THE PORTES FOUNDATION

The Portes Foundation is part of a cooperative effort among a group of healthcare foundations and institutions whose purpose is achieving synergies, expansion, of individual foundation programs, and the development of new joint programs in healthcare... The Portes Foundation's proud history dates back over seventy-five years. The Foundation began as the Chicago Breast Cancer Detection Center. In 1946 the Center was formally incorporated as the Cancer Detection Center of Chicago, a true pioneer in its field. Dr. Cesar Portes was its first head. Funding came from several sources, including the Portes Family (drug store owners on the West Side of Chicago) and Mrs. Alice Senn.*... The Portes Foundation Supporting Research, Innovation, and Education in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention The Portes Foundation health promotion and disease

Also known as: Portes Foundation

Primary location: Westmont United States