All health disparities
May 24, 2021
UIC leads new collaborative to reduce COVID-19 disparitiesNIH funds work to improve community vaccinations, testing, and engagement in clinical research
May 5, 2021
New mutation raises risk for AFib, heart failure for people of colorStudy published in JAMA Cardiology
April 9, 2021
Men with low health literacy less likely to choose active surveillance for prostate cancer after tumor profilingTumor profiling has opposite effect among more socially advantaged populations
February 15, 2021
New diversity effort for UI HealthFunding from Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois’ health equity incentive program
December 3, 2020
Chicago neighborhoods with barriers to social distancing had higher COVID-19 death ratesNeighborhood characteristics include low internet access, health insurance
January 9, 2020
Lack of insurance cause of survivorship gap in minorities with cancer, study showsNew study published in JAMA Oncology
June 27, 2019
Ten UIC students selected for Schweitzer fellowshipsStudents chosen for year-long health service projects in Chicago
May 13, 2019
Keeping Chicago’s families healthy$4.7 million grant funds work in Auburn-Gresham, Englewood, South Shore
April 2, 2019
Building innovative cancer prevention programs in Chicago$1.5 million grant funds cervical, colorectal cancer navigation programs
January 22, 2019
Community health center establishes medical home for former Illinois, Cook County inmatesUIC program addresses health disparities that intersect with criminal justice