Letter from the Chair
On behalf of the WHA Board of Directors, I welcome you to this year's annual report. 2008 has been a year of dynamic change for our nation and marks the beginning of a new era of challenges. The community building programs and empowering services facilitated by WHA are more important than ever before.WHA, under the leadership of Jacqueline Reed, has developed a focused and driven team who are committed to using the capacity of local people to improve the health and well-being of the Westside residents. This mission reminds us of our purpose in this effort and provides a goal to strive for. Whether it is healthy lifestyles, programs for youth, employment services, ex-offender services, community development or technology training, WHA has continues to provide leadership within the Austin community.
Thank you for your commitment and support.
Sincerely,
Bashir Muhammad
Board Chairman
IN MEMORIAM
The Westside Health Authority honors the legacy of Mr. Len Sharber, WHA Board President. Mr. Sharber, who passed away on June 29, 2005, dedicated his life and service to the underserved on Chicago’s West Side. His tireless commitment, leadership and humor will be greatly missed.Board of Directors
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Bashir Muhammad, Chair Project Manager Net-Telligence Group Camille Lilly, Chair Elect Vice President Loretto Hospital Cassandra Alexander, Secretary Citizen Leader Every Block a Village Mary Brown-Walker, Treasurer Nursing Director Austin Health Center of Cook County |
Jerry Cobbs Community Activist Business Owner, Construction Co. Bill Coats, LCSW Social Worker Caritas Darryl R. Davidson Public Finance Attorney Miller Canfield Barbara Evans Thomas D. Huggett, MD Physician Circle Family Care Martin Laster President LAB Information Technology, Inc. Christopher Masi, MD Physician / Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Chicago John Mcknight Co-Director ABCD Institute Rhonda Patterson Health Education Coordinator Chicago Public Schools Melzie Robinson Westside Holistic Family Services |