All African American health

Doctor listening to lung sounds using stethoscope

August 2, 2018

Lung cancer screening guidelines inadequate for high-risk minorities

Individual risk assessments may be more effective

October 28, 2015

Blacks’ representation in public health campaigns focus of exhibit

Installation combines newspaper prints and images with social media outreach

Robert Winn

October 27, 2015

Three universities join forces to fight cancer with $17M grant

UIC, Northwestern, NEIU work with Chicago’s underserved communities

Robert Winn (F)

October 23, 2015

$17 million federal grant to tackle cancer in Chicago’s low-income, minority neighborhoods

UIC, Northeastern Illinois, Northwestern form cancer collaborative

girl sitting in window looking down

October 21, 2015

Book looks at black youth in public housing environment

Positive, as well as negative, influences for black adolescents

Daily shots of Dr. Craig Niederberger's facial hair growth progession

October 7, 2015

UIC men get mustaches growing for Movember

Facial hair visible way to raise awareness of prostate cancer

Julius, Clifford and Desmond Means

September 22, 2015

Adults with sickle cell disease cured with stem cell transplants

Chemo-free treatment fights painful disease common in African Americans

Blood smear illustrating sickle cell anemia

September 16, 2015

UI Health validates cure for sickle cell in adults

Chemotherapy-free treatment offers hope to adult patients

June 23, 2015

Center brings diabetes education to Chicago neighborhoods

Program empowers patients with practical skills for managing health

hand holding petri dish

March 5, 2015

Gut bacteria may contribute to diabetes in black males

Fewer beneficial intestinal organisms found in men with pre-diabetes

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