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In Your Neighborhood: Community Health in West Garfield Park

A coalition of community groups won $10 million to create a wellness village.

01/19/2023 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

In Your Neighborhood: Community Health in West Garfield Park

Clip: 1/19/2023 | 5m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

A coalition of community groups won $10 million to create a wellness village.

A 13-year life expectancy gap. That's the difference between West Garfield Park residents and people who live downtown, according to city data. The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative is working to change that.

01/19/2023 | Rating NR

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