To mark National Health Center Week, which took place during the first week of August, In this episode of the HC3 podcast, we explore the vital role that Community Health Centers play in providing high-quality, whole-person care to medically underserved areas across Illinois we’re thrilled to have Ollie Idowu, the President and CEO of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), join us for a deep dive into the exceptional work of Illinois' Community Health Centers. We explore the vital role that Community Health Centers play in providing high-quality, whole-person care to medically underserved areas across Illinois. These centers serve as reliable medical homes for 1.5 million residents in the state, welcoming all patients regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. 

Ollie Idowu’s Bio: Ollie joined IPHCA as President + CEO in May 2021, following more than 10 years of continuous leadership as a health care business leader and development strategist. 

Ollie led growth at a broad range of organizations, from two Fortune 500 managed care companies to a start-up data analytics company. He previously served as the Director of State Governmental Affairs at IPHCA. He is excited to be back at IPHCA and hopes to put into practice many of the lessons learned from the last decade of innovation in health care. 

Chicago-born Ollie grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and lives in Geneva, Illinois, with his family. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eureka College, his master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and a juris doctor from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School. 

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