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September 28, 2021
UI Health leads collaborative to bring more health care services to Southwest Side neighborhoodsBoard approves purchase of former Mercy clinic building
September 9, 2021
Study shows contact with police may be detrimental to health, well-being of Black youthResearchers say health care and law enforcement communities must work together
August 18, 2021
New study planned to help understand oral health outcomes for children in low-income areasLong-term study expands on previous data about pediatric oral health outcomes
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