Dr. Anosh Ahmed’s New Health Clinics are Opening this Summer
As any good physician can gather, healthcare is not a one size fits all approach. There are far too many factors that contribute to a patient’s health that need to be considered. This intersectional aspect is something that is often ignored in our healthcare system and Dr. Anosh Ahmed wants to change that by opening a number of new health clinics called Heart of Health around the greater Chicago area. These clinics will serve anyone that needs care including the underserved, the uninsured, and refugees.
Heart of Health clinics were established for accessibility. Dr. Ahmed’s goals were to make sure that the community had the care that they needed. “Our whole team is so excited about these clinics. We are working to establish a positive rapport with our patients and change the way they view health care for the better,” he explains. “We are working further to have a community-driven approach to better care for the Chicago area.”
The Heart of Health care team consists of experienced physicians and change-makers that understand the holistic approach essential in healing our most vulnerable individuals, many of whom may not have had access to medical care for years. The care team uses many aspects such as the patient’s health, income level, physical environment, and social support to create an effective treatment plan. This is how valuable intersectionality is to truly providing the best care for people that don’t have the access to the right resources. When you understand these intricacies, it is integral to creating a treatment plan and provides a new sense of hope in an individual’s life.
Heart of Health wants to provide more than just primary medical care, they want to change the way health care is viewed by the most vulnerable by being inclusive, intersectional, and safe. Their goal is to create a space that is welcoming and helpful because too many people turn away health care because they can’t afford treatment or they don’t feel comfortable seeking help. At Heart of Health, they believe that employment status, age, nationality, or ability to pay for medical care should not be a barrier to medical access. They see their patients as an extension of our own family and treat them with the same care and respect that we would a loved one. We aim to forge relationships that outlast the duration of a single appointment.
The creation of Heart of Health Clinics has been a life-long goal of Dr. Anosh Ahmed, a licensed physician, and self-made entrepreneur. His passion for community driven care and accessibility is infused in his work, his investments, and everyday life. He knows first hand of working with Physicians and at-risk individuals in Chicago, and understands the many contributing factors that negatively impact the health of our populace. From unsafe home environments, hazardous workplaces, to lack of a stable income, and irregular access to medical care can be nearly impossible for individuals to improve their mental and physical health. The most unfortunate aspect of most cases is that they are easily treatable.
Dr. Ahmed’s success is grounded in adversity and challenge. When a disability caused by illness made it impossible for Dr. Ahmed’s father to support his family, the then-13-year-old Anosh made a solemn vow to himself that he would rise above his obstacles in order to become a physician and rehabilitate not only his father but others whose lives have been similarly affected by illness and disease too.
Following his studies at the Windsor University School of Medicine and a successful residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Ahmed made the bold decision to accept the post of COO/CFO at a Safety Net Hospital on the Westside of Chicago in 2018. Dr. Ahmed and his team of dedicated physicians worked hard to expand service lines and improve the quality of care provided to its underserved community. Dr. Ahmed’s hands-on experience of how first-rate care can restore life and vitality to a challenged community only further cemented his passion for creating medical access for all by opening dedicated community clinics where they are most needed. The research and development team at Heart of Health has identified ten locations and plans to open up the first clinic site this summer.
With the intersectional community-driven approach that Dr. Ahmed is working to achieve, he is providing the care and resources for the area so that their needs are met. He is dedicated to making his community better. “There is so much in store, and my team and I are really looking forward to this grand opening this summer!” He says, beaming.
