticoagulation therapy at the UIC College of Pharmacy.
University of Chicago Medicine
Bench to Bedside Translational Science Grant. A permanent endowment, established in 2018, that funds an annual translational research grant.
Meritorious Lectureship. An endowed annual lecture honoring a University of Chicago faculty member who embodies the principles of Michael Reese Hospital. Lecturers since the series began in 2019:
| Year | Lecturer | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louis H. Philipson, MD, PhD | Monogenic Diabetes: A Call for Making a Diabetes Diagnosis |
| 2024 | Michele A. Josephson, MD | Evolutions and Revolutions: A Century of Overcoming Challenges and Making Progress in Nephrology and Transplant |
| 2023 | Richard Larson, MD | Four Decades Closer to a Cure for CML |
| 2022 | David Rubin, MD | The Evolution of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care |
| 2021 | Michelle M. Le Beau, PhD | Therapy-Related Myeloid Neoplasms |
| 2020 | Candice Norcott, PhD | Trauma, Resilience and Sexual Health in Black Women |
| 2019 | Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH | Angiogenic Factors and Preeclampsia |
| 2019 | Tara Henderson, MD, MPH (inaugural) | Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology |
Rosalind Franklin University
Michael Reese Foundation Center for Health Equity Research. Founded with an $877,200 grant. It focuses on community engagement, investigator training and data so research responds to the needs of underserved Lake County communities. Founding director: Amanda Simanek, PhD, MPH.
Roseland Community Hospital
New mammography suite and mobile mammography van, $250,000.
Chicago Children's Museum
Richard Hunt “Sea Wall” restoration, $35,000. Restoration of the sculpture by Chicago artist Richard Hunt, originally commissioned for and installed at Michael Reese Children's Hospital.
About
Maintaining the legacy of Michael Reese Hospital
Mission
To continue the legacy of Michael Reese Hospital through supporting research, education, and community service through relationships that foster quality health care.
Vision
Excellent care for all patients, regardless of demographic conditions, in the tradition of the former Michael Reese Hospital.
The hospital
Michael Reese, a Chicago businessman, left his fortune to his family, and the inheritance went to the United Hebrew Association to build a hospital on the near South Side. It opened in 1881 at 29 Groveland Park Avenue with two conditions: it would carry his name, and it would treat all patients regardless of religion, ethnicity or class.
Speaking for the hospital's building committee in 1905, Herman F. Hahn described it as a place where:
“All faiths stand on the same footing where the equal rights of all consciences are respected and where the essential oneness and intrinsic dignity of all human beings is acknowledged.”
At its height Michael Reese was Chicago's largest hospital, with 2,400 beds, and it was known internationally for research and for training residents and fellows. It remained a safety-net hospital to the end. The hospital closed in 2009 and its buildings were demolished.
The Foundation
Physicians and staff founded the Foundation in 1991, when the hospital was sold, so its safety-net programs and grants could continue. It funded research, supported resident education, and started the HIV Care and Women's Health programs. The annual Michael Reese Crystal Ball drew donors from across Chicago.
When the hospital closed in 2009, the board chose to carry its legacy forward. The HIV program moved to Mercy Hospital and now UI Health. The Women's Health program moved to Metro South Medical Center and now Roseland Community Hospital. Since then the Foundation has endowed five professorships at the University of Illinois and funded research at the University of Illinois, the University of Chicago, Loyola, Northwestern and Children's Memorial Hospital, and has made many other grants for community health projects.
Board of Directors
Staff and program leadership
Financials
The Foundation publishes its financial disclosures and is rated by Charity Navigator. More than 90% of every dollar raised goes to research, education and community programs.
Careers
The Foundation has no open positions at this time.
News
News
Contact
Contact us
Patients: please call the clinic directly so we can help you quickly.
HIV Care Program
Appointments
(312) 492-0025
Program office (312) 791-3455
info@careprogram.care
Women's Health (IBCCP)
Clinic
(773) 291-1934
Nurse navigator (773) 995-3487
hdeng@michaelreesefoundation.org
Foundation office
1339 S. Wood Street, Suite G
Chicago, IL 60608
Jason Rothstein, Executive Directorjrothstein@michaelreesefoundation.org
Donate
Help carry the Michael Reese legacy forward
More than 90% of every dollar raised goes to our research, education and community programs.
Planned gifts
Will or trust. A sample clause for your attorney:
I give to The Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation whose address is 1339 S Wood St, Ste G, Chicago, IL 60608, (the sum of $___) or (___% of the residue of my estate) for its general purposes.
Retirement plan. Name the Foundation as a beneficiary. No attorney is needed.
Life insurance. Transfer a policy or name the Foundation as beneficiary.
IRA charitable rollover. Donors who qualify can make a qualified charitable distribution directly from an IRA by December 31 of the tax year. Please check current age rules with your advisor.
- Legal name
- The Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation
- Tax ID
- 36-3761674
- Mailing address
- 1339 S. Wood St, Suite G
Chicago, IL 60608 - To discuss a gift
- Jason Rothstein, Executive Director
jrothstein@michaelreesefoundation.org