Dr. Kemberly Briggs - Emergency Room Physician, Loretto Hospital
THE ANTIDOTES FOR COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS...ACCESS AND INVESTMENTLocated on Chicago’s west side, Loretto Hospital is an acute care, safety net health care facility serving the Austin community and surrounding neighborhoods. Strengthened by a team of doctors, specialists, and nursing professionals - Loretto Hospital unapologetically delivers accessible, patient-centered care to those who are often underserved and overlooked. With nearly 500 employees, the hospital is a sturdy economic engine as the largest non-governmental employer in the Austin community, providing essential healthcare services to more than 33,000 patients annually. Loretto Hospital is a resilient community anchor grounded in the agency of access that keeps patients the priority. By implementing programs, policies, and structural investments that reduce health disparities, we can increase life expectancy rates and improve the overall health and wellness of vulnerable populations.
