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cause severe damage to the affected tissue. Since Chicago is infamous for its harsh winter weather, it is

right for you. ACCESS also partners with Greater Chicago Food Depository and is committed to fighting hunger

more than 150,000 patients annually throughout Chicago and suburban Cook and DuPage counties. As the nation’s

Deana Gaston received her Master of Social Work in Science from the University of Tennessee and is credentialed through Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation. Deana is committed to providing culturally competent care to her patients and her philosophy of care is strength based, collaborative and nonjudgmental with a focus on treating the whole person. Outside of work, Deana enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with friends.

Shivang Shah received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and is certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Shah believes in providing personalized, holistic, and compassionate care to each of his patients. He is committed to educating patients about their conditions and tries his best to provide painless, non-invasive treatments. In his spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys going on hikes, riding his bike, and photography.

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Westside Healthy Start (WHS). The program serves Chicago's West Side communities of North Lawndale, Austin

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When you’re enjoying the warm weather in Chicago, seek the shade, particularly between 10 a.m. and

To combat that, ACCESS works with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, on a food for health program that

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Kevin Shanahan completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He is certified through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. His approach to care is meeting patients where they are and working together to address their personal health needs by fostering a non-judgmental and patient-centered environment. Kevin chose to work in community health care because he believes that providing high-quality accessible health care impacts communities at multiple levels. When not at work, Kevin can be found playing guitar, cooking, hiking, and making pottery. He is fluent in Spanish.

Amy Lilly earned her Doctor of Nursing at Southern Illinois University and completed her residency in St. Louis and Illinois. She is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse through the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Amy values the contributions of community health centers and the critical mental health services they provide to medically underserved communities. She believes that mental health is essential to overall health and takes the time with each of her patients to listen to their concerns and treat them with compassion and dignity. Outside of work, Amy enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Alvarez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is fluent in both Spanish and French. Dr. Alvarez focuses on community involvement in her practice and outside of work enjoys learning other languages and sports.