All Entries by Sherri McGinnis González

September 9, 2013

Conference focuses on minority health issues

Clinicians, researchers discuss new treatment options for sickle cell and other diseases affecting minorities

health care worker with forms

August 9, 2013

UIC honors ‘Champions for Children’

Recognized for aiding children with special health-care needs

blood bag

August 9, 2013

UI Health partners with Institute for Transfusion Medicine

Midwest’s first Center of Excellence for Transfusion Medicine

Woman checks her son out of the health fair

August 6, 2013

Back-to-School Health Fair: Aug. 17

Children’s Hospital University of Illinois welcomes community families

Jamie Chriqui

July 16, 2013

Policies, state laws reduce junk food in schools

Survey results “a really positive sign”

Rows of soy bean plants

July 9, 2013

Soy does not reduce recurrence of prostate cancer

Results at odds with studies suggesting chemopreventive effects

Moving Forward participant works out with a trainer

June 18, 2013

Breast cancer survivors move forward

Community-based weight loss, wellness program could help African American women

Robin Mermelstein

June 18, 2013

Researchers study use of tobacco alternatives

Do e-cigs, other products increase tobacco dependence?

Crowd releasing balloons

June 18, 2013

Remembering young patients

Balloons were released into the sky at a memorial service for Children’s Hospital patients.

Jamie Chriqui

June 12, 2013

Laws help limit junk foods in schools

Nationwide survey shows availability of sugar- and fat-laden foods, drinks

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