Leading the way: Carmen Velasquez
As a young woman she once painted her bedroom orange and warned everyone to “keep out”. Today, as founder of Alivio Medical Center in Chicago, Carmen Velasquez makes sure the doors to medical care are always open to the uninsured, poor, working, mostly Mexican population. Carmen is a feisty and energetic woman who will tell you she is “not angry” but clearly 20 years ago made it her mission to make sure the thriving Latino community of Chicago would be cared for.
Carmen is today one of the most respected women in health care. I recently saw her speak at Loyola University and drew inspiration not just from what she said but because she is truly walking the talk. Website: www.aliviomedicalcenter.org
Paula
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