All Entries by Sherri McGinnis González
February 19, 2013
THURSDAY: Shave heads to fight kids’ cancerThe annual head-shaving raises critical funds for childhood cancer research.
February 18, 2013
New school health center opens in Brighton ParkFederally qualified center will help children, families in medically underserved neighborhood
February 14, 2013
Cure Violence model reduces shootings in NYCNew report says approach reduced shooting rate 6 percent in Crown Heights, while other areas rose.
February 12, 2013
Focus on the heartBy seventh grade, E. Douglas Lewandowski knew he wanted to be either a scientist, a point guard or a center fielder. Science won.
February 7, 2013
Study: how young adults use e-cigarettes, snus
Do young smokers use “new” tobacco products to quit? A UIC study uses electronic diaries to find out.
January 29, 2013
Treating mothers with ADHD may help childrenTreating mothers who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — with medication or parent training — may help children at risk for ADHD.
January 28, 2013
Islet transplant may slow atherosclerosisResearcher Kirstie Danielson found positive results after Islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes.
January 22, 2013
Executives recruited to UI Health’s leadership teamUI Health recruited four top health care executives to its leadership team.
January 15, 2013
Study highlights disparity in workers’ compensationWhite construction workers are awarded higher workers’ compensation settlements in Illinois than Hispanic or black construction workers School of Public Health researchers found.
December 19, 2012
New leaders at UI Health to enhance patient-centered careUI Health has recruited four top health care executives to its leadership team.