Michael Reese Health Trust launches the Prairie State Access Fund

January 28, 2026

Michael Reese Health Trust, in partnership with the Office of the Governor, has officially launched the Prairie State Access Fund, a new initiative of Michael Reese Health Trust created to sustain and strengthen the reproductive health ecosystem in Illinois to ensure access for all.

“Illinois is now serving nearly one in four people nationwide who must travel for reproductive and sexual healthcare, placing unprecedented strain on providers and communities across our state,” said Ameya Pawar, President & CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust. “The Prairie State Access Fund was created to meet this moment by delivering the flexible, pooled support organizations need to sustain care and respond in real time.”

Learn more: https://wearemichaelreese.org/prairie-state-access-fund/

Prairie State Access Fund seeks to raise $5M between now and the end of 2026. Please reach out to Leah Israel and Camille Salcetti at philanthropy@liletteadvisors.com for more information.