Awards & Recognition

Making A Difference

Alivio’s mission has been validated by the growing demand for our services, and we have been recognized locally and nationally for the work we do.

Alivio received Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the National Committee on Quality Assurance in May 2014.

Alivio Medical Center also achieved The Joint Commission reaccreditation in 2015. Only 38 percent of all community health centers in Illinois have achieved such status. The Joint Commission accreditation recognizes Alivio not only for its outstanding service, but also for all aspects of the organization’s operations. Alivio Medical Center has further been recognized as a national model of community health as evidenced by the receiving the following awards:

2023

Accredited and Certified by The Joint Commission
Alivio Medical Center has achieved The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. Learn more about what that means.

National Association of Community Health Centers
Organizational Member in Committed Service and Leadership Advancing the delivery of quality healthcare to America’s medically underserved communities

2022

PAV YMCA Robert W. Teeter Award
Honoring: Esther Corpuz with deep appreciation for your outstanding service to the people in your community

10th Annual Congressional International Women’s Day Event
Honoring: Esther Corpuz, C.E.O. As One of The Top 20 Global Women of Excellence 2022 in recognition of her inspiring Leadership

2021

Illinois State Comptroller’s Distinguished Hispanic Heritage Month Honorees
Presented: Esther Corpuz, from Illinois State Comptroller’s Office, Susana A. Mendoz

Mayor’s Certificate of Honor
“In recognition of your extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s residents through 2020” —Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago

2020

2019

A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners Cook County, Illinois
Sponsored by The Honorable Alma E. Anaya, Cook County Board of Commissioners Congratulating Alivio Medical Center on their 30th Anniversary

2018

2017

Emerging Leader Award, Health and Medicine Policy
Senior Advocate Program Coordinator, Lauren Angeles

Ohtli Award, Government of Mexico
Get Covered Illinois and Senior Programs Manager, Susan Vega

Medical Recruiting Brigade Thank You
Ms. Esther Corpuz, 2017 U.S. Army All American Bowl. Army Medicine Experience.

2016

Dr. Garry Gardner Health Care Provider Award, Everthrive Illinois
Alivio Medical Center’s Certified Nurse Midwives

2014

Yolotlmeztli Award, Binational Institute of Human Development
Chief Exeutive Officer, Esther Corpuz

2013

NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

October 2nd declared Carmen Velásquez Day by the State of Illinois

Outstanding Achievement & Honorary Rotarian, Rotary Club of Chicago Northwest
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Social Justice Award, Campaign for Better Health Care
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Special Recognition, Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Bartolo Hernández de Jesús Lifetime Achievement Award, The Puerto Rican Cultural Center Juan Antonio Corretjar
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

2012

Jaime Escalante Award, Festival Latino del Libro y La Familia
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Certificate of Appreciation, LMSA-MIDWEST
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

2011

Helen Rodriguez —Trias Health Award, National Council of La Raza
Outstanding Achievement and demonstrated commitment to improving the health and well-being of Hispanic Americans

Luminary Award, Senior Citizen Hall of Fame
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Recognition Award, Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition Presents “Compañeros en Salud”
to Alivio Medical Center for their valuable collaboration in the community event, “Vive Tu Vida” “Get Up Get Moving”

2010

Woman of the Year Achievement Award, Women Health Executive Network
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Imagen Award for Latino Women, Imagen Foundation
Martha “Marty” Sanchez, Alivio Community Liaison

Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, American Diabetes Association

Dream Award, Northwestern University
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

The 100 Influential Thought Leaders, Hispanic Business Magazine
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

2009

Ohtli Award, Government of Mexico
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Humanitarian Award, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Lifetime Achievement Award, MALDEF
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Maestro Leaders Award, Latino Leaders Magazine
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Viva Award, Cristo Rey High School
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

George M. O’Neill Leadership Award, Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Dora Garcia, Alivio Associate Executive Director

2008

UIC Urban Health Award
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Community Award, El Hogar del Niño
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award, American College of Physicians

2007

Achievement Award, LULAC
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

Brigid Award, Concern Worldwide US
Alivio Founder, Carmen Velásquez

2002

NCLR Affiliate of the Year Award
Presented to Alivio Medical Center for your dedication to providing quality health care to the uninsured and working poor in Chicago

2001

National Association of Community Health Centers Corporate Compliance Development Program Training
Alivio Medical Center

2000

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, The Corporate Work Study Program
Thanks Alivio Medical Center for making a difference in center city education since 2000