Our Stories

During the annual meeting in October, the Physicians Council celebrated a significant milestone — awarding more than $1 million — $1,006,158 to date — in total grants to Ascension Illinois programs since the partnership was founded.

This September, the Physicians Council organized a donation drive to benefit the Ascension Illinois Housing and Health Alliance.

Members of the Physicians Council awarded 10 grants at the annual meeting on Thursday, October 12.

The Physicians Council has awarded over $771,000 to help address the unmet needs of patients and members of the community.

Generous donations helped Ascension Saint Alexius acquire Ascension Illinois's first hospital dog to provide specialized, full-time support.

A small group of physicians created a council dedicated to addressing unmet health needs they identified in the communities they serve.