All Entries by Sharon Parmet
September 1, 2015
Police homicides more likely in states with high gun ownershipTo protect officers, ‘we need to look at what’s killing them’
August 28, 2015
Group provides CPR training kits to all Illinois high schoolsKits will go to high school teachers to teach life-saving methods to students
August 25, 2015
$2.5 million federal grant will improve care of older adultsOnline program will train primary physicians in geriatric care
August 18, 2015
Early Outreach summer prep puts students ahead of the gameGetting elementary, high school kids ready for college, health careers
August 13, 2015
Police more likely to be killed on duty in states with high gun ownershipStudy: states with high public gun ownership have more police deaths
July 29, 2015
Prostate ‘organoid’ hints at how early BPA exposure may increase cancer riskNew findings show how exposure to common chemical may affect prostate
July 28, 2015
Exercise program fights arthritis, keeps older adults on the moveUIC-developed Fit & Strong! breaks cycle of weakening, joint pain
July 27, 2015
Grant will help build awareness, use of well-woman visitProject encourages preventive health care for low-income women
July 21, 2015
1995 Chicago Heat Wave: Then and NowPublic forum looks at response to past disaster and challenges ahead
July 17, 2015
Researchers find disparities in smoke-free law coverageCommunities with less education, income have fewer no-smoking laws